Pax Jordana
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I'm always hesitant to post new 1911 problems on here, as the search feature generates one giant Gutenberg Bible of advice.... but the 1911 FAQs don't seem to cover it, unless I'm being ignorant!
That said: I have a Mark IV 1911a1 (colt) that I'm betting has seen about a bajillion rounds through it. It was granddad's favorite gun, and he shot a LOT. As far as I can tell, all the parts are original. The problem is that ejection is all over the place-- basically at all angles from 90 degrees right to right off your forehead (it's funny to watch but the brass gets hot!). Also the velocity of ejection is inconsistent, from a spirited eject to rolling off over your hand to outright stovepiping.
Two things I've found that (slightly) alleviate the problem are switching to another magazine, as the gun came with one "default" mag and we found grandfather had accumulated a stunning number of 7-rd GI mags, and feeding the gun military hardball.
The 'claw' bit of the ejector is all that shows any significant wear on it. Thusly I'm thinking that may be the issue. Thoughts?
That said: I have a Mark IV 1911a1 (colt) that I'm betting has seen about a bajillion rounds through it. It was granddad's favorite gun, and he shot a LOT. As far as I can tell, all the parts are original. The problem is that ejection is all over the place-- basically at all angles from 90 degrees right to right off your forehead (it's funny to watch but the brass gets hot!). Also the velocity of ejection is inconsistent, from a spirited eject to rolling off over your hand to outright stovepiping.
Two things I've found that (slightly) alleviate the problem are switching to another magazine, as the gun came with one "default" mag and we found grandfather had accumulated a stunning number of 7-rd GI mags, and feeding the gun military hardball.
The 'claw' bit of the ejector is all that shows any significant wear on it. Thusly I'm thinking that may be the issue. Thoughts?