Mech Tech carbine

[hms365]

I got a used Mech Tech CCU for the 45 frame a little while ago and need a little help. The bolt slides freely without a frame on it, however as soon as I attached the 45 to it, the bolt is binding on something. I can't see where it is sliding and don't know how to take it apart because I did not get any manual or instructions for it. The seller was not much help, it worked on their frame, and I can not get any response to emails or phone calls to Mech Tech.

Any suggestions where to find a manual? Or has anyone had a similiar experience and there is a just little polishing or tweaking to final fit it? Or does anyone have a phone number or email address to Mech Tech that actually gets a response?

Thanks!

 

[BryanP]

Since they do not sell directly to the public you may have a problem getting info directly from Mech Tech. Fortunately they do have a state-by-state listing of retailers that carry their products. I don't know what state you're in but you might be able to convince a retailer in your area to let you peek at the manual. Especially if you buy something else from them. Ammo or what not.

Go here -

http://www.mechtechsys.com/retailers.html

And look for a retailer in your state.

 

[pack_rat]

Congrats on your CCU.
The unit is supposed to be installed on your pistol frame
with the bolt locked back. Try that.
Also, if your 1911 is a Series 80, make sure the firing
pin safety lever is pressed down into the frame before
installing the CCU.
With a red-dot sight on it you'll have a great little
shooter.
Hope this helps.

Mech-Tech: pistol on the road, cabine in the woods.
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p_r

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[El Rojo]

Damn California!

 

[hms365]

Thanks for the responses. I did have the bolt locked back when installing the frame, so that wasn't it.

 

[hms365]

In case someone has similiar problem, the extractor on the 45 frame was just a hair too tall. About 2 minutes on a stone and the bolt slides freely. Amount of material removed was barely measureable with the dial caliper. It took "painting" the bolt with black marker to see what was rubbing.