The Wilson Combat® 1911 Elite Tactical Vickers Duty 9mm 10-Round Magazine with Steel Base Pad is a performance-enhanced 1911 magazine that is specifically designed for tactical and home defense shooting applications. It is intended to deliver unwavering reliability and consistent field performance in high-stress environments. The aircraft-grade stainless steel tube used in this pistol magazine has walls that are.025″ thick for increased durability. Easy visual round counts are made possible via factory-machined observation slots. The fiber-filled, self-lubricating nylon follower, Space-Age steel spring, and ETM feed lips all contribute to the exceptionally smooth operation and insertion into the weapon that is made possible by a proprietary multi-step tumbling and finishing process. Additionally, a positive last-round slide lock provides for increased safety. Additionally, for long-lasting field performance, the steel base pad offers improved corrosion and stress resistance.