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TacticalDefense1911 · February 1, 2013, 09:22 AM

As WVSig said, almost all failures in a 1911 can be attributed to the magazines or the extractor tension. Here is a good test that many use to see if your extractor is tensioned properly http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=131

Also, I would buy some quality aftermarket magazines from either Chip McCormack, Tripp Research or Wilson Combat. Most factory magazines are junk even though 7-round mags generally have fewer issues then 8-round magazines.

Start here; if you still have issues then you will need to dig deeper, but these usually solve most issues.

February 1, 2013, 09:22 AM	#14
TacticalDefense1911 Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,277	As WVSig said, almost all failures in a 1911 can be attributed to the magazines or the extractor tension. Here is a good test that many use to see if your extractor is tensioned properly http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=131 Also, I would buy some quality aftermarket magazines from either Chip McCormack, Tripp Research or Wilson Combat. Most factory magazines are junk even though 7-round mags generally have fewer issues then 8-round magazines. Start here; if you still have issues then you will need to dig deeper, but these usually solve most issues.