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Help w/1911.frame battering?photos
- Thread starter kart racer
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Dave Sample
Moderator
One thing you need to know is that heavier springs are thicker. This could cause what Bob pointed out but I am thinking now that the lower end may have missed the heat treatment room or failed to pass some other hardness test. Without having this gun here, it is very difficult to tell.
There is not Shok Buff or FLGR in my 1954 LW Carry Commander. I think that I stated clearly that I used them in my Toy Guns so we are not that far apart. I am open minded enough to think that there are various applications for these kind of parts. I think they extend recoil spring life when used in a gun that is shot in matches . Ed Head at Gunsite disagrees with me and simp[ly said "A $5.00 spring is not a problem to me!" I also think they save finger tips by eliminating "Pinch Checking." He said "We don't teach that any more." He did not say why or who's finger got shot . I value his opinion , but I build these guns, he just shoots them.
Most Pistolsmiths are Hard Headed, Arrogant, Opinionated, and very good at what they do. We all have different ideas and styles of work so we are all right, or we are all wrong. I prefer to think that their way works for them, and my way works for me. This is called "Free Enterprise" and is part of being an American. I do not use heavy recoil springs in 1911's . I use what the factory calls for in recoil springs ( I use a 16 1/2 lb VP in 45 ACP's) but make adjustments on the other springs such as the heavy duty firing pin spring, step down mainspring and magazine catch spring. I use a stock sear spring from Wolff and tweak it to suit my needs. My guns are not fussy about ammo and will generaly shoot any kind of ammo including 175,000 IPSC semi wad cutters. Thsi is what I like and tell my clients to use. I like to achive a well balanced gun. They are more fun to shoot!
There is not Shok Buff or FLGR in my 1954 LW Carry Commander. I think that I stated clearly that I used them in my Toy Guns so we are not that far apart. I am open minded enough to think that there are various applications for these kind of parts. I think they extend recoil spring life when used in a gun that is shot in matches . Ed Head at Gunsite disagrees with me and simp[ly said "A $5.00 spring is not a problem to me!" I also think they save finger tips by eliminating "Pinch Checking." He said "We don't teach that any more." He did not say why or who's finger got shot . I value his opinion , but I build these guns, he just shoots them.
Most Pistolsmiths are Hard Headed, Arrogant, Opinionated, and very good at what they do. We all have different ideas and styles of work so we are all right, or we are all wrong. I prefer to think that their way works for them, and my way works for me. This is called "Free Enterprise" and is part of being an American. I do not use heavy recoil springs in 1911's . I use what the factory calls for in recoil springs ( I use a 16 1/2 lb VP in 45 ACP's) but make adjustments on the other springs such as the heavy duty firing pin spring, step down mainspring and magazine catch spring. I use a stock sear spring from Wolff and tweak it to suit my needs. My guns are not fussy about ammo and will generaly shoot any kind of ammo including 175,000 IPSC semi wad cutters. Thsi is what I like and tell my clients to use. I like to achive a well balanced gun. They are more fun to shoot!
Harry Bonar
New member
frame battering
Dear Shooter:
I had the same thing happen on a 1911! However, the slide actully "stuck-back" after firing.
I got rid of the guide-rod - fixed immediately.
At Novaks we NEVER use a guide-rod in a combat 45! Many do, but not me; my guns MUST go "bang" everytime!
Harry B.
Dear Shooter:
I had the same thing happen on a 1911! However, the slide actully "stuck-back" after firing.
I got rid of the guide-rod - fixed immediately.
At Novaks we NEVER use a guide-rod in a combat 45! Many do, but not me; my guns MUST go "bang" everytime!
Harry B.
Dave Sample
Moderator
Most FLGR's need to be fitted and that is why problems occur in some 1911's. I have been using them since they came out in my Toy Guns and I just ordered three pacs of CP Shock Buffs for my guns. They do not affect function in any way that I know of and I have never had a problem with one in 20 years. I have never had most of the problems that come up on forums because my guns run. 100%. Guide rod or not.
I do not care about Internet fads that start on these forums. I go by what I know to be true from my own experience.
I do not care about Internet fads that start on these forums. I go by what I know to be true from my own experience.