SLM Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I was checking out a gun the other day and the slide to barrel lock up was crazy tight, at least to me. It locked with a KA-THUNK and I really had to get a hold of it to cycle the slide. The easy way to do it was to whack the muzzle with your hand to unlock it then cycle it. Definitely not something that you could do at a USPSA match! Is there such a thing as too tight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 If it functions reliably, my answer is ....no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Biondi Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I have had the same trouble with a new Edge. But after 200-400 rounds its gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsaxdog Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 i think that's really the right way to fit it. it's supposed to go ka-chunk at first, just tight enough to stop before the bottom lugs cam over the slide stop. let it break in, then put in a new, unworn slide stop, and you're really good to go..........but i have seen some that were stupid tight and needed some more fitting to be good tight, so.....you're probably at the point that a couple touches w/a file/stone would make you happier, but if it shoots, then it'll wear itself, so...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Many smiths use a "hard fit". The Caspian that I made at my gunsmithing class is fit tight in the lock-up like that, which seems right. But, it's not overly tight like... One semi-production 1911 maker does them all extra hard. It seems on purpose. That way, their gun can stand out from the others in the display case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I have an old USAF manual on accurizing the 1911. They state that it should NOT close completely from .5" open. IOW, pull the slide back .5" and let go. According to them it should not close completely. Now THAT'S tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Have you ever felt a new Les Baer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 (edited) Many smiths use a "hard fit". The Caspian that I made at my gunsmithing class is fit tight in the lock-up like that, which seems right. But, it's not overly tight like... One semi-production 1911 maker does them all extra hard. It seems on purpose. That way, their gun can stand out from the others in the display case. The one that is in part of my forum name Edited June 14, 2008 by baerburtchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Zero clearance is as tight as .005" of interference fit in terms of accuracy and fit. The difference is zero clearance will operate smoothly, go into battery easily and come out of battery easily. It will also be reliable from the first shot. There is NO reason to have them any tighter than zero clearance, and when fit right they won't loosen up or 'break in'. A gun that is so tight you have to whack the muzzle or needs "broken in" is a gun that wasn't finished on the smith's bench IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Yes it can. Why lock it up so tight that you have to peen & wear the bottom lugs down for it to open right. Cut it there the first time & do away with the break in & wearing of metal & it will shoot as good. Should not need a come-a-long to open a slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 Thanks guys. The gun was a semi-custom single stack. I won't mention the name on it, haha! It really felt (to me) that it still needed some work. I wouldn't have bought it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I have an old USAF manual on accurizing the 1911. They state that it should NOT close completely from .5" open. IOW, pull the slide back .5" and let go. According to them it should not close completely. Now THAT'S tight. Note: I stated it was an OLD USAF manual. NOT what I practice myself. Funny flyboys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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