Question About Potential Feed Ramp Damage to 1911 - Page 2

automatic slim · May 19th, 2009, 11:56 AM

Having worked on many 1911 type pistols, I have yet to see one where the follower actually comes in contact with the feed ramp. Now the type you're concerned with is unsupported at the front which does allow it to move forward slightly during the feeding cycle as the slide pushes the round into the chamber. However this forward motion typically isn't enough to actually make contact with the ramp.
the obvious solution would be to examine your feed ramp for any damage. In the event you find some, a smith can polish out any scarring and the steel followers can easily be replaced with polomer ones available from Wilsons or Brownells. Maybe the thing to do just for peace of mind.

OD · May 19th, 2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

I was asking about the Metalform no front skirt 8 round mag fixed steel leg, shown in the picture next to the 7 round Metalform long skirt length mag.

That is the mag I have. Do I need to be concerned about ramp damage to my aluminum Ultra Carry using those mags.

Thanks.

No, I don't believe you have anything to worry about with the "standard" follower, Colt has been using them with their alloy framed pistols since the mid-1970s. The ones I'd stay away from are the Devel type, I have seen them gouge alloy feed ramps first hand.

Ron · May 19th, 2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by automatic slim

Having worked on many 1911 type pistols, I have yet to see one where the follower actually comes in contact with the feed ramp. Now the type you're concerned with is unsupported at the front which does allow it to move forward slightly during the feeding cycle as the slide pushes the round into the chamber. However this forward motion typically isn't enough to actually make contact with the ramp.
the obvious solution would be to examine your feed ramp for any damage. In the event you find some, a smith can polish out any scarring and the steel followers can easily be replaced with polomer ones available from Wilsons or Brownells. Maybe the thing to do just for peace of mind.

Thanks, I will look into that.

May 19th, 2009, 11:56 AM	#11
automatic slim Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The western edge of The Confederacy Posts: 1,223	Having worked on many 1911 type pistols, I have yet to see one where the follower actually comes in contact with the feed ramp. Now the type you're concerned with is unsupported at the front which does allow it to move forward slightly during the feeding cycle as the slide pushes the round into the chamber. However this forward motion typically isn't enough to actually make contact with the ramp. the obvious solution would be to examine your feed ramp for any damage. In the event you find some, a smith can polish out any scarring and the steel followers can easily be replaced with polomer ones available from Wilsons or Brownells. Maybe the thing to do just for peace of mind. __________________ "First gallant South Carolina nobly made the stand." Edge of Darkness

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