Lowering/ flaring 1911

[jkgts1]

Well, I got my first 1911 a couple of weeks ago, Springfield GI. I was very happy with it, but my only complant was that the brass ejected up and back at me. So some individuals on this board mentioned lowering/ flaring the ejection port. So, I did some research and did it on my own. Not perfect but I am happy with the results, and the gun funtions fine, and no more brass in the face.

[aplinker]

Looks very nice, well done.

And yes, step 1 with any USGI is to lower and flare - or wear a face protector.

[dgey]

That looks pretty darn good. You need to really look for any imperfections..., if there is any that is...?

[phbiggs]

Thats real sharp handy work you did there. Did you re-park it or is it another finish?

[jkgts1]

Thanks for the kind words, it didn't take as long as I thought to do it, maybe 30-40 minutes.

Thats real sharp handy work you did there. Did you re-park it or is it another finish?

I actually just recoated it with Duracoat that I had left over from refinishing my rifle.

[g17owner]

You can also try changing the ejector. My old mil-spec had the extended ejector and the brass was never in my face. Good job by the way the finish looks almost factory