1911 Newbie 1st time report

[RevM]

I called them this morning after a 2nd range session gave similar results to the first session above.

I used the OEM CM mags and the new standard base Wilson Combat RTM's. I shot both Federal Champions and Federal HST +P's. No issues with the +P's were noted (though I only shot two mags full). I did have 3 FTF's (out of 100) of the Champions in the OEM mags ... none in the WC mags.

It looks like the last round in the mag is actually popping out of the mag rather than feeding ... I even had the slide lock back in one case with the last round just resting on top of the mag, partially in the chamber.

When I called I got their voice mail and a message that said they would call back after 2 ... no return call today.

I'll let them have a go at fixing these mags, but I'm thinking I'll just get a couple low profile base mags from WC and be good with it.

[herefordman1]

I had a bit of a problem with my mags. Solved it by squeezing the lips together a little bit and problem was solved.

Jim

[DaFadda]

Mark, I'm just going to parrot the same advice given to me by the 1911 wizards from here when I got my new DW. "The slide frame fit on these are so tight that you need to run the gun very wet during its break in period." Lot's of oil while shooting for the first several hundred rounds.

If you are doing that, and your still failing to go to battery, then it might be the mag. But it could be just running a bit dry.

Hope this is helpful.
Da

[RevM]

Originally Posted by DaFadda

Mark, I'm just going to parrot the same advice given to me by the 1911 wizards from here when I got my new DW. "The slide frame fit on these are so tight that you need to run the gun very wet during its break in period." Lot's of oil while shooting for the first several hundred rounds.

If you are doing that, and your still failing to go to battery, then it might be the mag. But it could be just running a bit dry.

Hope this is helpful.
Da

I actually read that same advise ... I'm running this gun almost dripping wet for the first several hundred rounds. Everything is running very smoothly ... just the more than occasional last round seemingly popping out of the mag and not going into battery.

It seems that the pushing together of the feed lips may be the ticket ... but not a long term one ... the CM's have a very smooth transition between the back of the lips and the front where the WC's have a very clear step.



CM on the left, WC on the right.