[Heinmot]

OK, one more test completed...

Uhg, here goes;

I tried 147 grain American Eagle Flat Point FMJ's.

RESULT?

A total and unmitigated disaster...

Wouldn't feed at all, and actually became wedged in the magazine even during loading.

However, I did try the "load one over an empty magazine" test to see if the toggle would lock back.

No go.

However, there really is no obvious increase in recoil with these rounds. Purely subjective of course, but...

So.

I just got the magazine springs from Wolff, and will replace the originals in the Mec-Gar and fxo, and then I should have the Wolff 36 lb recoil spring by Monday or so and will install that.

If these fixes don't work, I think I just may chuck the thing in the stock pond.

Then I can stick with the RELIABLE Browning Hi-Power!!