Xavier Thoughts: The 1911 Gap
The 1911 Gap Because of the ready supply of aftermarket parts, many people teach themselves a bit of gunsmithing on the kitchen table after the purchase of their first 1911. This is not a bad thing really, it only becomes a problem when they do not understand concepts such as…………If you are about to grind on the feedramp of a 1911 with a Dremel to make it feed better, you are about to turn a 1911 frame into a trotline weight. Unfortunately Danny Dremel will often try to pass off his mistake to an unsuspecting buyer lured by price.
When considering a used 1911 with a non-ramped barrel, expect there to be a small (about 2mm) gap between the frame’s feedramp and the barrel’s feedramp when the slide is locked back. This is normal. It’s supposed to be there. If it is not there, the pistol will never feed correctly, and the only solution is to weld-up and recut the frame, cut out the frame and install a ramped barrel, or replace the frame. None of these options are fiscally attractive.
Always check for this gap. If it is not present, pass on the gun. You will save yourself a lot of anguish.
Here is what you want to avoid.
Labels: 1911 Basics, Gun Tradin’
posted by Xavier at 6:33 PM