Posted: 1/2/2013 7:02:09 AM EDT
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I purchased a Sig Scorpion 1911 yesterday, took it to the range last night and ran 150 rounds of Remington 230 gr ammo through it and 1 box of Hornady HP ammo. The gun ran flawlessly for the first 100 rounds then started to occasionally FTF. It would feed the round but would stop maybe an 1/8 of an inch from completely closing. I was able to push the slide the rest of the way closed and fire the round. The next round might feed perfectly or it might not close fully into battery. The Horandy HP were run last and more than half of them fed and fired great but the rest had the same issue. There were no issues at all with extraction.
Since it ran so well for the first 100 rounds, was it just dirty or do I need to have some work done on it? I cleaned it before going to the range and after getting it home and it was dirty as hell. Is Remington ammo (green/white box) that dirty? This is my first 1911 in a very long time and I want it to be my EDC replacing my Glock 21. Any thoughts? And should I have any work done to it? Thanks for any feedback. __________________ |
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It may just be dirty, So I would definately take it apart and give it a good cleaning and lube.
Also, you may have started to relax your grip or arms, aka limp wristing, 1911's will act up if you allow the gun to kick back. I used to oil my guns but, I switched to a grease on the slides and I feel it works better, I don't remember the name of the slide grease I'm using though |
My guess is that it needs to be well lubricated and shot about 500 rounds be sure and put a drop or two on top of the disconnector. Limp wristing has ZERO effect on my 1911's and most others included. I would field strip the 1911 and use a Qtip and lube the locking lugs in the top of the slide, disconnector rail and slot and the recesses in the slide where the frame rails ride. I would lube frame rails , barrel feet , barrel link, barrel bushing , little on breech face where rear of barrel hood makes contact, I also put a drop on my recoil guide rod. reassemble pistol and put a drop on the top of the barrel hood and then cock the hammer and put a drop so it will fall down the front of the hammer into the internals , then work the slide back and forth and pull the trigger in the process working the action, then wipe off excess. 1911's love to be shot, your pistol will be a better pistol after 1,000 rounds. NO SHOCK BUFFERS!
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I purchased a Sig Scorpion 1911 yesterday, took it to the range last night and ran 150 rounds of Remington 230 gr ammo through it and 1 box of Hornady HP ammo. The gun ran flawlessly for the first 100 rounds then started to occasionally FTF. It would feed the round but would stop maybe an 1/8 of an inch from completely closing. I was able to push the slide the rest of the way closed and fire the round. The next round might feed perfectly or it might not close fully into battery. The Horandy HP were run last and more than half of them fed and fired great but the rest had the same issue. There were no issues at all with extraction. Since it ran so well for the first 100 rounds, was it just dirty or do I need to have some work done on it? I cleaned it before going to the range and after getting it home and it was dirty as hell. Is Remington ammo (green/white box) that dirty? This is my first 1911 in a very long time and I want it to be my EDC replacing my Glock 21. Any thoughts? And should I have any work done to it? Thanks for any feedback. __________________ I've heard people complaining in Glock sessions about that Remington [green/white] box ammo. I plink with Winchester White box from Wal-Mart at $39 for a 100. Also 1911's need quality magazines , I like Tripp Cobra mags, never skimp on magazines. A cheap low quality magazine will make a $3,000 1911 go belly up. Good Luck, Happy Shooting. |
| i already found out about the mags. The ones that came with the gun worked great but i mistakenly got talked into buying some Pro-mags and they woudlnt even feed 1 round. The first round didnt even come close to feeding. Anyways, they are going back to the store today. I thought the spring felt very soft when i loaded the magazine and sure enough it must have been. I will pick up a few Wilson mags instead. |
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My guess is that it needs to be well lubricated and shot about 500 rounds be sure and put a drop or two on top of the disconnector. Limp wristing has ZERO effect on my 1911's and most others included. I would field strip the 1911 and use a Qtip and lube the locking lugs in the top of the slide, disconnector rail and slot and the recesses in the slide where the frame rails ride. I would lube frame rails , barrel feet , barrel link, barrel bushing , little on breech face where rear of barrel hood makes contact, I also put a drop on my recoil guide rod. reassemble pistol and put a drop on the top of the barrel hood and then cock the hammer and put a drop so it will fall down the front of the hammer into the internals , then work the slide back and forth and pull the trigger in the process working the action, then wipe off excess. 1911's love to be shot, your pistol will be a better pistol after 1,000 rounds. NO SHOCK BUFFERS! thanks for the info. i will take your suggestions and re-lube it tonight. |
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My guess is that it needs to be well lubricated and shot about 500 rounds be sure and put a drop or two on top of the disconnector. Limp wristing has ZERO effect on my 1911's and most others included. I would field strip the 1911 and use a Qtip and lube the locking lugs in the top of the slide, disconnector rail and slot and the recesses in the slide where the frame rails ride. I would lube frame rails , barrel feet , barrel link, barrel bushing , little on breech face where rear of barrel hood makes contact, I also put a drop on my recoil guide rod. reassemble pistol and put a drop on the top of the barrel hood and then cock the hammer and put a drop so it will fall down the front of the hammer into the internals , then work the slide back and forth and pull the trigger in the process working the action, then wipe off excess. 1911's love to be shot, your pistol will be a better pistol after 1,000 rounds. NO SHOCK BUFFERS! thanks for the info. i will take your suggestions and re-lube it tonight. Good Luck Brother! |
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Had the same issue with a Sig Scorpion. Just keep it clean and well lubed until you break it in. Once broken in after about 500rds it should run great. thanks...thats makes me feel better knowing someone else has the same gun with the same issue. ill run another 150 or so through it this weekend.... |
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