Delta Elite FTE,FTF

[mabusara]

Hello all,

I recently picked up a used DE for a smoking deal ($700 complete gun, 500rnds and holster) the gun does not have many rounds through it maybe 100rnds. I took it to the range this weekend and experienced few problems, i tried 3 different types of ammo, AE, PPU, and Sig and all had the same problems. It seems like the slide was short cycling and not going all the way to the back to eject the spent shell out, the spent shell would get caught stuck between the slide and the top of the barrel (sorry forgot to take pics as i was focused on the problem) and a new round would be starting to load in to the chamber. I am new to the 1911 world (i own mostly CZs and Sigs) and definitely new to the 10mm world. Am I doing something wrong (no limp wrist for sure  i shoot the crap out of 97bd)?? Do i need new recoil springs? any help would be greatly appropriated. Thanks in advance.   

[sqlbullet]

First thought...Someone went nuts with recoil spring weight.  Ensure the gun has an 18.5 lb-22 lb recoil spring.

Second thought....Extractor tension is not right:  http://www.m1911.org/technic2.htm

Third thought....Well, it could be a lot of things after those two.  But most of the time stovepipe type jams are because of extractor issues.

[The_Shadow]

mabusara, Good luck and welcome to the forum!
As sqlbullet posted the 1911's can have several things that can affect the Feed and extraction.  Extractors can get bent out of tolerance, that can either be too tight or too loose.  A balance of recoil spring and main springs are necessary to allow the full cycling. 

[mabusara]

Thanks for the help, it was indeed the extractor out of tolerance. I followed the guide sqlbullet provided to make the adjustment and was able to run 120rnds no issues. Thanks again for the help.


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[sqlbullet]

Glad it worked out for you!  That is an great gun you have.

If you are bored and looking for reading material relevant to the gun, check out the book "1911: The First 100 Years" by Patrick Sweeney.  I just finished it and it had lots of information and perspective in the 1911.