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Thread: 1911 throws spent cases far
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10-11-2011, 09:27 #1
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1911 throws spent cases far
Hi everyone
I have been shooting a lot these last few weeks to get my DSS in SADPA. I noticed that my pistol throws the cases quite far in comparison to the other participants. This is not a problem for me, but was just wondering about this?
Some background: I did fit a stiffer recoil spring about two months ago originally 16 or 18 pounds and still feels the same as to when I got it (only done around 400 rounds). My loads are 5.8 gr MP200 with 230 gr Lead RN.
Is this just a 1911 thing? I have shot this gun for many years and it is really really reliable. I do believe in the fact that if it aint broken, dont fix it, but I must admit that I am a bit curious.
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10-11-2011, 12:30 #2
Re: 1911 throws spent cases far
A 1911 or the ones I have shot did have a tendency of throwing spent cases far. The throw pattern is also in different directions some times. Compared to a Glock where the throw pattern is more even, if I can call it like that.
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10-11-2011, 18:24 #3
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Re: 1911 throws spent cases far
Has it become more noticible now that you compare it to other guns, or has it always done it?
Does it have a standard or extended ejector?
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10-11-2011, 19:15 #4
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Re: 1911 throws spent cases far
If it ain't broke don't fix it.
When it comes to 1911's if they work, don't change anything
*grin*
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10-11-2011, 20:50 #5
Re: 1911 throws spent cases far
It cost me a bit of money to get my 1911-type .45 to throw the brass out properly.
Extended ejector, modified ejection port, 18lb recoil spring.
I reckon you lucky, keep it as it is.
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11-11-2011, 07:44 #6
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Re: 1911 throws spent cases far
It has always been like this. Just noticed how different it is when I started comparing. hahahahaha (strange statement ) Must say that I am not comparing apples with apples here. Most participants use modern type handguns and I have not compared it to other 45 1911's.
I still have the standard extractor, but the ejection port was opened when I got it.
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11-11-2011, 13:02 #7
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Re: 1911 throws spent cases far
In my experience I think it is good.
I have seen some 1911s and HPs do the opposite, the casing only comes halfway out, causing a smokestack.
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