Proper Way to Polish Throat on 1911

[1911Tuner]

In the middle picture, it looks like the extractor is contacting the forward bevel of the case extractor groove...and maybe the hook is a bit too long, too. That may be part of the problem, but as long as it's up and runnin' shoot it and see how the extractor tension holds out.

 

[Smeg]

Yeah, I polished the bottom bevel per a recommendation I saw in one of your other posts as well.

Couldn't have done it without the info you've already provided.

 

[1911Tuner]

Not the bottom bevel of the extractor...The nose of the extractor is bearing against the forward angle of the case extractor groove.

 

[wally]

The nose of the extractor is bearing against the forward angle of the case extractor groove.

Which is likely the reason reducing the extractor tension may have solved the issue at least for these ammo brands. If the hook really is too long you might find the problem re-occur with different ammo unless these current brands are at max dimension.

--wally.

 

[Smeg]

Oooooh, I see what you're saying. I'll keep that in mind if problems should happen to return.

 

[Hacker15E]

Let the record show...another 1911 feed-ramp-polishing-train-wreck averted.

Tuner, you're the man.

I can't wait to go shooting with you again when I get back from England!!