What is my gun doing, and is it a problem? - Page 4

JD · June 30th, 2007, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by OD

As has been mentioned, timing is critical on the micro 1911s, I would replace the springs with a Wolff Service Pack II, it includes the heavier magazine spring also.
http://gunsprings.com/SemiAuto/Colt.html#1911ServPak (scroll down)

I don't see anything for the 3" bull bbl. Kimbers, they have the dual captured recoil spring PITA apparatus.

But Kimbers online store does have them for sale.

OD · June 30th, 2007, 01:22 PM

Ah, right, it's an Ultra.

I would change all the springs though, even if you'd have to buy the recoil spring separate.

JD · June 30th, 2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by OD

Ah, right, it's an Ultra.

I would change all the springs though, even if you'd have to buy the recoil spring separate.

Kimber sells the whole assembly, rod and springs assembled for $44.95

OD · June 30th, 2007, 01:35 PM

Well that sux.

JD · June 30th, 2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by OD

Well that sux.

It's Kimber, what did you expect?

pgrass101 · June 30th, 2007, 03:12 PM

I agree replace the springs and tune the ejector

OD · June 30th, 2007, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JD

It's Kimber, what did you expect?

Bud White · June 30th, 2007, 06:05 PM

also check to see if the Extractor is clocking as ten ring pointed out after my post easy way to do it is to take a sharpie my fav gunsmithing tool and mark the top of the extractor with the slide closed

Now very carefully better with dud true ammo not snap caps slap a mag in and drop the slide.. See if the extractor turned one way or the other and note how much

then rack it briskly your trying to simulate it cycling and see again did the Extractor turn do this a full mag and get back to me ..

Bud White · June 30th, 2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JD

It's Kimber, what did you expect?

About what i would expect from MIMBER wonder if you can change it to a non captive design ..

limatunes · June 30th, 2007, 07:33 PM

After doing a "home tune" to the extractor and taking it to the range today, I'm happy to report that after a box of 50, not one single casing had those markings. I picked up all of my brass and looked it over VERY carefully.

All looks and is acting well and I'm hoping it stays that way!!

It may be a good idea to replace the extractor and springs anyway, but for now it seems that my gun is cured.

Thanks for all the help!! I don't know what I'd do without this place! (Okay, that's a lie, I'd call a gunsmith, but this is cheaper!

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June 30th, 2007, 01:22 PM	#32
OD VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vatican City Posts: 2,724	Ah, right, it's an Ultra. I would change all the springs though, even if you'd have to buy the recoil spring separate. __________________ OD "Slow down, you'll get a more harmonious outcome...." -------------------------------------------- *"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." - Jeff Cooper*

June 30th, 2007, 01:35 PM	#34
OD VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vatican City Posts: 2,724	Well that sux. __________________ OD "Slow down, you'll get a more harmonious outcome...." -------------------------------------------- *"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." - Jeff Cooper*

June 30th, 2007, 03:12 PM	#36
pgrass101 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 6,008	I agree replace the springs and tune the ejector __________________ Noli nothis permittere te terere

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June 30th, 2007, 06:05 PM	#38
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 17,476	also check to see if the Extractor is clocking as ten ring pointed out after my post easy way to do it is to take a sharpie my fav gunsmithing tool and mark the top of the extractor with the slide closed Now very carefully better with dud true ammo not snap caps slap a mag in and drop the slide.. See if the extractor turned one way or the other and note how much then rack it briskly your trying to simulate it cycling and see again did the Extractor turn do this a full mag and get back to me ..