I know my Springfield 1911 is not a "high-end" 1911 so I looked at some higher-end Kimbers and Smith and Wesson Performance---and promptly went into sticker shock.
I think I will follow flechero's advice and figure out how to "tune" my extractor. However, I looked over on Youtube and saw one guy with files, scales, specialized spacers, sanders, etc. etc. Another Youtuber just bent the extractor back and forth while it was partially inserted in the slide until he was happy with it. Hmmmm.
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- Tue Jul 03, 2018 10:47 am
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: My 1911 is in the stable!
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- Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:49 am
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: My 1911 is in the stable!
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Re: My 1911 is in the stable!
Funny, with my two Glocks I never had to "tune" anything. But, as flechero said, your personal mileage may vary.flechero wrote: ↑Mon Jul 02, 2018 4:35 pmSpend 5 minutes tuning the extractor... or ask SA to fix it under warranty? Surely you aren't naive enough to think the plastic guns never fail, are you?dlh wrote: ↑Sun Jul 01, 2018 4:56 pm "Saying goes" gunsmiths love the 1911--a gravy train for them to fix or upgrade everything about them.
I have a Springfield G.I. 1911 and it is fun to shoot--except when it fails to eject. Probably an extractor issue--not sure. I guess I could take it to a gunsmith...oh....wait....
Never had a malfunction of any kind with my Glock 26 or my Glock 30 SF.
I could turn it around and say I have been in several classes where glocks and other plastic guns have jammed, while I had boring, reliable days with my 1911s.
Never mind...
- Sun Jul 01, 2018 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: My 1911 is in the stable!
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Re: My 1911 is in the stable!
"Saying goes" gunsmiths love the 1911--a gravy train for them to fix or upgrade everything about them.
I have a Springfield G.I. 1911 and it is fun to shoot--except when it fails to eject. Probably an extractor issue--not sure. I guess I could take it to a gunsmith...oh....wait....
Never had a malfunction of any kind with my Glock 26 or my Glock 30 SF.
I have a Springfield G.I. 1911 and it is fun to shoot--except when it fails to eject. Probably an extractor issue--not sure. I guess I could take it to a gunsmith...oh....wait....
Never had a malfunction of any kind with my Glock 26 or my Glock 30 SF.