I hope this is the correct place to ask for some troubleshooting tips. My Colt Defender has run flawlessly for about 2000 rounds but today at the range it failed to go into battery twice. I was shooting my own target reloads, 230 grain RN bullets with Bullseye powder. I am a bit concerned since this is my usual concealed carry weapon and I definitely do not want it doing that if for some reason I need to use in self defense. Also, the gun has always been pretty erratic about ejecting spent shells... its actually hit me in the forehead a few times.
My first thought was that maybe the recoil spring needs to be changed out, about how many rounds do they usually last?
My second thought was maybe it was my magazine since I have always heard that 1911's issues are 90% magazine induced. However, the magazines are the pushing the bullets up far enough, the slide just barely stops at about 1/8" before going fully into battery.
Lastly, could this be an ejector tension problem???
Thanks for any and all help.
My first thought was that maybe the recoil spring needs to be changed out, about how many rounds do they usually last?
My second thought was maybe it was my magazine since I have always heard that 1911's issues are 90% magazine induced. However, the magazines are the pushing the bullets up far enough, the slide just barely stops at about 1/8" before going fully into battery.
Lastly, could this be an ejector tension problem???
Thanks for any and all help.