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Slide not locking back on 1911
max2005
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Gents:
Have a couple of milspec 1911-a1's, and have noticed that both are having troubles not locking back on the last shot - with many different magazines. Always thought this was a magazine problem, but now not sure. In looking over the design it appears the slide-stop is the piece that is a major part of this function, is it possible I need new slide-stops, or need to work on them in some way?
Thanks for the feedback.
Have a couple of milspec 1911-a1's, and have noticed that both are having troubles not locking back on the last shot - with many different magazines. Always thought this was a magazine problem, but now not sure. In looking over the design it appears the slide-stop is the piece that is a major part of this function, is it possible I need new slide-stops, or need to work on them in some way?
Thanks for the feedback.
Comments
The fact that this is happening on two different guns leads me to believe its not a parts problem, but maybe a you problem.
I replaced the factory mag catch with a EGW HD mag catch from Brownells. The EGW mag catch holds the magazine up higher.
No more problems with the slide not locking back. [:)]
Thanks again to all the great suggestions (including checking my own grip on the guns!)
An easy way to check is by removing the slide and barrel assembly, reinsert the slide stop and pop in a magazine. The slide stop should be lifted when the mag is inserted. Doing it with the slide stop removed will allow you to assess how solid the interaction is between the follower and the slide stop.
If you must replace the slide stop be certain the new one doesn't intrude too much, otherwise it may be activated by fuller profile bullets and the slide will stay to the rear after each shot.