slide to frame fit

[.45 SHOOTER]

i have two 1911 pistols 1 ria and 1 colt series 80.the colt seems to have much more slop in the fit than the ria how much is normal?can it be fixed

[niemi24s]

i have two 1911 pistols 1 ria and 1 colt series 80.the colt seems to have much more slop in the fit than the ria how much is normal?Here's what's "Army normal":
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p232/niemi24s/P08A070001c.jpg can it be fixedYes.

Regards

[.45 SHOOTER]

thanks for the quick response,they shoot about the same,and it has never malfuntioned,except with my earliest reloads so i quess its ok thanks for the info printed it for further study

[niemi24s]

Don't fret too much over slide/frame tightness - it's slide/bushing/barrel tightness that matters most for accuracy. My shooting buddy's got a Colt that rattles like a can of marbles but it's a real tack-driver!

Regards

[auto45]

My Colt has .005 horizontal and has about 45,000 rounds.

Not sure what it was when new, but it rattled.

Took most of the rattle out with a FLGR. :D

Sorry, couldn't resist.