Anyone have problems with Springfields 1911A1?

[wheelgunner]

Just purchased a Springfield 1911A1 Mil Spec.

I put 300 rounds through it on the first outing.

During the 300 rounds, twice I experienced a double feed.

Has anyone else experienced this?

I called Springfield and they told me to send it back, and that it is an extractor problem.

Huh??? What does the extractor have to do with a double feed? I don't have any problems extracting and ejecting spent cartridges.

I have a problem with it trying to chamber 2 live rounds.

[Pablo]

Just purchased a Springfield 1911A1 Mil Spec.

I put 300 rounds through it on the first outing.

During the 300 rounds, twice I experienced a double feed.

Has anyone else experienced this?

I called Springfield and they told me to send it back, and that it is an extractor problem.

Huh??? What does the extractor have to do with a double feed? I don't have any problems extracting and ejecting spent cartridges.

I have a problem with it trying to chamber 2 live rounds.

this was a brand new gun, right?
What kind of ammo and magazines are you using?

[SVTNate]

I have a Springfield TRP, my friend has a Loaded lightweight model. I have been to the range with him almost every time his gun has been fired, since it was new a few months ago. About 1,500 rounds through it now.

Neither of us has had a single malfunction of any kind.

I don't see what the extractor has to do with a double feed. I'd put a couple hundred more rounds through the gun, and try some different magazines, before you send the gun to SA. If you must, though, I'm sure they'll take care of it.

[NwG]

+1 for a few hundread more rounds and try a few brands of mags.. I usually don't start messing around with my 1911's until after about 1000 rounds.. By then they seam to really be in there best working order.. My old Kimber custom classic has 12,000+ rounds and only gets better!!!!

[wheelgunner]

I have a Colt 1991A1 and havn't had any problems.

Yes it is a brand new gun. I was shooting Wolf ammo.

[kalibear]

Don't use the stock mags that it came with. I've had good experience with Wilson mags

[Army]

Both of mine run like raped apes. The only problems I ever have, is directly ammo related. I use CMC mags exclusively.

[maxicon]

I have a Milspec (NM serial number) that's a few years old now, and it's never had any problems except with cheap mags. I replaced the factory mags with Mecgar 8 rounders, and they've been good. The factory mags work OK, but I don't like how they load.

I'd echo the suggestion to put a few hundred rounds more of different ammo through it, but some 1911s need a bit of tweaking, it seems. Mine doesn't like the Walmart value-pack .45 ammo (reliability's good, but not accuracy), though lots of people have good luck with it.

max

[SDlocal]

Break in

You have to Break in 1911's shoot about 500 to 1,000 rounds and report back. Make sure to lube it heavily during this process.

[Kruzr]

Just purchased a Springfield 1911A1 Mil Spec.

I put 300 rounds through it on the first outing.

During the 300 rounds, twice I experienced a double feed.

Has anyone else experienced this?

I called Springfield and they told me to send it back, and that it is an extractor problem.

Huh??? What does the extractor have to do with a double feed? I don't have any problems extracting and ejecting spent cartridges.

I have a problem with it trying to chamber 2 live rounds.

I'd try it with some other ammo like WWB. Try brass ammo.

This can be caused by bad mag springs. Does it happen with more than one magazine?

It may also be that the extractor tension is too loose. The extractor is CRITICAL to feeding in a 1911. The round must slip up under the hook as the slide is moving forward. The tension must be enough to keep the round from slipping too far up the breechface but still loose enough to allow the round to slip under the hook into the right position.

You may need to check the tension and adjust it as needed. Take a look at this link.

http://m1911.org/technic2.htm

[ohsmily]

I have a Colt 1991A1 and havn't had any problems.

Yes it is a brand new gun. I was shooting Wolf ammo.

First of all, like other have said, don't worry about malfunctions until after about 500-1000 rounds through the gun...
Second, your problem is that you are shooting Wolf ammo...that stuff is perfect for SKS's and AK's...but don't put it through better guns...
you just spent about 700 on a 1911 and you are going to skimp a couple cents per round on shi-ty ammo (shi-ty for 1911's, not for SKS, AK's, etc)
.........

[wheelgunner]

Second, your problem is that you are shooting Wolf ammo...that stuff is perfect for SKS's and AK's...but don't put it through better guns...
you just spent about 700 on a 1911 and you are going to skimp a couple cents per round on shi-ty ammo (shi-ty for 1911's, not for SKS, AK's, etc)
.........

Wolf ammo has improved, they do have a hunting line and their 22lr ammo is very expensive. Posters in 1911 forums rate wolf 45 ammo as pretty good.




I realize that the 1911A1 needs about 500-1000 rounds through it for proper breakin. However a double feed is something I have never experienced before with a single stack magazine. When I called Springfield I told them that I realize that I need to put in 500-1000 rounds. Springfield said that I could try another 100 rounds but they said it probably wouldn't matter and its a problem with the gun...

The double feed is with 2 live rounds. As the slide is coming back a live round pops out of the mag. When the slide moves forward it strips a round from the mag and at the same time it pushes the round on top forward. Hows a round come out of the mag when the slide moves rearward?

I thought that it might a mag problem, but Springfield says its something else.

I am wondering if anyone else has experienced the same problem, and what they did to rectifly the problem.

Thanks

[RRangel]

If they're paying for it to be fixed go ahead and send it back. All you have to loose with it is some time.

Wolf ammo has improved, they do have a hunting line and their 22lr ammo is very expensive. Posters in 1911 forums rate wolf 45 ammo as pretty good.




I realize that the 1911A1 needs about 500-1000 rounds through it for proper breakin. However a double feed is something I have never experienced before with a single stack magazine. When I called Springfield I told them that I realize that I need to put in 500-1000 rounds. Springfield said that I could try another 100 rounds but they said it probably wouldn't matter and its a problem with the gun...

The double feed is with 2 live rounds. As the slide is coming back a live round pops out of the mag. When the slide moves forward it strips a round from the mag and at the same time it pushes the round on top forward. Hows a round come out of the mag when the slide moves rearward?

I thought that it might a mag problem, but Springfield says its something else.

I am wondering if anyone else has experienced the same problem, and what they did to rectifly the problem.

Thanks

[Kruzr]

I'd once again strongly suggest you shoot other ammo and try other mags before do anything or send it anywhere.

[BigAL]

The double feed is with 2 live rounds. As the slide is coming back a live round pops out of the mag. When the slide moves forward it strips a round from the mag and at the same time it pushes the round on top forward. Hows a round come out of the mag when the slide moves rearward?

I thought that it might a mag problem, but Springfield says its something else.

Definitely sounds like a mag problem. A round should not just "pop out" of the mag like that. The feed lips should hold the case as it gets fed forward and not let go until the cartridge has moved far enough forward that it cannot also feed the next round. I once had the same problem with some 10 round Glock beater mags where the feed lips had worn. Trying a new mag would be a good idea.