Gunsite Slimline pistol

Rifle · April 14, 1999, 08:33 PM

Wondering if anyone has experience with this modification to their pistol?

nyala · April 22, 1999, 12:42 AM

I have one built on the compact Springfield Armory 1911 by Ted at Gunsmith. The package is neat but I have had some problems with reliable feeding and the slide locking back with rounds in the mag. It made several trips back to the Smithy without much improvement leaving me miffed. But, I have rather small hands and the reduced grip diameter is great. Also I had the low safety installed and like it.
Hope this helps.

JohnN · April 22, 1999, 06:20 PM

Nyala,

If you are using the MagPac magazines that Gunsite recommends that may be your problem. Try either Chip McCormick's Shooting Star or Wilson mags.

John

Rifle · April 26, 1999, 06:09 PM

Thanks for the response guys. Yes, try different magazines. In my experience, slide lock and feeding problems are just as likely to be magazine problems as the weapon. Surprised Gunsite didn't suggest that.

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April 14, 1999, 08:33 PM	#1
Rifle Junior Member Join Date: February 16, 1999 Location: Ponchatoula LA USA Posts: 14	Wondering if anyone has experience with this modification to their pistol?

April 22, 1999, 12:42 AM	#2
nyala Junior Member Join Date: April 21, 1999 Posts: 3	I have one built on the compact Springfield Armory 1911 by Ted at Gunsmith. The package is neat but I have had some problems with reliable feeding and the slide locking back with rounds in the mag. It made several trips back to the Smithy without much improvement leaving me miffed. But, I have rather small hands and the reduced grip diameter is great. Also I had the low safety installed and like it. Hope this helps.

April 22, 1999, 06:20 PM	#3
JohnN Member Join Date: October 23, 1998 Location: Indiana Posts: 15	Nyala, If you are using the MagPac magazines that Gunsite recommends that may be your problem. Try either Chip McCormick's Shooting Star or Wilson mags. John

April 26, 1999, 06:09 PM	#4
Rifle Junior Member Join Date: February 16, 1999 Location: Ponchatoula LA USA Posts: 14	Thanks for the response guys. Yes, try different magazines. In my experience, slide lock and feeding problems are just as likely to be magazine problems as the weapon. Surprised Gunsite didn't suggest that. ------------------ Life is hopelessly complex for those who have no principles.