Posted: 9/4/2006 8:05:55 PM EDT
| Well the last time i shot my gun (Custom II) i started to notice vary small dents on the brass. They are located about 1/4 of the way up the shell from the bottom. Sorry i dont have a digi-cam so im trying to describe it as best i can. The dents are vary small with a slight gouge. They are not large at all and you realy have to look to see it. My gun is still functioning perfectly, this is just a little concerning to me as problems usually start small. Thanks for any help you guys can lend! |
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You can investigate the cause a little further with a simple experiment. Mark the case with a permanent marker, along the side or on the rim of the case. Firing one round at a time, orient the case so the mark is at the 12 o'clock position (facing "up" in the magazine) and retrieve the case to see exactly where the dent is produced. Chances are the dent will be on the side of the case facing the ejection port. Ejection of the fired case is a violent process and to dent the case, it has to be hitting something. What else does the case have to hit besides the ground? A little investigation may lead you to your desired answer. I'm not trying to be a jerk and I never claimed to be a forensic expert on dents in brass casings, but the information I've given is worth every penny you paid for it. |
Dont get me wrong i wasnt trying to discount your statement, i was just saying i hadnt noticed the dents before.... |
Well i taled to a few people and showed them some of the brass. I know have quite a few people telling me its just a 1911 quirk perty much and is no need for concern. I just wonder why i never noticed it. Oh and as far as how to get rid of it, just shoot steel cased ammo
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