Quote from: sqlbullet on July 26 2013 10:07:55 PM MDT
Almost certainlyvextractor related.  I have had the same issue in my 1911.  Not extractor tension fixed it for me.  I would detail strip the slide and clean it all good.  On reassembly check the tension with an empty case.

Hi sqlbullet, I'm having a hard time understanding your post, I have this exact same issue with my Kimber SS Target II, I originally was told that the extractor was likely not holding the case tight enough so I tightened it, but that seems to have made it worse.  Did you fix this issue by lightening extractor tension in your 1911?

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I have a Buris FastFire II on a Glock 35 Unlimited I built for GSSF.  It is a nice sight as opticals go for the $.  All my other target pistols have a fiber optic front blade from Dawson, and I do love those.  I can't speak for 100 yard shots, but I went with the 3 MOA dot and taking my time, freehand, at 30 yards, I am more accurate than with open sights.  So I'd guess it would pretty well at 100 on something as big as a hog.

Same here.  I just loaded up 1500 of the 185 Gr RN over 13.0 gr of AA #9 with CCI 350s.  This is my target load, very accurate, no unburnt powder and it still has enough uumph to remind you that you're shooting a 10mm.  I'm going to load up 2500 .40s over N340 next and I should be all set until at least June.  I'll again reiterate how much I like these bullets, very accurate, very consistent in weight, and the moly coating eliminates lead/copper fouling.  At least for me, I don't get a build up of moly in the barrel, but if you do, it's as easy as a quick scrub with Kroil or another good penetrating oil. 

I should likely order some more guessing that he's way behind on orders with all the ammo mayhem.

Thanks for the link to the article.  I checked the tension the way the video showed and it didn't seem all that loose, but increased tension anyway.  I went a little too far the first time and it was too tight, it wouldn't feed very well (just dropping the slide and racking by hand).  I tweaked the extractor a little back and feeding seems reliable again, so I'll see if it makes any difference the next time out at the range.

Buster, what didn't you like about the Kimber?

Quote from: Glen72 on March 01 2013 04:48:53 PM MST
Have you loaded 10's with the 40cal's?

Same bullets for both 10mm and .40 S&W.

I can confirm that 800X doesn't meter in my Dillon Square Deal no matter what I try.  The last time I tried I had variances of as much as .8 grains.  I still have 5 lbs collecting dust in my cabinet, I'm not into hand weighing as I shoot too much.

I LOVE that Fusion.  I seriously considered that model over my Kimber, but just couldn't swing the extra money. 

sqlbullet, for the first time I just detail stripped the firing pin and the extractor, this is my first 1911 and I guess I expected a spring providing extractor tension, so was surprised to see it's just a solid piece of metal that tensions against the channel in the slide.  When you said to add tension to the extractor how would you do that?  Bend the extractor shaft itself?

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That is EXACTLY what it looked like.  Is that something you had to address or is it just once in a great while?  Of the 160 rounds I shot it only happened the one time, though that's not a whole lot of ammo.

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And a close up of the new front sight and grips.

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A couple pics after cleaning her back up.

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We finally had a nice weekend here in MN, temp was 29F but with the sun shining it felt a lot warmer, so I bundled up and headed to the club.  I took 200 rounds of 185gr over 13.0 gr of AA #9 which provides 1215 fps on my chrono in warmer weather through my Glock 20 SF.

I ran 40 rounds through my Gen3 Glock 20 SF, just because and then loaded up my new Kimber.  I ran 160 rounds through it and I'm very happy with the first outing.  Before I shot it, I put a Dawson fiber optic front sight and what I think are a beautiful set of Cocobolo hardwood grips from Fusion.  I still like the look of the Kimber with the black grips, but these are just too nice not to like.  I must have done a better job than I though centering the new front sight since my first 8 rounds at 15 yards freehand were spot on.  The target is a NRA D1 "tombstone" and I put a small piece of painters tape in the center to give a smaller aim point.

All 160 rounds went through flawless and this gun is way more accurate than I am, very impressed by what it can do when I take my time and really aim and follow through.  Any shot not right next the the last is my fault.  Next time out I will likely try a few shots from the bench and see what this Kimber can do at 25 yards.  Most of today was between 15-20 yards with about 20 or so at 25 yards. 

Only 2 notable events.  After about 30 rounds the base plate of the factory Kimber mag fell off.  The welds look like the just broke, I'm not very impressed by that.  The MetalForm mags I have worked just fine.  The other "event" was on the last round of one of the mags, somehow the brass must have bounced around inside the port and the slide slammed into it completely smashing the case mouth, the really odd thing is that it still ejected and the slide locked open.  With some of the negative stories I've heard of having to "break in" a 1911 I was very pleased that it didn't have any issues. 

I'm really liking this gun.



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Love Precision's bullets and have used them with AA #7, #9, 800X and VV N340, great results all around.  I have 2 lbs of Long Shot that I haven't had a chance to experiment with, I see no reason they won't do fine with AutoComp.

The Fusion (Metalform) mags seem to be ok with the slightly longer rounds.  Running a couple hundred rounds through it at the range will be the only way to really tell.  I'll report back as I get some range time in with this beautiful piece of steel.