Are these real Chip McCormack mags?

[bill o]

I bought two new Chip McCormack 8-round 1911 mags at a shop in the Cape this weekend for $28 each. They came in the authentic looking packaging so I didn't think to look them over at the store. When I loaded some rounds at the range, they felt pretty cheap.

Here are a few close-ups, compared to the real deal. These have to be knock-off's, right? Or could it be old stock?

Different markings (real one on left)...


Different followers. Here's an authentic one...


and the cheap follower...


And nasty, blobby welding...


So what do you think? Should I get a refund?

 

[drgrant]

Looks like a knockoff to me. I think I had one of those "fakes" at one time, too. Normal CMC mags always have the numbers and writing on the side.

-Mike

 

[bill o]

I guess I'll keep them for practice only, then.

 

[IPSC_DRL]

dude, someone boned you.