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robctwo · January 2, 2011, 08:51 PM

My 9mm 1911 was very problematic when new. Tried a bunch of different mags. Finally took it to my local smith. The extractor was out of spec. The locator pad, the bump in back of the hook, was not filed down enough, so the hook didn't get enough of the cartridge rim.

Problem fixed. Runs like a top. I can run very light reloads with a reduced recoil spring for games, and switch out the recoil spring for full power loads.

Wilson 10 round mags are 100% reliable.

Mine's a Les Baer PII. I like the look of that S&W Pro.

January 2, 2011, 08:51 PM	#17
robctwo Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2002 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 644	My 9mm 1911 was very problematic when new. Tried a bunch of different mags. Finally took it to my local smith. The extractor was out of spec. The locator pad, the bump in back of the hook, was not filed down enough, so the hook didn't get enough of the cartridge rim. Problem fixed. Runs like a top. I can run very light reloads with a reduced recoil spring for games, and switch out the recoil spring for full power loads. Wilson 10 round mags are 100% reliable. Mine's a Les Baer PII. I like the look of that S&W Pro.