1911 magazine won’t insert fully

[2-4-5 Trioxin]

In all this time, you still haven't tried a different mag release?

Negative but haven’t had opportunity yet. I will before sending back

 

[Supermoto]

I would take less time than one on your posts here

 

[walter62]

Do notice that the OP sent a CS request on Sunday and got a response by early Monday.

Did the email come from Matt or Scott at MRI?

 

[2-4-5 Trioxin]

Do notice that the OP sent a CS request on Sunday and got a response by early Monday.

Did the email come from Matt or Scott at MRI?

Matt L!

 

[Bt74]

Shoulda bought an RIA!

 

[2-4-5 Trioxin]

Shoulda bought an RIA!

I have some actually. Never had an issue! I’m a fan.

 

[2-4-5 Trioxin]

I have some actually. Never had an issue! I’m a fan.

I usually research the hell out of anything I buy. This DE1911 was a rare impulse buy for me!

 

[Golddiggie]

No such issue with my DE1911C bought some years back. I've been thinking about getting another one. Just need to pick which one to get.

 

[fencer]

In all this time, you still haven't tried a different mag release?

I wouldn't.
If it was a used gun, sure. NIB I would send it back.

 

[Supermoto]

I wouldn't.
If it was a used gun, sure. NIB I would send it back.

Why not try an incredibly easy to solve issue, then call CS and tell them what you tried, that it worked with a new mag release and that you would like them to send a new one. If it doesn't work, then send the gun back. Why go through all the hassle of sending it back when it is literally one screw that you don't even need to turn a full turn.

It's like taking your car back to the dealer because a tire is low in air. Maybe put a little air in the tire to see what happens

 

[Agnotology]

It's like taking your car back to the dealer because a tire is low in air.

I'd argue it's like taking your car to the dealer because a cap isn't on. low on air requires air machines. Or a really brave bicycle pump.

 

[paul73]

Take a dremel to any metal part that looks suspicious. Take a little metal off at first, then keep removing material until you have to take it to a gunsmith to fix it. That’s how I roll…

funny or not - it is exactly the solution.

wipe clean the innards of the mag well and wipe it clean dry. use graphite on the magazine all around, either soft pencil, or rub it. some use black sharpie.
then insert the mag, as it rubs, get it out - then observe where the black marks are on the cast metal, then use dremel to fix it.

 

[fencer]

Why not try an incredibly easy to solve issue, then call CS and tell them what you tried, that it worked with a new mag release and that you would like them to send a new one. If it doesn't work, then send the gun back. Why go through all the hassle of sending it back when it is literally one screw that you don't even need to turn a full turn.

It's like taking your car back to the dealer because a tire is low in air. Maybe put a little air in the tire to see what happens

Nope. Then customer service calls you and says, "You obviously removed the mag release and must have overtightened it. " Or something of the sort.

I will grant you that it is unlikely, but we all have stories just like that. I hear what you are saying.

 

[Supermoto]

Nope. Then customer service calls you and says, "You obviously removed the mag release and must have overtightened it. " Or something of the sort.

I will grant you that it is unlikely, but we all have stories just like that. I hear what you are saying.

You can't overtighten a mag release. But why not change it out and find out what the issue is?

why make a thread of you don't plan to do anything to solve the issue.

 

[pupchow]

Could it be possible that the trigger bow is interfering with mag insertion?

 

[Supermoto]

Could it be possible that the trigger bow is interfering with mag insertion?

Not if the mags will go in if you press the mag release

 

[pupchow]

Not if the mags will go in if you press the mag release

I have a DE1911G that has exhibited some wonky behavior, which was why I brought it up.

I have yet to tear it down to have a look:

CMC Power Mag - effecting reset/trigger?

DE1911G using 8rd CMC Power Mag. Using this particular mag (new), sometimes after the last round is chambered and the mag is empty, the trigger "sticks" enough that it won't reset. If I drop the mag, the trigger/reset is fine. It feels as if there is some interference, but it's smooth in...

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[2-4-5 Trioxin]

I have a DE1911G that has exhibited some wonky behavior, which was why I brought it up.

Impulse buy for me. How do you like it?

 

[pupchow]

Impulse buy for me. How do you like it?

The slide and barrel fit is excellent. It doesn't get out much though, so maybe 200-250 rds through it with zero malfunctions (after stowing the problem mag).

I have DE1911U, and the G came up in the classifieds. So,,,

 

[2-4-5 Trioxin]

Just wanted to close this out. It was indeed a burr that needed to be ground and polished. Good to go and thanks to the people at the shop who didn’t hesitate to help and then sold me something else!

 

[greencobra]

real men grind their own burrs.

 

[Matt_SERE]

real men grind their own burrs.

Maybe not their first.

He has learned.