Thanks, all, helpful info. Memphis, you're just jealous that I HAVE a purse, although my wife seems to think it's hers, and I just get to carry it . I'll experiment with the heavier springs again, hell, they're in my range bag for just that reason. If that still does't do it, I'll look at modifying the ejector. At the moment, it seems to eject brass all over the place, but the shooting line is covered, and at least some of the brass is hitting the ceiling and bouncing.
Gary, I already have that guide rod installed, and I also have one of those buffers but haven't tried it, a buffer in a 1911 I used to have kind of left a bad taste. But I'll give it a try on my next outing, it's not like I can't undo it. More later, thanks again guys.
Dave