1911 FTE issue

[gold cup abuser]

So I got home from work, and this time, instead of a quickie cleaning and oiling, i did a complete stripping and degreasing and oiling. I used Winchester Powder Blast and a few drops of Hoppes, got it nice and shiney, and then back to the range I go. I didn't just grab the mags it came with, I also grabbed a Kimber, Smith and Wesson, three Wilsons, and the two 8 rounders it came with. I loaded up all eight 8 round mags, posted a target, and unloaded them all, one by one, in about five minutes. Rapid firing, slow firing, limp wrist firing, normal firing. Zero malfunctions, and it ran like a champ. And it's accurate as hell, too. I'll do this a few more times, but otherwise, this one is a keeper, and I think the problem is solved, I just missed some packing grease or whatever they coat it in before shipment from Israel.

(By the way, I originally cross-posted this on m1911.org, for more suggestions.)

Looks like you solved the issue with a complete tear down and cleaning.

But..........


When you detail strip it again check the extractor hook. Look for signs of machine marks in the hook area. Also check the extractor to see if it might be showing any signs of breakage on the hook area. Sounds odd but I have seen that before.

Also take a look on the inside of the ejection port. What you are looking for here are machine marks or burrs on the inside of the slide by the port area.

Check the ejector. Again look for any issues with your magazines making contact with the ejector. There should be minimal if any contact with the ejector and the back left side of the magazine.


HTH

btw nice pick up there

[Gun]

That's great that you got 'er up and runnin' proper!