Failure to eject and other questions

[drfunk]

Greetings all,
I've been having failure to eject problems with my Colt M1911. It's a parts gun and I want to turn it into a good shooter. I'm using a Chip McCormick mag and I know I need to replace it (thanks 1911Tuner), but do I need to replace the extractor, also? If so, can anyone recommend a good extractor? And is this something that should be done by a gunsmith? I'd also like to put in a Wolff recoil spring, but I'm not sure which one is correct. Any input about other changes that will improve this pistol are greatly appreciated. I've already learned a lot from you guys. Thanks!

Vernon

[bushka]

What kind of ejection problems do you have?
Lowering the ejection port and beveling its inside edge along with tensioning and shaping the extractor cured mine big time,more than fitting a firing pin stop or working on the ejector.16# is standard,but if all you shoot is full power 230gr,18#recoil spring has its benefit when the gun is filthy.
Extractor could be any maker,just buy it from Brownells cause they dont sell junk.

[pa_guns]

Hi

I sure would check the sticky messages at the top of the forum here. They detail how to tune the extractor you already have.

Bob

[drfunk]

Bushka - I've only fired 50 rounds thru this pistol and 3 times the spent cartridge was left in the chamber leaving nowhere for the next round to go and creating a jam. After reading some more, I don't believe this will be a magazine problem, although I am still going to get new magazines. I'm also using cheap ammo. I'll try some different types and see how they do.

Paguns - I've looked but haven't found the thread for extractor tuning?

At this point I am considering a new extractor. This is a parts gun so I have no idea what kind of extractor is in there. I'll be placing a Brownell's order soon, so I might just go ahead and order one then.
Thanks for the help guys; I'm sure I'll be asking more questions soon.

vernon

[berkbw]

Bushka - I've only fired 50 rounds thru this pistol and 3 times the spent cartridge was left in the chamber leaving nowhere for the next round to go and creating a jam. After reading some more, I don't believe this will be a magazine problem, although I am still going to get new magazines. I'm also using cheap ammo. I'll try some different types and see how they do.

Paguns - I've looked but haven't found the thread for extractor tuning?

At this point I am considering a new extractor. This is a parts gun so I have no idea what kind of extractor is in there. I'll be placing a Brownell's order soon, so I might just go ahead and order one then.
Thanks for the help guys; I'm sure I'll be asking more questions soon.

vernon

I think your problem IS the extractor. I DO NOT think that you have to buy another one yet.

Please check out all of the info on ths board, and try to TUNE it. Cheap wisdom here, eh?

b-

[pa_guns]

Paguns - I've looked but haven't found the thread for extractor tuning?


Hi

A few threads:

Controlled feed (what's going on)

http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=9178

The full tech area

http://www.m1911.org/full_technic.htm

The part you want is "Extractor Tuning Tips By Bill Wilson"

Even if you buy a brand new extractor you still are going to need to tune it.

Bob

[Moose63845]

Sounds like it could be an ejector problem as well, if the extractor is properly tuned, and the round stays in the extractor after firing then it's the ejector. One thing to look at is the brass that comes out, that can tell you lots about what's going on. I have the same problem with my Colt, but the problem is the ejector isn't set up right so the rounds don't come out. #16 recoil spring is all you will need unless you are shooting +p or hotter ammo. If you do need an ejector get an extended one, they are easier to tune.

[1911Tuner]

I've only fired 50 rounds thru this pistol and 3 times the spent cartridge was left in the chamber leaving nowhere for the next round to go and creating a jam.


That's a failure to extract, and the extractor is to blame about 99% of the time. Worn or out of spec hook or insufficient tension. Rarely, it's caused by incorrect location of the extractor in the slide, and either the hook not getting enough bite, or the tensioning wall not bearing hard enough on the rim. The magazine doesn't have anything to do with it.

[drfunk]

thanks guys. I'm going to go ahead and try a new extractor. Any advice on which one to get? I'm going to try and go to the gun show tomorrow in Atlanta, so maybe I can find one there. Thanks again.

Vernon

[pa_guns]

thanks guys. I'm going to go ahead and try a new extractor. Any advice on which one to get? I'm going to try and go to the gun show tomorrow in Atlanta, so maybe I can find one there. Thanks again.

Vernon

Hi

Do you want to keep it all mil-spec?

If not go for what every you happen across from one of the majors. Remember - no matter who's it is you will need to fit and tune it to match the pistol you have.

Bob