CountGlockula
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OK, my ex-military buddy had just picked up his 1911A1 and it needed to be baptized by giving it some range time. I had my Glock 35 and he had his Kimber 1911A1 in 10mm, so off to the indoor range we go.
I was doing my thing and in my buddy's booth...his 1911A1 had a "jam" session. Stove pipes, failure to feed, double feeds, and the slide refuses to lock back at the last round. So I suggested to add more lube.
After 200 rounds and smelling like motor oil...it had less jams, but the slide still did not lock back.
Question:
Can you guys shed some light on how long of a "break-in period" does his 1911A1 need so it'll work without any issues?
Disclaimer: The Kimber was really nice: accurate, comfortable and study...but operational? I'm doubtful. I'm a Glock guy and have shot 3K rounds out of my G35 since Nov. '06 and never had any problems. So when I head about the "break-in period" (specifically for 1911s), I was like "huh"?
I was doing my thing and in my buddy's booth...his 1911A1 had a "jam" session. Stove pipes, failure to feed, double feeds, and the slide refuses to lock back at the last round. So I suggested to add more lube.
After 200 rounds and smelling like motor oil...it had less jams, but the slide still did not lock back.
Question:
Can you guys shed some light on how long of a "break-in period" does his 1911A1 need so it'll work without any issues?
Disclaimer: The Kimber was really nice: accurate, comfortable and study...but operational? I'm doubtful. I'm a Glock guy and have shot 3K rounds out of my G35 since Nov. '06 and never had any problems. So when I head about the "break-in period" (specifically for 1911s), I was like "huh"?