[DoughtyOne]

Eight rounds sounds like a rather good resource, particularly if you have another clip or two.

Your talk of the grain loads is a bit over my head, but I understand the concept you’re addressing. I haven’t worked with adjusting loads.

[Carriage Hill]

Wilson Combat 8-round mags:
http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Wilson-Combat-47D-1911-Magazine-45-ACP-Full-Size-8-Round-Standard-Base-Pad/productinfo/47D/

Corbon 165gr HPs:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/60305981-1.html

S&B 230gr FMJs:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/2SB31125-1.html

I don’t do my own reloading - too dicey for me - but rather buy them by the case lot.