new barrel???

[racerwad]

i was wondering if it was possible to update the barrel in a WWII era 1911 so that it got along better with modern ammo. any input?

andy

[exitwounds]

What type of problems are you having with ammo? What condition is your current barrel in? There are several factors that can influence accuracy other than a barrel if that is the issue.

[racerwad]

to be honest, i haven't tried anything else other than FMJ. i was under the impression that a WWII-era barrel mixed with modern ammo (ie-hollow points, etc) would cause FTF and FTE problems. is this all in my head? thanks.

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[racerwad]

oh, and even with range spec FMJ ammo, accuracy is good. anything i miss certainly isn't the gun, ammo, or barrel's fault! :)

[stans]

While it used to be true that GI barrels and commercial barrels before Colt's Series 80 would not feed hollowpoint ammo, I don't think it always the case these days. Older hollowpoint designs were usually truncated cone style bullets with a large hollow cavity. These were notorious for snagging the edges of the barrel feed ramp. Modern hollowpoint ammo usually features a bullet with a rounded ogive, very much like FMJ, and a small opening to the hollow cavity. Before condemning the barrel, I suggest you buy a box of hollowpoint ammo and try it.

[Ric4509]

Yes it is possible to update the existing barrel of a WWII 1911A1. When you said update are you referring to replacing or having it throated? I replaced mine with a Wilson Combat.

[racerwad]

ric and stan-

thanks for the answer(s)! they were exactly what i wanted to hear. i will 1. try modern ammo and see for myself and 2. ric, you answered my main question by confirming a wilson combat replacement will fit. i did not want to have it throated.

did the wilson combat drop right in? thanks again.

andy