Gti18T Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I've having some major problems with my springfield metalform mags. When i insert the mag it gets hung up and sometimes i have to slam it or actually bring it back out and insert it again. it seems like when i angle the mag on the way in sometimes it works out better, but is this normal? Also, sometimes my metalforms will not drop free. What's the deal with these things? Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck-IL Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 That's not much information to go on....color up the mag with Dykem or felt marker pen and insert/remove it a few times. Look for where the scratches are to try and get a feel for what the interference is...likely it's the mag catch/release that may need a few strokes with a stone. Also, take off the slide and watch from the top while slowly inserting a mag. /Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Grip screws too long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gti18T Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 Grip screws too long? Joe, i did change the grips and the grip screws. That may be it. I'm going to go investigate some more and i'll let you know. Thanks Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gti18T Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 (edited) Well it is indeed something with the mag release. You can see where it is supposed to go past the slide release bar on the other side. It is only catching on that one side. If i angle the mag to go in along the side where the mag release button is, it doesn't catch. if i do it on the opposite side, you can see where it gets hung up. Can i just take my mag release unit out and file whatever it is getting stuck on? I checked the grip screws and i can't even see them coming through. I inserted the mag a few times and it kept hitting that one spot and getting caught. I tried to see if i could get a file in there, but it is just angled too weird to get it to work. I am going to have to take the mag release out somehow. This is my 2nd 1911 and i've never gone further than taking the slide and grips off so i am not sure how to go about taking the mag release out. Thanks for the help guys. Dan Edited March 23, 2007 by Gti18T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck-IL Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 A 1911 is probably the simplest pistol to take down ... follow this link and you'll be ready to file in no time. File a little and check the fit often!! http://www.surplusrifle.com/pistol1911/ful...emble/index.asp /Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gti18T Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 (edited) Bryan, it worked like a charm. I popped it out and did some filing and then polished it back up and it works great. Thanks. If the few seconds that it took me to fidget with that are gone tomorrow and i shoot master class at the qualifier i'll thank you again. Edited March 23, 2007 by Gti18T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Yet another example of the Enosverse Group Mind reaching out to help shooters in need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck-IL Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Excellent! Good luck in the shoot tomorrow. /Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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