Replaced my ejector today.

[vallopez2000]

I installed a new Wilson Combat Ejector to replace the stock one in my Colt MKIV Series 80 Goverment Model .38 Super. The old one was the kind that does not extend forward at all. I was getting a lot of stovepipes. Now with the new extended ejector I hope to eliminate this problem.

I did the best I could to pinpoint my crosspin cut in the leg of the ejector at the right height. I was just a hair off. Now the new ejector does not fit flush to the frame. There is a very small space between the frame and the ejector. It looks like it just needs to be pushed down about 1/2 a milimeter, but that is where the crosspin cut ended up. If I push it down to where it fits flush then I won't be able to insert the crosspin. I have assembled the slide and it fits well without any contact, but I have not yet fired it.

My question is will this be a problem, or is 1/2mm just too small to make a difference?

[Hunter]

Does it fit tight to the frame (no deflection)?
Can you post a picture?

[vallopez2000]

Yep. Real tight. It won't budge. I don't think it will show up in a picture because the space is so small. It's only about 1/2 a milimeter. When you look at it just right you can only see a sliver of daylight through it.

[Hunter]

Is that sliver of daylight visible throughout the meeting of the frame and ejector?
My first thought would be the ejector needs to contact the frame so the stud and pin do not take all the stress of ejection.

[Hersh]

I replaced an ejector once and getting the file cut right can be a pain. Ask yourself this question, "is it worth risking any possible damage for a $30.00 part?"

My vote is play it safe, get another part and try it again.

My 2 cents.