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I've got a new Para 1911 GI Expert that I have taken to the range twice and run through 700 rounds. After the first range trip I did not tear down the magazines, but thoroughly cleaned and lubed up the gun only. On my second trip to the range, I experienced 4 failure to feeds during my 300 round practice.
I was wondering, since this is my first experience with owning a 1911, is it more critical to tear down 1911 magazines than it seems to be for my XD .40SC? Should I just go ahead and buy some Wilson Combat 47D magazines (these are the correct mags for my government style Para 1911, right??)? And, would it also be beneficial to pick up some Wilson springs for my Para mags?
Needless to say, I have cleaned up my Para mags now, but I am a bit uncomfortable with using the gun as my EDC until I get back out to the range (and now I'll have to find some more ammo, too :aargh4
. What say ye wise men (and ladies)?
Thanks for your help!
I was wondering, since this is my first experience with owning a 1911, is it more critical to tear down 1911 magazines than it seems to be for my XD .40SC? Should I just go ahead and buy some Wilson Combat 47D magazines (these are the correct mags for my government style Para 1911, right??)? And, would it also be beneficial to pick up some Wilson springs for my Para mags?
Needless to say, I have cleaned up my Para mags now, but I am a bit uncomfortable with using the gun as my EDC until I get back out to the range (and now I'll have to find some more ammo, too :aargh4
Thanks for your help!