Posted: 11/4/2003 7:28:42 PM EDT
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been shooting 1911s for 50 yrs.,never had this to happen before. firing pin stop came down and caused a jam---happened twice today at the range. SUGGESTIONS? |
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You mean the firing pin stop on the back of the slide? Not the series 80 firing pin safety? If it's the slide stop at the rear of the slide, I would guess that either the slot is loosening, or the stop itself is compressing, thus loosening. If that's the case, get a replacement firing pin stop. |
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The firing pin has to go back and forth fast enough to help retain the stop. If yours is an original design, with no firing pin safety, I'd look for a firing pin spring, besides the cheapest part, it's a good spare part to have around. Also compare the lengths of the new & old one. After cleaning and reassembly, push firing pin in & out to check for binding. At least that's where I would start. Should be good for another 50 years. 
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