What does this mean?

VaughnT · October 25, 2000, 02:40 PM

I was just overlooking my SA 1911 and noticed that the chamber/barrel will drop down with a noticable click when fully locked up and a round in the pipe.

All I did was press down on the chamber with my thumb, accidentally at first, and the drop was about 1/32" or less. Something in there is clicking but I can't say what.

So, what does this mean?

I've also noted what appears to be scrape marks on the primers where the firing pin hits on center and then seems to skid down a bit. Could be up a bit.

Is one related to the other?

As always, your thoughts are appreciated.

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char923 · October 25, 2000, 03:56 PM

If you can push the barrel down with it load or unload, the barrel in not fully lock up. The barrel vertical lug or barrel feet lug or slide lug are worn and maybe a worn barrel link. For the click I dont know

Jim V · October 25, 2000, 08:41 PM

the click is the barrel bottoming out.

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James K · October 25, 2000, 11:03 PM

On a properly fitted gun, the barrel should not drop as you describe. Also the drag mark on the primer indicates premature opening or a weak firing pin spring. I recommend you have that gun checked out by a gunsmith familiar with that pistol.

If "SA" is Springfield Armory, Inc., you might call them and see if they will take a look at the gun.

Jim

**4V50 Gary** · October 25, 2000, 11:47 PM

Sounds like you need a new link as the old one isn't holding it the locked position.

October 25, 2000, 02:40 PM	#1
VaughnT Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2000 Location: Western SC Posts: 663	I was just overlooking my SA 1911 and noticed that the chamber/barrel will drop down with a noticable click when fully locked up and a round in the pipe. All I did was press down on the chamber with my thumb, accidentally at first, and the drop was about 1/32" or less. Something in there is clicking but I can't say what. So, what does this mean? I've also noted what appears to be scrape marks on the primers where the firing pin hits on center and then seems to skid down a bit. Could be up a bit. Is one related to the other? As always, your thoughts are appreciated. ------------------ When Reason Fails.....

October 25, 2000, 03:56 PM	#2
char923 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2000 Location: Anchorage AK Posts: 237	If you can push the barrel down with it load or unload, the barrel in not fully lock up. The barrel vertical lug or barrel feet lug or slide lug are worn and maybe a worn barrel link. For the click I dont know

October 25, 2000, 08:41 PM	#3
Jim V Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 1999 Location: SE Michigan - USA Posts: 4,038	the click is the barrel bottoming out. ------------------ "If there be treachery, let there be jihad." *Ne Conjuge Nobiscum*

October 25, 2000, 11:03 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	On a properly fitted gun, the barrel should not drop as you describe. Also the drag mark on the primer indicates premature opening or a weak firing pin spring. I recommend you have that gun checked out by a gunsmith familiar with that pistol. If "SA" is Springfield Armory, Inc., you might call them and see if they will take a look at the gun. Jim

October 25, 2000, 11:47 PM	#5
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,832	Sounds like you need a new link as the old one isn't holding it the locked position.