I have a Sig GSR 1911. It was among the first made. Using hand loads
of 200 grain lead swc over 5.2 grains of Win 231 powder, I have experienced
erratic failure to return to battery.
I have tried various recoil springs and the problem exists with all three.
Recoil springs of 14, 16.5 variable and standar 18.5 pound were tried.
The problem seemed the least with the 18.5 pound spring.
When the slide strips the round and it is going for the chamber, the round
fails to chamber. I have checked the extractor claw and do not believe it
to be the problem.
As best that I can tell the slide binds when it has stripped the round.
What would cause the slide to bind erratically? Does the grip safety have
anything to do with failure to return to battery.
Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated. I will likely end up
sending it back to Sig. Naturally, I would like to talk to them intelligently
about this problem.
Thanks
graffer
of 200 grain lead swc over 5.2 grains of Win 231 powder, I have experienced
erratic failure to return to battery.
I have tried various recoil springs and the problem exists with all three.
Recoil springs of 14, 16.5 variable and standar 18.5 pound were tried.
The problem seemed the least with the 18.5 pound spring.
When the slide strips the round and it is going for the chamber, the round
fails to chamber. I have checked the extractor claw and do not believe it
to be the problem.
As best that I can tell the slide binds when it has stripped the round.
What would cause the slide to bind erratically? Does the grip safety have
anything to do with failure to return to battery.
Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated. I will likely end up
sending it back to Sig. Naturally, I would like to talk to them intelligently
about this problem.
Thanks
graffer