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Espresso · January 12, 2000, 02:46 AM

I have a Colt 1991 with five hundred rounds of Federal and Hornady ball fired through it. I'd like to fix this myself if I can. The problem is a failure to go into battery. It occurs every 50-70 rounds. The round strips off the mag just fine but hangs up just before going into battery. A tap at the rear of the slide knocks the round into battery every time. So far I've replaced the recoil spring to an 18 lb. weight. Everything else is factory stock. The pistol is kept properly lubed. The pistol functions fine otherwise. I think I'd like to polish the feed ramp and bolt face next. Suggestions? Also does anyone know where I can purchase some emery cloth in southern California?

January 12, 2000, 02:46 AM	#1
Espresso Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 1999 Posts: 119	I have a Colt 1991 with five hundred rounds of Federal and Hornady ball fired through it. I'd like to fix this myself if I can. The problem is a failure to go into battery. It occurs every 50-70 rounds. The round strips off the mag just fine but hangs up just before going into battery. A tap at the rear of the slide knocks the round into battery every time. So far I've replaced the recoil spring to an 18 lb. weight. Everything else is factory stock. The pistol is kept properly lubed. The pistol functions fine otherwise. I think I'd like to polish the feed ramp and bolt face next. Suggestions? Also does anyone know where I can purchase some emery cloth in southern California?