Springfield 1911 stovepiping...

[Tacbandit]

My brother has a full-size Springfield 1911, and today told me that he wants to send out his pistol to a major player (Wilson Combat) for repair...As I inquired as to what was wrong, he informed me that on the last several consecutive occasions while at his local range, no matter how well he has cleaned the gun,
it starts to stovepipe on him before he gets a box run through it...Two questions...1)Suggestions/solutions...(legitimate, not just "trade it")
2) Local reputable gunsmiths in his area... He is about 30 miles NW of Pittsburg, Pa...near Beaver Falls...Willing to go over the line into Ohio, maybe as far as Youngstown...thanks for the help...I'm to far south to get him to any of my guys here...Thanks in advance...

 

[NonConformist]

Its likely the extractor needing to be tuned or replaced if broke

Send it to SA, their warranty service is pretty good

 

[Tacbandit]

Thanks, Non...Good tip...I'll pass it on...

 

[Jordan85]

The answer to 90% of 1911 problems comes down to two things:
1) Magazines and/or
2) Extractor

Here is a link to show you how to work on the extractor: http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/tech/reliability_secrets.htm

Don't worry about messing it up b/c if you its only (I want to say) around 15$ to replace. I guarantee that will look like pocket change compared to a smiths fee.

If its not that, it may be a magazine issue, but as I recall Springfields are supplied w/ gi mags which are usually considered pretty reliable feeders. If not, you could always try Wilson 47D. While possibly not the best magazines in controlled release theory, they are known for being extra reliable and can some would say if your gun doesn't run on these, you have more than a magazine issue. Go here and read the stickies to read more than you ever cared to know about 1911 magazines: http://forum.m1911.org/forumdisplay.php?f=53

You could send it into SA, but where is the fun in that? Not too mention who knows how long it will take to get back to you its gonna cost at least $30-$40 shipping on your end.....