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mikemickels

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I have put over 500 rounds through mine and have experienced the following issues:
1. It is incredibly picky about ammo. Exclusively will only cycle ball ammo.
2. The ejector is now throwing cases back into my face. I thoroughly inspected it, and replacement seems to be in order.
3. Cleaning, specifically assembly is a nightmare.
4. The slide stop is sometimes impossible to get back in, I don't have "idiot scratches" yet, but it doesn't just snap into place like shown on numerous videos.
5. When I put it back together, the slide sometimes feels like it binds.
I shoot this firearm at least once a week, and I am not your average shooter. I compete in sporting clay tournaments throughout the Southeast and will quickly put 16,000 rounds through my shotgun by the end of 2025. I thought that because it was based on the original 1911 design, it could handle high-volume use.
Any pro tips to address the above issues? When it does shoot, it is incredibly accurate.
 
I at one time owned one and loved it with the only exception that it was extremely heavy. Mine had no issues whatsoever so my suggestion would be to contact Springfield and have them look at it.
There customer service department is top notch. Call them don’t email.
(800) 680-6866
 
mikemickels said:
I have put over 500 rounds through mine and have experienced the following issues:
1. It is incredibly picky about ammo. Exclusively will only cycle ball ammo.
2. The ejector is now throwing cases back into my face. I thoroughly inspected it, and replacement seems to be in order.
3. Cleaning, specifically assembly is a nightmare.
4. The slide stop is sometimes impossible to get back in, I don't have "idiot scratches" yet, but it doesn't just snap into place like shown on numerous videos.
5. When I put it back together, the slide sometimes feels like it binds.
I shoot this firearm at least once a week, and I am not your average shooter. I compete in sporting clay tournaments throughout the Southeast and will quickly put 16,000 rounds through my shotgun by the end of 2025. I thought that because it was based on the original 1911 design, it could handle high-volume use.
Any pro tips to address the above issues? When it does shoot, it is incredibly accurate.
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The slide stop issue is common with any 1911, my Colt Government model is a pain to put the stop back in, as far as the ammo goes, you need to try different brands, some guns just don’t like some ammo, on any self defense ammo, they can be tricky on certain guns, that’s why I buy several brands of 20 round boxes and try them before I buy in quantity. Also as for the ejector, you can’t adjust those, there staked into the frame, but that also leads to the ammo your using, the extractor can be adjusted, but that a warranty issue if need be, but also like I said depends on the ammo your shooting. Hope this gives you some information
 
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mikemickels said:
I have put over 500 rounds through mine and have experienced the following issues:
1. It is incredibly picky about ammo. Exclusively will only cycle ball ammo.
2. The ejector is now throwing cases back into my face. I thoroughly inspected it, and replacement seems to be in order.
3. Cleaning, specifically assembly is a nightmare.
4. The slide stop is sometimes impossible to get back in, I don't have "idiot scratches" yet, but it doesn't just snap into place like shown on numerous videos.
5. When I put it back together, the slide sometimes feels like it binds.
I shoot this firearm at least once a week, and I am not your average shooter. I compete in sporting clay tournaments throughout the Southeast and will quickly put 16,000 rounds through my shotgun by the end of 2025. I thought that because it was based on the original 1911 design, it could handle high-volume use.
Any pro tips to address the above issues? When it does shoot, it is incredibly accurate.
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1) many guns are ammo finicky.....you'll have to try different brands,

Ball ammo is what all my 1911's handle and handle quite well...mine never liked semi-wad cutters, or hollow points
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2) are you sure you mean ejector, or extractor..??

the extractor can be adjusted, i have adjust a couple of mine using a tool...you can maybe seek out a gunsmith in your area to confirm.

i cannot explain how to do it, you may have to watch videos as i did.
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3) yes, that 1911 has a Bull barrel, and it can be a bear to field strip. i am old and it gave me such a hard time, i dumped the gun, for a more easier bushing barreled 1911.
 
Old_Me said:
1) many guns are ammo finicky.....you'll have to try different brands,

Ball ammo is what all my 1911's handle and handle quite well...mine never liked semi-wad cutters, or hollow points
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2) are you sure you mean ejector, or extractor..??

the extractor can be adjusted, i have adjust a couple of mine using a tool...you can maybe seek out a gunsmith in your area to confirm.

i cannot explain how to do it, you may have to watch videos as i did.
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3) yes, that 1911 has a Bull barrel, and it can be a bear to field strip. i am old and it gave me such a hard time, i dumped the gun, for a more easier bushing barreled 1911.
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Extractor is what I meant. Thanks for the insight.
 
Old_Me said:
1) many guns are ammo finicky.....you'll have to try different brands,

Ball ammo is what all my 1911's handle and handle quite well...mine never liked semi-wad cutters, or hollow points
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2) are you sure you mean ejector, or extractor..??

the extractor can be adjusted, i have adjust a couple of mine using a tool...you can maybe seek out a gunsmith in your area to confirm.

i cannot explain how to do it, you may have to watch videos as i did.
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3) yes, that 1911 has a Bull barrel, and it can be a bear to field strip. i am old and it gave me such a hard time, i dumped the gun, for a more easier bushing barreled 1911.
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Extractor
 
Disassembly and reassembly is about technique. With the bull barrel you ned something like a paper clip to keep the spring depressed during disassembly.

Atlas Gunworks makes a polymer 1911 tool that is useful for removing slide stops and for depressing the spring loaded plunger. U can get them at Brownell's.

It might help to put a drop of oil down into the plunger tube.

Also there is a guy who makes a die cut plastic guard that protects the gun from the idiot scratch.

Idiot Scratch Prevention Tool Official Website

idiotscratch.com idiotscratch.com

After you have disassembled and reassembled your 1911 a couple dozen times it will get easier.

In my exprience the more precise the tolerances on your gun, the more fussy it will be about ammo. These guns are made to function with full power service ammunition. In my experience failures of function occur more frequently with lower power ammo. I shoot 230 grain ammo in all my .45's and rarely have a malfunction. If you want to shoot lower powered ammo a change in recoil spings might be in order.
 
mikemickels said:
I have put over 500 rounds through mine and have experienced the following issues:
1. It is incredibly picky about ammo. Exclusively will only cycle ball ammo.
2. The ejector is now throwing cases back into my face. I thoroughly inspected it, and replacement seems to be in order.
3. Cleaning, specifically assembly is a nightmare.
4. The slide stop is sometimes impossible to get back in, I don't have "idiot scratches" yet, but it doesn't just snap into place like shown on numerous videos.
5. When I put it back together, the slide sometimes feels like it binds.
I shoot this firearm at least once a week, and I am not your average shooter. I compete in sporting clay tournaments throughout the Southeast and will quickly put 16,000 rounds through my shotgun by the end of 2025. I thought that because it was based on the original 1911 design, it could handle high-volume use.
Any pro tips to address the above issues? When it does shoot, it is incredibly accurate.
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Welcome to the forum from South Texas.
 
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