Just Joined - Advice on "Rail Polishing " ?

[1shot1K]

Got used .45 auto today. Can anyone point me to place to
get good advice, pics, .pdf etc. on this subject.
Will continue to look at all postings in case it is already here...


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[1shot1K]

I guess I mean help with feed related polishing and Tips...

[Rich-D]

Have you fired the gun? Is there a feeding problem? Polishing the feed ramp is not a good idea. Unless it is done by a professional, or a person who is knowledgeable and skilled.

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Best of Luck!
Rich

[Frank]

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There's generally no need to polish the feed ramp or otherwise tinker with the gun, unless it's not running right. And if it's not running right, sometimes polishing the feed ramp is the right thing to do, and sometimes it isn't. It depends on what the problem is.

We have a lot of knowledgeable folks around here, so if you can provide more information, someone might be able to help.

DVC

[John]

The feed ramp on the frame is not an area where the round "slides", the round bounces off that area and into the chamber. Usually, there is no need to polish that area. Fire the gun and come back to us if you have any issues. Changes are (and strong chances I could say) that you won't have any issues.

[1shot1K]

Thanks guys. Will try weapon Saturday. Butam leaving site , as I am a disabled
veteran. God Bless you all.

[Rick McC.]

No reason this leave this site; give us a range report when you can.

Take care,

Rick