Posted: 6/26/2009 12:39:59 PM EDT
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Just picked up a GI style 1911, which is my first 1911. Took it to the range today and had a lot of failures to feed––tip of the bullet getting stuck where the feed ramp and throat meet and the bullet not chambering. I was using FMJ ball ammo. Fired about 50 rounds and didn't make it through a single magazine without a failure to feed. In looking at the barrel, it doesn't appear to be throated much at all––it is nearly vertical.
So, the question is, is this normal for a 1911 and it will break in with more firing, or should I go ahead and send it somewhere to get throated? If so, any recommendations on gunsmiths? This pistol is essentially a range toy and ball ammo is all that I'll ever shoot in it. Thanks! |
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You guys are quick.
The pistol is new, but old stock. It's made by Double Star. It is a couple of years old, but had never been fired. I have the magazine that came with it (7 round) and 4 new Chip McCormick Shooting Star magazines (8 rounds). I had failures to feed with all 5 magazines, even after downloading by 1 to decrease the spring tension. I cleaned and lubed the pistol last night before shooting it today. I'm in Ball Ground (north Cherokee County). |
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LIGHTLY polishing the throat and feed area may solve your problems. Do not remove metal, just get any machine marks and parkerizing smoothed out. Also, try different mags, such as Wilsons. My 1911's like the KimPro Tac mags, but other folks get some mixed results. Make sure the pistol is lubed really well for the first few outings as well.
There is a 1911 site called "Blind Hog" or something to that effect that goes over several proceedures you can perform yourself in trouble shooting and improving the 1911. |