First of all, plunk test the ammunition in the chambers. See if there is resistance to the case falling completely into the chamber with gravity alone.i am using ONLY Armscore 230 FMJ in the .45s. i tried some hollowpoints in both .45s and they wouldn't work at all. (but i can throw any kind of garbage at my walther colt 1911-22 and it eats them all.) the ammo in the 9mm has been pretty varied, but it's all 115, that's all i can find.
Then, try a different brand of factory 230 FMJ ammunition. Since all your 45 ACP's are choking with one brand of ammunition, this sounds ammunition related. It would be unusal for three 1911's to have tight chambers, and short throats. Never mind four.
Always run your 1911 wet. In fact, I am going to suggest, put a drop of oil on the middle round, and the top round in the magazine. See if clean and lubricated cases feed and extract. You will also notice, oil leaking from the rails. Case oil that does not go up the barrel is squeezed back into the action, essentially creating an oil pump, which keeps the mechanism oiled. It is messy, but reducing case to chamber friction, and slide friction, could help provide clues as to whether your problem is ammunition or pistols.
By the way, when was the last time you installed a new recoil spring? Sixteen pounds is the average, on 1911's that have violent recoil, I have gone to 18 and 22 lbs. And for target pistols with powder puff loads, 12 to 13 pounds. Spring tension is important and springs wear.
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