Overkill870
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I can tell from some researching of previous posts there are some 1911 experts on this forum. I need a little help.
Backstory:
I bought a used para ordnance single stack 1911 a few years ago. I've used and abused it pretty hard in that time. I am starting to experience the 3 point jam pretty regularly. I know that there is some long overdue maintenance contributing to it. What I don't know is what was done this pistol before I bought it, I suspect some Bubba'ing.
First I decided to replace all the springs. I went with Wolfe springs of the standard weight except the recoil spring which I chose 17 lbs. I noticed that all the old springs are significantly shorter than the new ones, especially the mainspring (which looks like it had also been cut).
Next, I noticed that the old extractor is pretty wonky, so I just decided to replace it. Unfortunately it is a para power extractor so that probably explains it. I got the EGW HD oversized extractor on order:
http://www.egwguns.com/index.php?p=product&id=1541
Now, the barrel link. I read the "1911 Clinic. The barrel link" topic on this forum and learned a lot. I just want to make sure I am on the right track here. I understand a long barrel link can contribute to the 3 point jam. I also noticed that in lockup the lower lugs or not in contact with the slide stop pin, the barrel link is holding it up. For the hell of it, I removed and measured my barrel link and found it to be .288". I went ahead and ordered the .278" and .283" barrel links with my extractor order.
Questions:
What is the correct course of action for making sure I have the correct barrel link installed? I am thinking I will install the standard .278" link and see how it cycles, I just don't want to cause damage if for some reason this is not the correct size link.
My ultimate goal is to make the pistol utterly reliable.
I can post some pictures if necessary.
PS. I know the magazines can be a source of failure to feed. I am addressing the magazine issues but I knew that there were some deeper issues outlined above.
Backstory:
I bought a used para ordnance single stack 1911 a few years ago. I've used and abused it pretty hard in that time. I am starting to experience the 3 point jam pretty regularly. I know that there is some long overdue maintenance contributing to it. What I don't know is what was done this pistol before I bought it, I suspect some Bubba'ing.
First I decided to replace all the springs. I went with Wolfe springs of the standard weight except the recoil spring which I chose 17 lbs. I noticed that all the old springs are significantly shorter than the new ones, especially the mainspring (which looks like it had also been cut).
Next, I noticed that the old extractor is pretty wonky, so I just decided to replace it. Unfortunately it is a para power extractor so that probably explains it. I got the EGW HD oversized extractor on order:
http://www.egwguns.com/index.php?p=product&id=1541
Now, the barrel link. I read the "1911 Clinic. The barrel link" topic on this forum and learned a lot. I just want to make sure I am on the right track here. I understand a long barrel link can contribute to the 3 point jam. I also noticed that in lockup the lower lugs or not in contact with the slide stop pin, the barrel link is holding it up. For the hell of it, I removed and measured my barrel link and found it to be .288". I went ahead and ordered the .278" and .283" barrel links with my extractor order.
Questions:
What is the correct course of action for making sure I have the correct barrel link installed? I am thinking I will install the standard .278" link and see how it cycles, I just don't want to cause damage if for some reason this is not the correct size link.
My ultimate goal is to make the pistol utterly reliable.
I can post some pictures if necessary.
PS. I know the magazines can be a source of failure to feed. I am addressing the magazine issues but I knew that there were some deeper issues outlined above.
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