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SrA Kim
19th April 2006, 20:59
I'm new to the 1911 world, and searched the forums and researched with no avail. Hopefully you experienced people can help me.

Noticed 4 dents total on the frame rails. Doesn't affect frame movement, but wanted to know what caused this, and if any malfunctions/problems may arise later on. Sorry for the bad pics. Thanks. Kimber Eclipse Ultra II

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v146/djkimsta/DSCN0366.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v146/djkimsta/DSCN0365.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v146/djkimsta/DSCN0364.jpg

Last one is big!
Rio Vista Slim
19th April 2006, 21:45
Oops, sorry about that.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v146/djkimsta/DSCN0366.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v146/djkimsta/DSCN0364.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v146/djkimsta/DSCN0365.jpg

SrA Kim,
That should not be happening. Scooter, you or Tuner jump right in!
scooter
19th April 2006, 21:48
some one wasnt very careful when the restaked the plunger tube.In the pic's it looks like the tubes pins are shiny like a recent tightening attempt was made and they banged it up a little with tools or a vise maybe.?
If its not dragging on the slide I probably would leave it alone,if it is dragging just dress it with a fine file and then smooth it up with finer and finer sandpaper.Oh and dont go near a dremel till your finished!!http://forum.m1911.org/images/icons/icon10.gifhttp://forum.m1911.org/images/icons/icon15.gif
1911Tuner
20th April 2006, 02:32
As long as it doesn't get worse and doesn't interfere with slide travel, it won't hurt anything. Can't figure what caused it, but highly unlikely that normal cycling of the gun had anything to do with it.
Azrael256
20th April 2006, 15:44
Going to expose my ignorance for a moment:

What is that little nub next to the disconnect?
John
20th April 2006, 15:50
The Swartz safety part, me thinks.
Azrael256
20th April 2006, 15:59
Swartz safety? Is that like the Series 80 safety?
SrA Kim
20th April 2006, 16:45
It was on both sides, so I'm guessing it was probably a vise rather that a tool "if" the previous owner was messin with the plunger. And I'm pretty sure normal cycling didn't do that or I'd be pretty upset! It doesn't interfere with the gun, and I guess I'll keep a close eye on it. Thanks for the replies.
scooter
20th April 2006, 21:17
Swartz safety? Is that like the Series 80 safety?
Its activated by the grip safety instead of the triggerhttp://forum.m1911.org/images/icons/icon16.gif