I have a Sistema 1911a1 that works fine. However, I just decided to try out a bushing/compensator and have noticed something that makes me curious. I haven't taken it to the range yet, and won't be able to for a couple weeks, but wanted some advice before I do go.
The 'problem' I am running into is one of barrel to bushing fit. The stock bushing allows the pistol to work fine. When the barrel is removed from the slide, the bushing slides up/down the barrel with no problems and no apparent drag. It also will 'rock' about 5-10 degrees of motion on the barrel [in the middle of barrel or end. I know this is the 'loose' tolerances of the standard g.i. issue design and I know the slide has no 'binding' on it when returning to battery while hand-cycling my snap caps.
HOWEVER, the 'drop in' bushing/compensator [yes, it does drop in and install by finger, not wrench] is a bit snugger on the barrel and the slide takes longer to return to battery while hand-cycling snap caps. The b/c will slide the entire length of the barrel when it is removed from the slide, but there is a lot more noticeable drag while doing so [not resistance, just drag]. I also only wobbles about 1-4 degrees while on the middle of the barrel. The good thing is that the drag is so light that the b/c will just drop off the barrel if I turn it muzzle down. Gravity will also 'drop' the b/c the entire length of the barrel if I hold it chamber down and drop the b/c onto the muzzle. Is this the 'norm' for a better fit between the barrel/bushing, or is there something I should be concerned with? I will be testing it in 2-3 weeks, I just want to be aware if there is any problem that may cause it to be dangerous.
I have never held a 'good' bushing nor have I been able to test a fitted bushing/barrel for these issues, so I thought I would ask some of you who have. thank you for reading this far and any advice you may be able to contribute.
The 'problem' I am running into is one of barrel to bushing fit. The stock bushing allows the pistol to work fine. When the barrel is removed from the slide, the bushing slides up/down the barrel with no problems and no apparent drag. It also will 'rock' about 5-10 degrees of motion on the barrel [in the middle of barrel or end. I know this is the 'loose' tolerances of the standard g.i. issue design and I know the slide has no 'binding' on it when returning to battery while hand-cycling my snap caps.
HOWEVER, the 'drop in' bushing/compensator [yes, it does drop in and install by finger, not wrench] is a bit snugger on the barrel and the slide takes longer to return to battery while hand-cycling snap caps. The b/c will slide the entire length of the barrel when it is removed from the slide, but there is a lot more noticeable drag while doing so [not resistance, just drag]. I also only wobbles about 1-4 degrees while on the middle of the barrel. The good thing is that the drag is so light that the b/c will just drop off the barrel if I turn it muzzle down. Gravity will also 'drop' the b/c the entire length of the barrel if I hold it chamber down and drop the b/c onto the muzzle. Is this the 'norm' for a better fit between the barrel/bushing, or is there something I should be concerned with? I will be testing it in 2-3 weeks, I just want to be aware if there is any problem that may cause it to be dangerous.
I have never held a 'good' bushing nor have I been able to test a fitted bushing/barrel for these issues, so I thought I would ask some of you who have. thank you for reading this far and any advice you may be able to contribute.