1911 Colt in 9 mm

John D. · 05-30-2003, 09:14 AM

Hi Al..!

If you can find the casing that failed to extract, take a look at the rim. If it is pretty well "gouged", as the extractor rode back over it - then I would very slightly add a bit more tension. Or, your chamber is slightly rough - but if it were, I suspect you'd have more FTEs.?? Anyway - try adding a touch of tension - then shoot the 1911 till you have about 400 - 500 rounds through it. My guess is that the problem will go away as it's broken in.

On the release - be sure your right thumb isn't snicking it up on the recoil. It's been known to happen.

.. As well, strip the firearm, and insert a mag with a few rounds in it. Without the slide/bbl - insert the slide release, and check that there is clearence between the cone of the bullet and the inside tang of the release (if it contacts the cone - it will also engage the slide-stop). This can be adjusted via the mag lips holding the cartrige properly at the pick-up/release. If the shell is being held on center, it should not contact the release tang... You can try another mag, and see if there is a difference...

HTH!

05-30-2003, 09:14 AM	#15
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 478 Thanked 517 Times in 129 Posts	Hi Al..! If you can find the casing that failed to extract, take a look at the rim. If it is pretty well "gouged", as the extractor rode back over it - then I would very slightly add a bit more tension. Or, your chamber is slightly rough - but if it were, I suspect you'd have more FTEs.?? Anyway - try adding a touch of tension - then shoot the 1911 till you have about 400 - 500 rounds through it. My guess is that the problem will go away as it's broken in. On the release - be sure your right thumb isn't snicking it up on the recoil. It's been known to happen. .. As well, strip the firearm, and insert a mag with a few rounds in it. Without the slide/bbl - insert the slide release, and check that there is clearence between the cone of the bullet and the inside tang of the release (if it contacts the cone - it will also engage the slide-stop). This can be adjusted via the mag lips holding the cartrige properly at the pick-up/release. If the shell is being held on center, it should not contact the release tang... You can try another mag, and see if there is a difference... HTH!