Disappointed in new 1911 fit.

I bought an operator 1911, marine corp model. And well. The extractor sticks out of the rear of the slide MORE than my 400 dollar GI model. Its noticeably sticking out. The mags when inserted stick on the mag release. and have to be slapped in, Or you have to press the button in a bit and insert them.

Im guessing i should just send this gun back to springfield and have them fix it?

Send it to them. They want you happy. Functionaly, it may not be a problem at all, but it would bug me too.

IF its something a smith can fix, i have access to one in my family.

You shouldn't need to "Fix" a new gun.

I know i shouldnt need to fix it, but i have to shoot it, and if the gun functions fine, than the extractor not seating flush is more cosmetic.

You (or your gunsmith) can polish the end of the extractor until it is flush with the frame - which is what Colt used to do. But then you would need to refinish it. The problem with the magazine release may cure itself with a little use, or you can clip one coil (and no more) from the latch spring.

I'd have your gunsmith take a look and see what he can do. Evening out an extractor is not really a major job. It's the refinish that is. He may have another extractor that seats a bit more flush, making the refinish totally unnecessary.

Your gunsmith can also smooth out the inner portion of the magazine release so that problem is resolved. As Old Fuff stated, it will resolve over time, but your 'smith can make it so you don't have to wait.

Make certain your gunsmith family member knows 1911s. You don't want him learning on yours, and not every gunsmith knows them well. If he doesn't do frequent and quality 1911 work, have springfield do the job if it bothers you enough to do without the pistol for a couple of weeks.

I agree with Pumpkinheaver, you shouldn't need to "fix" a new gun, but sometimes we do need to have some work done to get them to meet our expectations.

i have the mc operator and mine is awesome i am sorry that you are having issues, if you need to you can always call sa and they will square you away they have a great customer service and they will take extra care of you. btw i love mine and after this little bit isresolved i am sure that you will be very pleased with it. btw how much did you pay for it if you don't mind my asking?

1100 for the operator.

My uncle has built a few 1911's in his time that turned out really well. Refinishing the tip of the extractor will consist of dipping the tip in dura coat. (only the flat surface. I know a shop that has a wilson extractor instock. I may just upgrade while im at it.

I would send it back, Tell them what you are requesting, they'll do it as sure as the sun rises. In addition I always ask if they could "snug everything up" or give it a once over to snug up the fit. Most manufacturers will send it to their smith and do another professional fitting job on all the parts just to make sure you are happy.

This happened a few times with me, a really good job with an old blackhawk that I fully expected to pay for the internals. They replaced everything and fitted a new cylinder for only the parts cost of the cylinder. The trigger was about a pound and half and had worn so much you could push the hammer to fire it. Came back better than new!

How much have you shot the gun? As long as it is functioning, I would put 500-1000 rounds through it and see if it settles down the way you want before I would send it back.

As for the extractor sticking out, is that possibly an intentional "loaded chamber" indicator?

Ken

I'd shoot it first and then decide.

I'm not sure an extractor sticking out is a sign of poor quality IMO.

I bought an operator 1911, marine corp model. And well. The extractor sticks out of the rear of the slide MORE than my 400 dollar GI model. Its noticeably sticking out. The mags when inserted stick on the mag release. and have to be slapped in, Or you have to press the button in a bit and insert them. I have to do that with my Kimber Custom II, no big deal. I just use the slide release and the mags slide in with no resistance.

How many rounds do you have through it? I'd run 500 through it and see if thing clear up for you.

Goodness knows I can break a gun without shooting it (I possess scary Jedi gun breaking skills), but sometimes the best "gunsmithing" is achieved by shooting the weapon.:)