Recent content by JulChris

Tuner, I have distinct magazines for my 1911s, and the problem of Double feed is only on the new Kimber and only (may be) with one magazine, a Mec-Gar 7 Rounds, with NO dimple (BTW mecgar makes many types of follower, with and without the dimple, cast and stamped steel and some are exactly as...

Tuner, I have read (almost) all your threads and responses in many forums, included the one you have attached. I have also “dimpled” many magazines I use with another Kimber (the true Kimber, no firing pin stop and internal extractor) which showed the “last round” syndrome: now it functions...

Hi Tuner, In the photo you see two live rounds. As previously explained in another thread (see link above) my Kimber is utterly reliable (now) with exceptions of these (rare) double feeds on the last but one round. I wonder how this type of jam can occur: no last round problems, even with...

This is the sequel of a previous thread (www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=145490 ). On the last trip to the range, I had a new stoppage. After the shooting of over 700 rounds with no problems, on the last but one….. double feed! To sum up: Pistol: Kimber Custom II 5”, well tuned (after...

I have a Springfield full size with adjustable sights (S.A. code: PI 9132L). I would replace the rear sight but I dunno which cut it is: Bomar, LPA or a proprietary one? Where can I find drop in sigths with Tritium ? Thanks

I’m a long time customer of Brownell’s. As per the USGI followers. I have bought some surplus magazines from a big importer, but they all have failed short after, and I cannot trust their followers too. But I have found a very well used original WWII magazine; I think it was lost during the...

Old Fuff, I have adjusted the tension of the extractor inserting a brass plunger at the rear end of the spring. I agree with You on the "dirt" issue: all Jams were with the pistol full of debris. Next Saturday I'll test at least 500 rounds, and so will do my shooting partner. He is...

Old Fluff, To respond to your question (our time zones are too apart to respond quickly..) I don’t use any buffer. I have a batch of magazines for the Springer and another for the Kimber. I have not tried to swap them, but the MecGars on the former always functioned flawlessly. I’ll try on...

Yes, I can blame the magazine, and, probably, I can get rid of this last problem reverting to magazines with dimple and longer lips… but I’m just curious how this type of jam can happen. But ... even with new magazines, how can I be confident that the pistol is absolutely reliable, if I not...

Thank Old Fuff. I am new to this forum as a member, but I have read (almost) all the threads regarding the 1911 platform. I would explain that: The new extractor function flawless, as the cartridge rim feeds smoothly under the hook as has to be, but just in case the cartridge slipped ahead, my...

Hi, I am new to this forum an I have a question for Tuner and other experts. I have two 1911, a Springfield and a Kimber, both 5”. With the former I have shoot 7K rounds, without a malfunction (of course, after 3K I have installed and tuned a Wilson BP extractor). The Kimber, a Custom II with...