I aquired a Springfield Armory 1911A1

[scottcc]

I bought it few months ago, shot it few times. I think the extractor is too tight since the slide failed to go into battery a couple times. LGS said it was fairly new, but I believe it is a bit older. $535 tax included, seems like it was a good deal.

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[Gary1911A1]

I wouldn't be concern about it being to tight until I had fired several hundred rounds through her. Just be liberal with whatever oil you wish to use and lube it every 50 rounds or so and I'm sure she will wear in and if not send it back to Springfield and they will fix it.

[Norseman]

Shoot it before making any assumptions. Give it a couple hundred rounds, perform the 10-8 extractor test somewhere in between and then pass judgement. Lube properly and odds are it will be fine.

Congrats on the new heater, should serve you well.

[scottcc]

I wouldn't be concern about it being to tight until I had fired several hundred rounds through her. Just be liberal with whatever oil you wish to use and lube it every 50 rounds or so and I'm sure she will wear in and if not send it back to Springfield and they will fix it.

I'm not sure how old it is, but I think your right. I don't think it has enough rounds through it to break-in.

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[1986s4]

SA has a great warranty policy, they will make it right. I bought a used SA years ago that had a cracked slide. SA fixed it free, no questions asked.

[SeriousStudent]

I have an old Springer like that one, that I got from a fellow at work. I'm going to do it as a project gun with Wilson Bulletproof parts, and then probably have it NP3'd after I dehorn it.

I used one of the Wilson 70's series blued steel Bulletproof extractors, and tuned it accorded to the guidance Hilton Yam had on his DVD's. It feeds very well now. I also made a point of replacing every spring in the gun as well. I'm using the Wilson mags as recommended by Jason Burton. Runs with no issues using Federal 230-grain HST, or Speer Lawman 230-grain FMJ.

From what I have read, the older SA guns with the crest behind the ejection port are good for that purpose. I am definitely no expert on 1911's, however.

But it should be something fun to do.

[scottcc]

I have an old Springer like that one, that I got from a fellow at work. I'm going to do it as a project gun with Wilson Bulletproof parts, and then probably have it NP3'd after I dehorn it.

I used one of the Wilson 70's series blued steel Bulletproof extractors, and tuned it accorded to the guidance Hilton Yam had on his DVD's. It feeds very well now. I also made a point of replacing every spring in the gun as well. I'm using the Wilson mags as recommended by Jason Burton. Runs with no issues using Federal 230-grain HST, or Speer Lawman 230-grain FMJ.

From what I have read, the older SA guns with the crest behind the ejection port are good for that purpose. I am definitely no expert on 1911's, however.

But it should be something fun to do.

Most guns, 1911s included, I tend to just leave original, but the thought of customizing this one is tempting. Of course funds pending. I just found out over the weekend, my wife needs a small surgery.

I don't think I will send it to SA for warranty at this point. I suspect the cartridge rim is occasionally getting stopped on the extractor. I want to wait and see if it will work itself out before adjusting. The gun was practically unfired before I got it. And the main reason I got it, I missing owning a 1911.

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[Uni-Vibe]

I traded something for one of these. It's my range beater. I shoot it more than I do my Colt series 80. 100% lead handloads and she works just fine.

Tip: throw away the mags that came with the gun, and get Metalform, Mecgar, Wilson.