What effect has a receiver that is not flat? Is this Colt receiver’s wavy surface 1) merely cosmetic defect, or 2) substantive to accuracy? I ask because this pistol’s stainless steel twin, which has a flawless receiver, is not only accurate, it is consistently accurate. This carbon version is hit-or-miss at best. When I broke it down to clean after the first 100 rounds, this is what I discovered. The waves are actually quite deep, and very noticeable when felt with the finger tips. My question: does this new pistol need to go back to Colt for a new receiver, or am I over-reacting and expecting perfection? Note, I have broken down all of my other 1911s, and none of them is wavy. All of the other receivers are beautiful, and perfectly flat, etc.
All feedback appreciated,
Doc2005
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All feedback appreciated,
Doc2005
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