WWII era 1911s command very good prices in original condition, so I'm not sure I'd be messing with it.
Likely that the barrel needs fitting. Pretty much if any replacement part "drops in" with a 1911 you either got lucky or have a loose, sloppy gun.
Is the barrel new too along with the slide? I'm not sure how well fitting a used barrel will work out, but since yours seems "too tight" it might work out.
WWII era 1911s command very good prices in original condition, so I'm not sure I'd be messing with it.
This whole post deserves quoting. 1911's aren't Legos. Everything needs to be fitted.
WW2-era service pistols were required to not only be completely parts interchangeable...they had to be interchangeable from all 5 contractors and all parts from vendors who supplied parts, but didn't build complete pistols.
Between other pistols of the same era, yeah. But because it's not fitting, I assumed he didn't buy another WWII slide.
It sounds like somethin' is out of spec.
Sounds like the link is too long.
The slide fits snug on the frame without the barrel in it.
WW2-era service pistols were required to not only be completely parts interchangeable...they had to be interchangeable from all 5 contractors and all parts from vendors who supplied parts, but didn't build complete pistols.
But weren't GI 1911s noted for being loose and sloppy?
An entire cottage industry sprung up around "accurizing" them when sold off to civilians after the war.
The slide fits snug on the frame without the barrel in it. Once I put the barrel in it and put it on the frame it gets stuck and won't slide back to put the slide stop in??