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Custom 1911 problem
telohf
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I recently bought a frame/slide and internal parts to a 1911. I bought a brand new mil-spec barrel as well and so far all functions as it should..nice and smooth. Except for one thing.
I know its hard to diagnose without actually looking at it but the problem is this...every so often(not every time)when I release the slide with the slide release..the hammer goes forward to half cock.
This is an in progress thing and I have not actually fired the gun as there are still sights etc. to buy. All of the safeties and trigger work as it should. What is the most likely issue that is causing this so I can fix it? thanks for your time.
I know its hard to diagnose without actually looking at it but the problem is this...every so often(not every time)when I release the slide with the slide release..the hammer goes forward to half cock.
This is an in progress thing and I have not actually fired the gun as there are still sights etc. to buy. All of the safeties and trigger work as it should. What is the most likely issue that is causing this so I can fix it? thanks for your time.
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I recently bought a frame/slide and internal parts to a 1911. I bought a brand new mil-spec barrel as well and so far all functions as it should..nice and smooth. Except for one thing.
I know its hard to diagnose without actually looking at it but the problem is this...every so often(not every time)when I release the slide with the slide release..the hammer goes forward to half cock.
This is an in progress thing and I have not actually fired the gun as there are still sights etc. to buy. All of the safeties and trigger work as it should. What is the most likely issue that is causing this so I can fix it? thanks for your time.
Were the "internal parts" new, or had they been salvaged from another pistol?
Continually slamming the action shut with a extra power spring on an empty gun can be harmful.
When you get around to shooting it, start with 2 rounds in the magazine to check the function, then three as fast as you can fire them. My choice would be at an outside range.
Anything less than a GI 5-7 lb trigger pull can be damaged by it.
Either yours has, or is misfit, or the sear spring does not have enough tension.