1911 misfire...

wpage

Dads old 1911 runs off dangerously. Continuous fire full clip.

What happend? Clues...

Thanks!

rufe-snow

Sear is usually the culprit. Occasionally the hammer also might be part of the problem.

First thing take it apart, and clean the innards really good. If that doesn't help, replace the sear. Still having problems, get a new hammer.

charliemeyer007

+1 rufe-snow Get an new 3 fingered spring too.

nmyers

We need to know the exact make & model you have & what modifications have been made to it, & we need to see photos of all parts. Even with that information, it's likely you will need to take it to a professional.

Neal

62fuelie

A weak or short firing pin spring will allow the pistol to go full-auto with slam-fires.

andrewsw16

Now for the CYA part. Continuing to fire a malfunctioning gun that goes full auto, when you know it will do so, can get you into really bad juju. If you are going to do the fix yourself, try to ensure you are alone when you next test fire. Others have been prosecuted by the feds for firing a gun known to malfunction and fire multiples. So, CYA and work alone. [:)]

wpage

Thanks guys. Going to see the smith...

This is a old WWII Pacific that is over due for a pro tune.

perry shooter

Three leaf spring #1 dirty gummed up parts #2
edit
]The reason a said three leaf spring first choice is Flat spring seem to lose Their tension after time more so Than coil wire springs
Gummed up parts second choice because WD 40 used to be a commonly used spray That people thought it would protect. [V] Yes it will protect because when combined with certain oils used on guns it forms Shellac
[:(] Just yesterday I had to use Kroil for 4 hours and a hair dryer to get the forearm open on a browning SUPERPOSED that had been stored 40 + years

Hawk Carse

A NICE WWII pistol, if in good condition other than a worn sear or whatever, is worth so much money that the smart thing to do would be to sell it to a collector and get a Filipino copy to shoot.

md1634

As a full auto?