1911 slide problem

[Markus]

I got my 1911 here a couple months ago and the slide was slick as snot now however it takes a lot of force to pull the slide back and the slide does not go all the way forward by about 1/8th of an inch. This causes the gun not to fire until I manually push it forward that last little bit. I have cleaned it in the times that I have shot the firearm but as it's my first 1911 maybe I missed something or put it together wrong?

[JTROKS]

What brand and model is it? Has it been worked on by a real or kitchen table gunsmith?

[Snoopy47]

Liked asked above, but what kind of ammo is being used? Does it go into battery without ammo?

Is the recoil spring tired? Are you oiling the rails on both the slide and frame?

[PRCABR4Christ]

Does it go into battery without ammo?

this...

[G60]

Are you riding the slide forward or letting it slam shut?

[Markus]

It's a RIA tactical no real gunsmithing work on it besides a feed ramp polish. The gun does this while empty as well. As far as ammo I was using 5 grains of unique with a 230gr lrn a powder puff load. I also use breakfee clp and could it be I need a dedicated oil or something different for the slide?

[nrgcruizer]

It's your link pin. Check your link and see if the pin is flush on both sides. One side should be mangled like mines on my RIA 1911A1. That's the side that the pin is rubbing against the slide causing the malfunction on your RIA. It's not your mag, or extractor either. So take it apart and look at the link pin on your barrel before you start spending too much money on parts that never needed to be replaced.

BTW, I don't think this is an RIA issue. It's a 1911 issue as I have read other 1911 makers having the same issue with poorly fitted link pins. Yes. Link pins for 1911s come in various sizes.

[Garand1911]

try and do a detail strip of the gun, and see if something is not lining up, you might need to replace some parts that maybe be broken or poor quality.

[JanG]

the barrel link may also be too long causing excessive drag at the barrel lugs when returning to battery.

you should try calling armscor in nevada to see what they want to do. they might have you send the gun to them for a fixing. i heard they add a little extra for your troubles though i've never had to find for myself.

[PRCABR4Christ]

It's your link pin. Check your link and see if the pin is flush on both sides. One side should be mangled like mines on my RIA 1911A1. That's the side that the pin is rubbing against the slide causing the malfunction on your RIA. It's not your mag, or extractor either. So take it apart and look at the link pin on your barrel before you start spending too much money on parts that never needed to be replaced.

BTW, I don't think this is an RIA issue. It's a 1911 issue as I have read other 1911 makers having the same issue with poorly fitted link pins. Yes. Link pins for 1911s come in various sizes.

It may be a link pin, but if so it's not necessarily due to poor fit, not all link pins have been peened in, some are loose, just keep an eye out to make sure it's centered when reassembling your gun (when the gun is assembled it shouldn't have anywhere to move to)

[PRCABR4Christ]

the barrel link may also be too long causing excessive drag at the barrel lugs when returning to battery.

possible but not probable, barrel lugs could fit fit too tightly as well

[Markus]

It's not a new gun but I've put about 400 rounds through it before this problem cropped up. Im thinking it's a problem with my reassembly.

[osxgp]

Link pin or the slide stop I'm guessing.

[redcliff]

Did you reinstall the recoil spring onto the recoil guide rod properly? Small or closed end onto the guide rod, and open or larger end in the recoil spring plug? Some 1911's are more sensitive to this than others. Is the slide stop inserted fully flush against the frame?

I assume you've properly lubricated the frame rails, barrel to bushing interface, top of barrel in the front portion of the ejection port, slide lug recesses and disconnector/hammer track on the slide?

We're really whistling in the dark here without a lot of pictures. It's probably easier to take it to a smith with an experienced eye to diagnose the problem if its not something previously suggested in this thread.

[sarge1572]

how far did you disassemble it?