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Just bought a 1911 and I took it to the local range and I got through 2 mags fine and than noticed I was having trouble with the last round FTF problems. Maybe 3 times out of 100 rounds loading full mags. Is there really a break in period on modern 1911s or is that a myth. Would it be a weak mag spring? Recoil spring? Or "break in" period. Everything else was 100% other than that. I took it out the box and cleaned it and lubed it. This is my first 1911 so please be nice if u respond lol.

Most all guns have a break in period. Different manufactures have different requirements.
Also, if you did not break it down and clean it before you took it to the range, you may have a build up of powder residue in the packing grease.
Could be a weak spring in the magizine or any of several different causes. Again, a lot has to do with the manufacture as to the break in period.

Last round is your clue. Weak magazine spring trying to push the rim of the last round up under a strong extractor.

there you go.
Always listen to Andy :-)

In addition to what Andy said, what kind of ammo are you feeding it? What does the follower on the magazine look like (is there a bump in the middle of it)? Are the feed lips symmetrical? Is the magazine a flush fit unit, and if it is how many rounds does it hold? It definitely sounds like a magazine issue, like 99.9% of all semi-auto problems, so please do not listen to people who tell you to "Polish" the feed ramp.

Many 1911 pistols come from the factory with junk mags. Get a Tripp, Wilson, CMC, or MecGar magazine and see if that fixes the problem. A certain manufacturer of 1911 pistols is notorious for poor mag quality. I'm not naming them but their name rimes with timber.

Many 1911 pistols come from the factory with junk mags. Get a Tripp, Wilson, CMC, or MecGar magazine and see if that fixes the problem.

agreed. For 9mm 1911s, I recommend MetalFrom (OEM for Springfield 9mm 1911 mags).

A certain manufacturer of 1911 pistols is notorious for poor mag quality. I'm not naming them but their name rimes with timber.

I'll name them: KIMBER. I had a couple of brand new Kimber Pro mags (45acp) that were terribly unreliable until I replaced the springs.
After that they were fine.

Each pistol is a little different, but I have found 1911s to be very dependable. I have a Colt defender with 20,000+ rounds and in 20 years I have only 3 FTFs and they were under the exact conditions you described. I replaced the old and badly worn factory magazine with a Wilson Combat magazine and have never had another problem. My Kimber has about 3000 rounds through it and has never had a stoppage even during break in. I purchased new Wilson magazines for that pistol when I first got it and have used them exclusively. A good quality magazine can make a world of difference and 99% of my shooting is with cheap range ammo. I give them a complete strip and cleaning after every range session and no, I don't "bury them in the mud" or "run over them with a truck".

, I don't "bury them in the mud" or "run over them with a truck".

that's what glocks are for :-)

The mag did feel cheaper than other mags I've had before I will get a new mag and see if that helps. Will any 7 round 1911 mag work. I know don't buy cheap mags just never had a 1911 before now. It's stainless steel if that helps.

Astro99 wrote:The mag did feel cheaper than other mags I've had before I will get a new mag and see if that helps. Will any 7 round 1911 mag work. I know don't buy cheap mags just never had a 1911 before now. It's stainless steel if that helps.

Choosing a 1911 magazine is kinda like choosing a pet, there are some that are almost always good options (Wilson Combat, Tripp, CMC, ect) while others are good for specific people or guns.

Will any 7 round 1911 mag work

possibly. I recommend looking at one of these (in no particular order):

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george wrote: H&K P7 is a great pistol, but will cease to cycle in as little as 100 rounds of Winchester white box. Quality ammunition runs all day.

I guess I missed it when WWB become low quality. I know it's not good quality defense ammo, but I thought it was pretty good range ammo and haven't had any problems with it.

I guess I missed it when WWB become low quality. I know it's not good quality defense ammo, but I thought it was pretty good range ammo and haven't had any problems with it.

depends on the gun. I wouldn't say its low quality but for some guns it may not be powerful enough to reliably cycle.
If I have to buy 9mm factory (CHL test, for example) I will usually go with Federal American Eagle FMJ.