New Springfield 1911

[sniperdog]

I have a new Springfield 1911 that the mags are dragging on the mag catch. Is this something that will work itself out as I shoot more or do I need to work on the mag catch?

[boz1911]

Remove the slide and operate the mag release while you watch from above. Sometimes you may have to remove some material so that it does not interfere with the mag. Good idea to polish it also.

[BigDave]

John,

You didn't install new grips on the gun did you?

DP

[sniperdog]

John,

You didn't install new grips on the gun did you?

DP

Nope, stock grips

Edited February 6, 2008 by sniperdog

[zhunter]

My springfield drops mags really easily, but my Caspian is more finicky.

Starting at the top third of the mag, measure the width. A digital caliper is needed for accuracy, and the width should not exceed 0.533, any wider than that and I sometimes get hang-ups. Just give them a little squeeze with smooth jawed plyers and then measure.

This should work.

[BigDave]

You might also take the grips off of the gun and see if the mag drops free. I had an issue with grip screws being a smidge too long, hanging the magazines up.

[mike cyrwus]

My springfield drops mags really easily, but my Caspian is more finicky.

Starting at the top third of the mag, measure the width. A digital caliper is needed for accuracy, and the width should not exceed 0.533, any wider than that and I sometimes get hang-ups. Just give them a little squeeze with smooth jawed plyers and then measure.

This should work.

Do you mean .543"?

-533" is pretty tight for the rounds inside the mag.

.543" is on the low side of 1911 mag specs, and will usually do the trick.

[zhunter]

My springfield drops mags really easily, but my Caspian is more finicky.

Starting at the top third of the mag, measure the width. A digital caliper is needed for accuracy, and the width should not exceed 0.533, any wider than that and I sometimes get hang-ups. Just give them a little squeeze with smooth jawed plyers and then measure.

This should work.

Do you mean .543"?

-533" is pretty tight for the rounds inside the mag.

.543" is on the low side of 1911 mag specs, and will usually do the trick.

Nope, I meant 0.533, works for me.

[rubberneck]

I had the same thing happen on my Springfield when I bought it but it was caused by the trigger bow rubbing on the mag not the mag release.

[mike cyrwus]

My springfield drops mags really easily, but my Caspian is more finicky.

Starting at the top third of the mag, measure the width. A digital caliper is needed for accuracy, and the width should not exceed 0.533, any wider than that and I sometimes get hang-ups. Just give them a little squeeze with smooth jawed plyers and then measure.

This should work.

Do you mean .543"?

-533" is pretty tight for the rounds inside the mag.

.543" is on the low side of 1911 mag specs, and will usually do the trick.

Mag Unloaded?

[sniperdog]

My springfield drops mags really easily, but my Caspian is more finicky.

Starting at the top third of the mag, measure the width. A digital caliper is needed for accuracy, and the width should not exceed 0.533, any wider than that and I sometimes get hang-ups. Just give them a little squeeze with smooth jawed plyers and then measure.

This should work.

Do you mean .543"?

-533" is pretty tight for the rounds inside the mag.

.543" is on the low side of 1911 mag specs, and will usually do the trick.

Mag Unloaded?

Yep, empty mags, also the mags all drop free in my other 2 Springfields so I think it is an issue with this one. Seems to be mag catch the more I play with it. Will try some really fine emery cloth to polish it up alittle

[sniperdog]

My springfield drops mags really easily, but my Caspian is more finicky.

Starting at the top third of the mag, measure the width. A digital caliper is needed for accuracy, and the width should not exceed 0.533, any wider than that and I sometimes get hang-ups. Just give them a little squeeze with smooth jawed plyers and then measure.

This should work.

Do you mean .543"?

-533" is pretty tight for the rounds inside the mag.

.543" is on the low side of 1911 mag specs, and will usually do the trick.

Mag Unloaded?

Yep, empty mags, also the mags all drop free in my other 2 Springfields so I think it is an issue with this one. Seems to be mag catch the more I play with it. Will try some really fine emery cloth to polish it up alittle

Got the problem fixed it was the middle finger on the mainspring rubbing the mag. I took a lillte of the bend out of it and the mags drop free, thanks for all the help from everyone.