Trying To Fit A Glock Mag Into A 1911

Published on June 11, 2024
Duration: 0:18

This video addresses a common viewer question about fitting a 1911 magazine into a Glock 19 Gen 5. The test clearly demonstrates that due to their fundamental design differences (single-stack vs. double-stack), a 1911 magazine will not fit or function in a Glock 19. The presenter, Johnny Q, uses visual evidence and practical demonstration to confirm this predictable outcome.

Quick Summary

No, a 1911 magazine cannot fit into a Glock 19 Gen 5. The 1911 uses a single-stack magazine design, while the Glock 19 uses a double-stack magazine. This fundamental difference in width and shape prevents the 1911 magazine from seating or locking into the Glock's magazine well.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Viewer Question: 1911 Mag in Glock?
  2. 00:09Compatibility Test: 1911 Mag vs Glock 19

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a 1911 magazine fit in a Glock 19 Gen 5?

No, a 1911 magazine cannot fit into a Glock 19 Gen 5. The 1911 uses a single-stack magazine design, while the Glock 19 uses a double-stack magazine. This fundamental difference in width and shape prevents the 1911 magazine from seating or locking into the Glock's magazine well.

What are the main differences between Glock and 1911 magazines?

The primary difference is the feed stack design. 1911 magazines are typically single-stack, meaning rounds are arranged in a single column, making them narrower. Glock magazines, like the one for the Glock 19 Gen 5, are double-stack, arranging rounds in staggered columns to increase capacity within a wider magazine body.

Why don't 1911 magazines work in Glocks?

1911 magazines are designed for the narrower, single-stack grip frame of the 1911 pistol. Glock pistols have a wider grip frame designed to accommodate wider, double-stack magazines. The physical dimensions simply do not match, preventing insertion and proper function.

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