Can one of you 1911 smiths give me bit of advice please? I have a Springfield "loaded" 1911 in the LW or aluminum frame model. I want to do a little polishing of the feed ramp in the frame and therein lies my question. The land or flat transition area between the frame ramp and the barrel ramp is about .O60-.070" wide. I know I have to go into that aluminum ramp very gently with the polishing media but should I radius the top of the ramp so there is a smoother jump from the magazine into the chamber mouth? I had a pre '70 National Match by Colt that was custom shop throated and there was almost one smooth surface between frame and barrel. The frame ramp shined like a mirror. I also owned two Combat Commanders which were throated and polished by the late great Russ Carniak and they both showed only a hairline transition between the two parts.
Any suggestions? Would I be better off just sending this piece back to the factory and telling them to make it feed hollow points consistently?
You help here is most welcome and appreciated.
Viejo
Any suggestions? Would I be better off just sending this piece back to the factory and telling them to make it feed hollow points consistently?
You help here is most welcome and appreciated.
Viejo