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justsomeguy:
Yep, new springs all around. Try Wilson Combat or Wolf. I like Wilson Combat mags too. Real slick.

bullit:
Yes fly....I forgot to include in my thoughts  new recoil spring. As SS_N_NE mentions this is likely a problem if not the problem.   + 1 on the Wolf Springs. 

OnTheFly:

--- Quote from: bullit on May 30, 2012, 06:43:39 AM ---Yes fly....I forgot to include in my thoughts  new recoil spring. As SS_N_NE mentions this is likely a problem if not the problem.   + 1 on the Wolf Springs. 

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I forgot to mention another issue that we had which I think was related to the stovepipe.  A few times there was a spent case partially extracted from the chamber with a fresh round wedged up behind the empty case and the slide nearly full back position.

Due to the stovepipes and the issue described above, I was leaning towards an extractor issue.

Fly

bullit:
Extractor issue e.g. stovepipes....not really.  The slide timing is likely off which is a fancy way of saying the recoil spring is probably the source.  ALL THAT BEING SAID......as all of us "experts" appear to say, I think new innards are called for if you want a reliable gun.  Be prepared to spend about $300-400, but I know you'll be glad you did. 

OnTheFly:

--- Quote from: bullit on May 30, 2012, 11:11:39 AM ---Extractor issue e.g. stovepipes....not really.  The slide timing is likely off which is a fancy way of saying the recoil spring is probably the source.  ALL THAT BEING SAID......as all of us "experts" appear to say, I think new innards are called for if you want a reliable gun.  Be prepared to spend about $300-400, but I know you'll be glad you did. 

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I'm going to start with new magazines and a recoil spring.  If that doesn't work, then I will go the more expensive route.  Does that sound reasonable?

Also, the Wolf 1911 magazines are pretty reasonably priced.  Any opinions on their magazines?

Thanks for your help.
Fly

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