Posted: 2/26/2007 5:34:56 AM EDT
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Using different brands of 230gr ammo, she would still jam every 2-3 shots. Made sure a limp wrist wasnt the issue. This gun is brand new, had it's first (painful/annoying) 50 shots go through this weekend. http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o303/ZR2pics/old%20z/fte.jpg I dont think the issue would be the magazine, but I plan on getting a new one anyway. Anybody thing they know what the issue may be? (I am also new to 1911s, so bare with me, please) Thanks in advance. |
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Too heavy of a spring or ejector issues. Check the extractor tension too, but I doubt this is the cause. If the extractor was too tight, it wouldn't let the rounds cycle into the chamber...but it's good to check anyway. If you just bought it, call Springfield and tell them what's up. They are pretty good about issues with their firearms. Let us know how it goes. Bob |
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The mag is where I would start. Does it do it more with a full mag vs. last couple of rounds. do you have more than 1 mag to compare it to, do both do it. Could be mag spring tension, or mag lip spread. Then I would look at ammo-then recoil spring weight. But +1 on calling SA I have a SA 1911 Loaded that has functioned flawwlessly OTB!! Good Luck 
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Thanks for the input. I really thought that the mag would have nothing to do with it. (only have 1 mag as of now, literally just got the gun). But that shows how much I know... The spent round also seems to hang where it is located in the picture. After I drop the mag, and rack the slide, I still cant pick/pull it out with my finger. I need to rack the slide about 4 times to break the spent round loose.... Thanks for the insight, and more is always welcome!! |
Magazines have been known to interfere in crazy ways, but in this case, this is 90% not the issue. If you were having the round jump up and overpass the extractor in feeding, that would be indicitive of the mag. If you were having trouble feeding the round into the chamber by not allowing it to strip fully off the mag, it would be a mag issue. If the round was ejecting erraticcaly on the last round, the magazine follower is riding too high, and interfereing with ejection. Check the extractor tension with your last comment on racking the slide to break the round loose. It might have enough recoil spring pressure to force the case lip past the over tight extractor in feeding, but binding it against the case channel in the slide. An extended ejector could help, but check the extractor tension first. You can try different mags, but I don't believe you are going to find anything there. I may be wrong, the 1911 can be tricky, but I like to think I have some experience in this field  Do call Springfield too and look further into this option. Take care, Bob |
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I had my GI model do the exact same thing. Try adjusting the extractor, it cured mine. Additionally, I have a ritual I go through prior to ever shooting a new 1911 (Springers anyway) I disassemble the gun, check / adjust extractor if needed. Polish feed ramp, breech face and throat. Then Lube VERY well. This pistol should have the standard 16lb recoil spring so that should be Ok. Everything is new and should be fine, the extractor is often overlooked and not adjusted from the factory in many cases. As far as the ejector, do the rounds that do fire eject hard over your shoulder ?? |
Most of the time, sometimes on my shoulder, sometimes stuck in the gun. |
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I have two SA 1911's. Both experienced failures to eject during the first 100 rounds. I was using just the factory supplied magazines that came with them. The first 100 rounds were also shot immediately after purchasing the guns, prior to me taking them home and cleaning them. I still use the original magazines, and have had no problems at all with them after the first trip to the range. I suspect a good cleaning and going over, and a little break in, may cure your problems. Good luck. |
