.45 throws brass in my face

[1911Tuner]

Now I just need to figure out how to make it feed semi-wadcutters; shouldn't be too hard.

Leave the (zebra) feed ramp alone. Start with the (horse) magazine and work from there. The 200-grain H&G #68 SWC is the less troublesome bullet to work with. My original, unaltered USGI pistols eat it for breakfast.