Wow, it's been a while since I've written to TFL. I recently purchased a loaded, SS Springfield Armory 1911 A1. It's my first 1911. I took it to the range last week and had FTF's with every mag. I was told by the salesman/owner of the place it was purchased that it takes about 500 rounds to break it in. I've read on other areas that people have the ramp polished, the barrel throated, replace the recoil spring, etc.. on a brand new 1911 to make it reliable. I can deal with getting new mags - it seems that Wilson, Power Mags or Mec-Gars are the ones most reliable.
Anyway, I'm OK with running a few hundred more rounds through it before having any work done - if necessary. I really dislike the idea of sending it back to the factory and I don't want to void the warranty by having any work done by an outside gunsmith. My question: Is it normal for a brand-new SA 1911 to have so many FTF's when first used? I'm not limp-wristing and the first round is chambered properly.
I'll be happy when it's broken-in and working properly because the thing is really nice-looking and seems to be really accurate. My other .45 is a two-tone SIG P220 which is accurate, nice-looking and was RELIABLE OOTB.
Thanks for any help/info.
Rich
Anyway, I'm OK with running a few hundred more rounds through it before having any work done - if necessary. I really dislike the idea of sending it back to the factory and I don't want to void the warranty by having any work done by an outside gunsmith. My question: Is it normal for a brand-new SA 1911 to have so many FTF's when first used? I'm not limp-wristing and the first round is chambered properly.
I'll be happy when it's broken-in and working properly because the thing is really nice-looking and seems to be really accurate. My other .45 is a two-tone SIG P220 which is accurate, nice-looking and was RELIABLE OOTB.
Thanks for any help/info.
Rich