Wilson 1911 Problem

psychosmoker · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:40 pm Post subject: Wilson 1911 Problem

This gun has about 2500 rounds through it and we are have ejecting problems. The gun has been stripped and thoroughly cleaned. I am thinking that it would be best to send it back and have Wilson go thorough the gun.

Any other less costly suggestions?
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Rupert · IPR Regular Joined: 27 Dec 2007 Posts: 549

They'll actually charge you to fix a pistol that expensive? Have you recently changed ammo? Other then that, all I can think of is weakened springs.

thei3ug · IPR Regular Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 2086

You'd have to be more specific on the issue. If it's not ejecting It could be the ejector or the recoil spring.
Full length guide rod? Those sometimes cause various issues. Possibly the magazine is causing it.

Try with the easiest and cheapest solution first.

Beef · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:40 am Post subject:

I would think with a pistol that pricey they should come pick it up and give you a BJ for your trouble.[/i]
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Gaijin_45 · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:15 pm Post subject:

What bug said. You will need to provide details as to what exactly you mean by the phrase that it's having "ejecting problems." Is the tension on the extractor sufficient to hold the shell by the rim? Has the extractor spring been replaced to see if that makes a difference? Is it not extracting, resulting in double feeds?

Hilton Yam has some good articles on troubleshooting the 1911:
http://www.10-8performance.com/Articles.html

Also, the 10-8 Forums have a very good 1911 subforum:
http://www.10-8forums.com/ubbthreads/postlist.php?Cat=0&Board=custom1911

Hope that helps Psycho.
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Tex · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 2:52 pm Post subject:

I always change magazines if I'm having a sudden problem.

If it still persists, I check the ammo, or change the ammo.

Other than that, I'd think perhaps the springs, or your ejector.
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psychosmoker · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 4:45 pm Post subject:

Okay I f'ed up the gun is actually a Kimber Custom II.

However it does have an external ejector
Full length guide rod
The spend casings get stuck as the next round is going into battery.
Wilson mags are used
Only use brass fmj ammo
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Gaijin_45 · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 4:54 pm Post subject:

thei3ug · IPR Regular Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 2086

That exterior part is the extractor.

Is it ejecting at all? Does it throw any of the brass or just some?

First, you should swap that recoil spring anyway as routine maint.
next, swap mags if you have different company / feed lip /followers. Magazine timing could affect things a great deal.

After that it could be either the extractor or the ejector. From the brief description (going into battery, the case has already left the barrel then?) it could be either one.

Try swapping the recoil spring first. Factory weight, don't overspring it to compensate.
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Psyke-O · IPR Regular Joined: 05 Jan 2008 Posts: 202 Location: NY

Are you using ammo that has been cycled through several times? (Clearing to move from vehicle to range and back). Does it look like this?

Possibly the rim of the round has been scraped to where the extractor won't grab it.
Clean the extractor. Oil a little.
Check feedlips on magazine.
Check magazine spring.
Check recoil guiderod.

But if it continues, you can feel free to send it to me and I'll make a good paperweight out of it Wink

Chloro: My dept. just requalified. We had 3 failure to fires on Glock 22's. 1st gen mostly, Tac guys have the 3rd gen. Training Unit thinks that it's due to improper cleaning, and failing to oil a vital spot. If you have a Glock, I can email you the instructions we got on how to do it properly.

thei3ug · IPR Regular Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 2086

GLOCKs don't malfunction jackass. Didn't you know that? Don't go spreading misinformation because of your personal experience.
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Ace · Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 1:00 pm Post subject:

limp-wristing the recoil will result in a lot of stovepipes.
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Welpe · Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:36 pm Post subject:

I'm going to be getting my CHL sooner rather than later. I'm looking at either a G26 or an XD-9sc.

Though I'm not sold on either yet. Too many decisions.
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