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vgold09 · 07-07-2007, 02:50 PM

A die hard XD fan, I picked up my first 1911 a few days ago after waiting about 5 months for it to get built.

Love the trigger and the feel. Shoots a lot more accurately than my XDs. The problem is functionality. About every 8 rounds (or once per mag) I get a failure to feed. It's like the round is getting hung up on the feed ramp.

I've been using new 230 gr. FMJs so far, and the gun has about 350 rounds through it.

Any ideas? Any commentary is appreciated.

Thanks.

**jnclement** · 07-07-2007, 06:47 PM

Keep shooting. The famed 1911 doesn't generally shoot right out of the box, it has to be "broken in".

XD.dwg · 07-07-2007, 07:09 PM

What magazines are you using??

Before you get too worried you should try a couple different magazines. I like Wilson 47Ds, Metalforms are supposed to be good, CMC power mags are okay. Take your pick but try one or two new mags and see if that fixes the problem.

vgold09 · 07-08-2007, 10:27 AM

I've been using the one mag that came with it plus two Chip McCormick mags (shooting star models I think). The problem happens will all three mags.

standerson · 07-08-2007, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnclement

Keep shooting. The famed 1911 doesn't generally shoot right out of the box, it has to be "broken in".

That's probably the right answer. Just check out the feedramp for any big rough places thought.

My TRP took about 100 rounds to get settled in.

bountyhunter · 07-09-2007, 05:03 PM

It will probably go away with break in, but a ramp and throat polishing would probably cure it immediately.

Also: have a pro check your extrator hook/tip face for contour and check the tension. Funky extractors are notrious for making 1911's feed cranky.

MC350 · 07-09-2007, 06:53 PM

[quote=vgold09;632630]A die hard XD fan, I picked up my first 1911 a few days ago after waiting about 5 months for it to get built.

If you waited 5 months for it to get built, then I guess they should've done it right. I'd send it back & voice you're dis-satisfaction....A dirty or badly fouled chamber can cause feed problems but you state it only does it about every eighth round. Try just loading 7 rounds & see if it continues.

ichy_trigger · 07-10-2007, 04:12 AM

STI wont even talk to you till you get 500 rounds through the gun, but they have top notch customer service. Your gun is built to very tight tolerances and may require some breaking in. Its not a sloppy built assembly line gun. They WILL make it right with you, It may be the ramp needs polished, or the mags are an issue. Try a wilson 47D and keep shooting it. Also try different brands of ammo and run the gun WET with oil.

I have an STI 1911 and it has been flawless, except for the extractor slipping off the case rim once. I chalked it up to a bad piece of brass and it hasent done it again in the last 800 rounds.

mullanman · 07-12-2007, 10:01 AM

Ditto what Ichy said,

Shoot 100 rounds, re-oil, shoot.

At 500 rounds, field strip the gun, clean, reoil and continue shooting.

If the problems persist, try new magazines.

vgold09 · 07-24-2007, 07:45 PM

OK, guys - thanks for all the input. I've gotten a couple of Wilson 47 mags in the mail. As soon as I can get to the range and try those out, I'll let you know if this has solved the issue.

Fingers crossed . . . .

07-07-2007, 02:50 PM	#1
vgold09 XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 64	Failure to Feed w/ New STI Duty One A die hard XD fan, I picked up my first 1911 a few days ago after waiting about 5 months for it to get built. Love the trigger and the feel. Shoots a lot more accurately than my XDs. The problem is functionality. About every 8 rounds (or once per mag) I get a failure to feed. It's like the round is getting hung up on the feed ramp. I've been using new 230 gr. FMJs so far, and the gun has about 350 rounds through it. Any ideas? Any commentary is appreciated. Thanks. __________________ XD45 Tactical, XD9 Service, Olympic Arms AR-15, Rock River Arms 24" Varmint EOP, Winchester Super X2 Magnum, Winchester 1300 Defender 12 ga., Winchester 1300 Ranger 12 ga., Weatherby Vanguard 30.06, Mossberg 20 ga.

07-07-2007, 06:47 PM	#2
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,386	Keep shooting. The famed 1911 doesn't generally shoot right out of the box, it has to be "broken in". __________________ Contrary to what sells magazines, not all of us are, or want to be SpecOps, SEAL, Recon, Delta, CQB, Ninja, firearm-knife-tactical-death-touch instructors.

07-08-2007, 10:27 AM	#4
vgold09 XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 64	Mags I've been using the one mag that came with it plus two Chip McCormick mags (shooting star models I think). The problem happens will all three mags. __________________ XD45 Tactical, XD9 Service, Olympic Arms AR-15, Rock River Arms 24" Varmint EOP, Winchester Super X2 Magnum, Winchester 1300 Defender 12 ga., Winchester 1300 Ranger 12 ga., Weatherby Vanguard 30.06, Mossberg 20 ga.

07-09-2007, 06:53 PM	#7
MC350 XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: southeast mi Posts: 52	[quote=vgold09;632630]A die hard XD fan, I picked up my first 1911 a few days ago after waiting about 5 months for it to get built. If you waited 5 months for it to get built, then I guess they should've done it right. I'd send it back & voice you're dis-satisfaction....A dirty or badly fouled chamber can cause feed problems but you state it only does it about every eighth round. Try just loading 7 rounds & see if it continues. Last edited by MC350 : 07-10-2007 at 03:40 AM.

07-10-2007, 04:12 AM	#8
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,414	STI wont even talk to you till you get 500 rounds through the gun, but they have top notch customer service. Your gun is built to very tight tolerances and may require some breaking in. Its not a sloppy built assembly line gun. They WILL make it right with you, It may be the ramp needs polished, or the mags are an issue. Try a wilson 47D and keep shooting it. Also try different brands of ammo and run the gun WET with oil. I have an STI 1911 and it has been flawless, except for the extractor slipping off the case rim once. I chalked it up to a bad piece of brass and it hasent done it again in the last 800 rounds. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

07-07-2007, 07:09 PM	#3
XD.dwg XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 85	What magazines are you using?? Before you get too worried you should try a couple different magazines. I like Wilson 47Ds, Metalforms are supposed to be good, CMC power mags are okay. Take your pick but try one or two new mags and see if that fixes the problem.

07-09-2007, 05:03 PM	#6
bountyhunter XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nazifornia Posts: 1,651	It will probably go away with break in, but a ramp and throat polishing would probably cure it immediately. Also: have a pro check your extrator hook/tip face for contour and check the tension. Funky extractors are notrious for making 1911's feed cranky.

07-12-2007, 10:01 AM	#9
mullanman XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,909	Ditto what Ichy said, Shoot 100 rounds, re-oil, shoot. At 500 rounds, field strip the gun, clean, reoil and continue shooting. If the problems persist, try new magazines. __________________ USPSA L2683

07-24-2007, 07:45 PM	#10
vgold09 XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 64	OK, guys - thanks for all the input. I've gotten a couple of Wilson 47 mags in the mail. As soon as I can get to the range and try those out, I'll let you know if this has solved the issue. Fingers crossed . . . . __________________ XD45 Tactical, XD9 Service, Olympic Arms AR-15, Rock River Arms 24" Varmint EOP, Winchester Super X2 Magnum, Winchester 1300 Defender 12 ga., Winchester 1300 Ranger 12 ga., Weatherby Vanguard 30.06, Mossberg 20 ga.

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