1911 ejector

[chood]

I posted this under Springfield by mistake new guy..
I have a new Springfield GI 1911 MA1, that is beating the cases up on ejection. I was having trouble with smokestacks. The local gunsmith filed the ejector to a point < similar this. Now he wants to lower the port. However I purchased the particular gun for it’s authenticity, and am resisting lowering the port.
Patrick Sweeny in his gunsmithing book, warns against using an extended ejector unless the port is lowered.
I changed the extractor for a Wilson Bulletproof. Only mod was for tension.
I emailed Springfield about getting a stock ejector, they want me to send the gun in to them to lower the port. (They appear to only have extended ejectors) Let’s see freight at $65 one way, plus the work? Etc.
Your thoughts, ideas tips are appreciated.
Thanks and a tip of the hat from ole Charlie

[usajeep1]

Have you tried a less powerful load? Sometimes a load is so strong that it is slamming the cases against the slide. You can try less powder, different loads with less pressure and velocity, or even change your guide spring to a heavier one, say 18lbs? Sounds to me like your extractor is working O.K. I wouldnt change it just yet. Hope this helps...jeep...

[Hawkmoon]

Are we talking an "authentic" GI replica model, with the original size high ejection port? Because if we are, dinging the brass is not a defect, it's standard. The originals did/do that, and it doesn't affect operation or reliability. The only problem is that it makes the brass unreloadable, or at least more work to reload. If you don't reload, it's not something to be concerned about as long as the pistol spits the empty brass out.

[mitchjoe]

chood:

Now that your 'smith has filed the ejector, are you still having ejection problem's? If so, can you give a more detailed description of the "smokestack" your referring to? I want to make sure I'm thinking right.

mitchjoe

[chood]

Thanks for the replies.
1) The first box was winchester target/range 230fmj no problems? It was new I was new, I was just happy to throw some lead down range and actually hit the target. It didn't jam, I'm not sure about the brass.
2) Second box was CCI Blazer with the white metal case,230FMJ, they smoke stacked.
3) The gunsmith "tuned" that is all that he would tell me, but when I cleaned I noticed that the ejector had been file to a point <, and there may have been some work on the extractor. He wants to lower the port.
4) Since then I have used a) Federal American Eagle, Remington FMJ HMJ? and more Winchester target/range. They have all ejected, but seem all seem to be abused.
I am not loading at this time, but have been saving the brass for future use?
5) The smokestack was an empty case jammed between the top rear of the ejection port and the barrel /chamber.
6) It has is a replica of the MA1, and has the high port.
7) There could have been some problems with my grip in the beginning, but I have been working that an feel that is at least acceptable now.
Thanks, chood

[Gammon]

Send the pistol back to the factory and have the ejection port lowered. Your gunsmith doesn't exactly inspire any faith in me. Beat up brass is common in a gun with a small ejection port. Smoke stacks can be caused by many factors, but are usually the result of a load that has insufficient power to drive the slide hard enough to the rear to give the ejector a decent whack at the case.

[mitchjoe]

chood:

The proper angle on an ejector definitely helps get the job done properly. If your only current issue (after the 'smith work) is beat up brass (and you intend upon reloading), you can have the ejection port lowered & flared to alleviate the problem.

If your still having the problem & the ejector is tight, check the extractor tension. Take the slide off & barrel out & stuff a live round under the extractor hook against the breech face. Give the slide a little shake & see if the round falls out...if so a little adjustment is needed. See the Technical Issues section for the requisite info.

mitchjoe