1911 casing ejecting to face

[dummykid]

I tested my 1911 colt GC NM 9mm last weekend and I noticed each shell would hit my forehead directly ( I had tried different ammo), so I was wondering what I should do without sending the gun back to Colt? or what was the turn around time for Colt warranty?

[teflondog]

It's most likely an extractor issue. With the slide off the gun, use a round to check the extractor tension. Check youtube for tutorials if you're not sure.

[dummykid]

It's most likely an extractor issue. With the slide off the gun, use a round to check the extractor tension. Check youtube for tutorials if you're not sure.

Thanks, gonna check youtube video to see how to tune it

[CifaldiPrecision]

1911 casing ejecting to face

Are there dents on the case mouth?

Is this about how low your ejection port goes?



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[IVC]

Also, not shooting gangsta style helps...

[heidad01]

Thanks, gonna check youtube video to see how to tune it

That is the right idea. Im sure the experts here are going to have some solutions for you.

The one thing you do not do is sending a gun back to Colt for tuning. You will not see that gun for months.

[dummykid]

Are there dents on the case mouth?

Is this about how low your ejection port goes?

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it looks like it, and the shell is hitting both back and front of ejection ports.









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[dummykid]

Also, not shooting gangsta style helps...

[CifaldiPrecision]

it looks like it, and the shell is hitting both back and front of ejection ports.









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[dummykid]

you are correct. I took the video when my friend was shooting it and he told me the shell hit the back and deflected to front then deflect back to my head. something like this.

[XDJYo]

[ojisan]

Case is not clearing the ejection port before the slide starts coming back forward.
Often this is because the fired case is not hitting the ejector hard enough to knock the case clear quick enough.
Check extractor as mentioned above, be sure it has a good grip on the case.
Check ejector, be sure it is mounted solid and is the right length for your gun.
If all this checks out OK, then maybe a slightly softer recoil spring (or hotter ammo) is needed.

This applies to all guns, not just 1911s.

BTW: Take a look at an early mil spec 1911...the ejection port is tiny compared to those of today...barely larger than the case itself.
It's all about the timing of the ejection.

[CifaldiPrecision]

BTW: Take a look at an early mil spec 1911...the ejection port is tiny compared to those of today...barely larger than the case itself.
It's all about the timing of the ejection.

[XDJYo]

Interesting comment re: ejectors. What is it about competition guns that would require an extended ejector. And I guess, more to the point, what difference does extended vs regular length accomplish?

Thanks!!! (Just a guy trying to learn more about the inner workings of a 1911).

[CifaldiPrecision]

1911 casing ejecting to face

Interesting comment re: ejectors. What is it about competition guns that would require an extended ejector. And I guess, more to the point, what difference does extended vs regular length accomplish?

Thanks!!! (Just a guy trying to learn more about the inner workings of a 1911).