Hotel_California
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- Feb 21, 2006
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I have a Springfield 1911-A1 GI model. I have had this gun for several months, and have been continually plagued with FTE problems. These are either a true stovepipe, sticking up from the ejection port, or the spent case jammed between the slide and the barrel, with the 'business end' of the case crumpled by the top of the barrel.
This happens between 10 and 30 times per 100 rounds.
When I first got the gun, I replaced the recoil spring and guide rod with a Wilson Combat full-length rod, spring, and recoil buffer.
Attempting to fix the problem, I have gone through various combinations including replacing both the ejector and extractor with extended versions, as well as putting the original, or a lighter, spring on the guide rod.
My next attempts will be to put the original guide rod back in, and, failing that, to put the original ejector in.
I also have put in a commander-style hammer and a beavertail safety, if there is any way those could be related.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. 30% of rounds jamming is not pleasing to me.
This happens between 10 and 30 times per 100 rounds.
When I first got the gun, I replaced the recoil spring and guide rod with a Wilson Combat full-length rod, spring, and recoil buffer.
Attempting to fix the problem, I have gone through various combinations including replacing both the ejector and extractor with extended versions, as well as putting the original, or a lighter, spring on the guide rod.
My next attempts will be to put the original guide rod back in, and, failing that, to put the original ejector in.
I also have put in a commander-style hammer and a beavertail safety, if there is any way those could be related.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. 30% of rounds jamming is not pleasing to me.