A 1911 question for all the purists...

[RickN]

How are you releasing the slide to chamber the first round? Sling shot or depressing the slide lock?

Tried both.

 

[PanhandleGlocker]

While we are on 1911s, the other day I went to carry mine even though I have not gotten to fire it yet. Soon I hope.

When I tried to chamber the first round it hit bottom of the feed ramp and stuck. Rest of the rounds fed just fine. I am thinking magazine has an issue but I guess it could be feed ramp. What do you folks think?

I know the 2nd mag that came with it has a dent in the front. I have not tested the new 10rd mag I bought yet but will soon as I get a chance.

polish that feed ramp

 

[Gunbuffer]

polish that feed ramp

A 1911 shouldn’t be malfunctioning due to an unpolished feed ramp

 

[RickN]

A 1911 shouldn’t be malfunctioning due to an unpolished feed ramp

That is what I was thinking but glad an expert agreed. I think it is the magazine since anytime I have had trouble with a 1911 or 1911 based copy it is usually the mag.

 

[L.C.]

That is what I was thinking but glad an expert agreed. I think it is the magazine since anytime I have had trouble with a 1911 or 1911 based copy it is usually the mag.

Try a wilson combat magazine.
https://shopwilsoncombat.com/Magazines-_-Magazine-Accessories/departments/1/

 

[wawazat]

The mags are brand new right? Do you have them loaded to capacity then trying to load the first round? I know you said the second round doesn’t have them issue but have you tried loading the mag 1rd shy of capacity? The spring may just need to get worked a little to allow them to load cleanly from full. Also, the follower moves smoothly at the top of the mag tube? No snags or trying to tilt?


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[RickN]

Try a wilson combat magazine.
https://shopwilsoncombat.com/Magazines-_-Magazine-Accessories/departments/1/

Those are nice but a little rich for my blood. I have always had good luck with Mecgar mags.

https://www.ebay.com/p/28030649214

 

[JD8]

Wilson or Tripp for mags. Buy once, cry once.

 

[RickN]

OK I had a chance to mess with them some more. With a tiny bit of file work the 2 original mags will now load the first round by using the slide release. I found a few burs under the feed lips. The Mecgar mag I bought works perfect. When I can sell more stuff I will probably buy a few more good mags instead of grips or holsters.

 

[PanhandleGlocker]

OK I had a chance to mess with them some more. With a tiny bit of file work the 2 original mags will now load the first round by using the slide release. I found a few burs under the feed lips. The Mecgar mag I bought works perfect. When I can sell more stuff I will probably buy a few more good mags instead of grips or holsters.

i love my mecgars too