1911 Ejector ???

[CGS1]

I have never had to replace an ejector on a 1911.
I have several 1911 pistols some with thousands of rounds fired and have never had to replace one due to damage or worn out. I do not own any of the low budget 1911s mine are of the upper end in the 1911 world so that may have something to do with it,
Have any of you HAD to replace an ejector?
If so, for what reason?

 

[Gunbuffer]

Sure tons of em. usually the pin works out and it gets loose causing erratic ejection and a potential for a stoppage if it breaks and locks up the slide.

 

[CGS1]

Sure tons of em. usually the pin works out and it gets loose causing erratic ejection and a potential for a stoppage if it breaks and locks up the slide.

Could it be that the pin worked loose because the cut on the front leg of the ejector was cut too large?

 

[retrieverman]

I’ve owned A BUNCH of 1911’s and never had to replace an ejector.

 

[CGS1]

I’ve owned A BUNCH of 1911’s and never had to replace an ejector.

Me either, I was just cleaning one of my 1911s today and thought that I have never had a problem with any of ejectors, Just peaked my interest / curiosity.

 

[Gunbuffer]

Could it be that the pin worked loose because the cut on the front leg of the ejector was cut too large?
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Yes that’s usually a main culprit. That half moon should be cut a couple thou offset so As the pin drives in, it snugs the ejector down

 

[Boehlertaught]

Why do you ask the question? I also have never had to replaced an ejector on my 1911s. I have replaced one broken ejector on a customers 1911. The pin grove leg broke. Probability the result of an improperly cut grove as mentioned above.

 

[mr ed]

Could it be that the pin worked loose because the cut on the front leg of the ejector was cut too large?
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What off brand 1911 has a weird looking ejector like that?

This was good enough for John Browning

 

[CGS1]

Why do you ask the question? I also have never had to replaced an ejector on my 1911s. I have replaced one broken ejector on a customers 1911. The pin grove leg broke. Probability the result of an improperly cut grove as mentioned above.

I asked the question because I never had to replace one and was just wondering if anyone had too and what may have caused the issue for replacement, Im curious like that.

 

[Boehlertaught]

Cool. I'm that way too. Mr Ed just posted a picture of a short ejector. Some custom 1911s have short ejectors lime this as they are tuned to send the empties where the owner wants them. In this short ejector case tube empties would leave the slide later than normal. And would be thrown more back than to the side. Does this make sense?