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wickedtribe · 06-10-2008, 05:46 AM

Ok so I have about 200 rds through my SA 1911, and I have a couple of things that are worrying me a bit.

1. I disassembled the pistol for cleaning after my last range trip, and while cleaning the barrel the barrel link pin just fell out. Is it supposed to be this loose? I don't know if theres enough room inside the frame for it to work itself out while firing, but I don't think that would have a happy ending. Any thoughts?

2. I was examining my spent brass, and I noticed that they had burn marks on one side, like the rounds were not seating all the way(or slightly cocked).
Is this normal?

tg_26101 · 06-14-2008, 07:48 AM

did you buy this new or used? i've had SA 1911's that the link pin was loose after they were shot a bit, but not in 200 rounds. anyway, the barrel lugs are trapped in a cutout in the frame, so the pin can't slide out in use.

maybe send a pic of your brass. every round, or a few? what ammo are you using?

Joeywhat · 06-14-2008, 08:50 AM

A lot of my brass shows some "burn marks" on one side, namely my .38's. Probably not a huge deal...I've seen it pretty often.

Mike in VA · 06-17-2008, 10:40 AM

The burn marks are usually from gas blow-by around the case. This often happens on low pressure rounds where the case does not expand enough to completely seal the chamber. It's nothing to worry about.

06-10-2008, 05:46 AM	#1
wickedtribe XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 47	A couple of Questions Ok so I have about 200 rds through my SA 1911, and I have a couple of things that are worrying me a bit. 1. I disassembled the pistol for cleaning after my last range trip, and while cleaning the barrel the barrel link pin just fell out. Is it supposed to be this loose? I don't know if theres enough room inside the frame for it to work itself out while firing, but I don't think that would have a happy ending. Any thoughts? 2. I was examining my spent brass, and I noticed that they had burn marks on one side, like the rounds were not seating all the way(or slightly cocked). Is this normal? __________________ “The dumber people think you are, the more surprised they're going to be when you kill them” William Clayton

06-14-2008, 08:50 AM	#3
Joeywhat XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 2,447	A lot of my brass shows some "burn marks" on one side, namely my .38's. Probably not a huge deal...I've seen it pretty often. __________________ XD45 Compact GLOCK 20 RRA AR 15 - Build in progress Stag AR 15 - Build in progress Mosin Nagant M44

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06-14-2008, 07:48 AM	#2
tg_26101 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12	did you buy this new or used? i've had SA 1911's that the link pin was loose after they were shot a bit, but not in 200 rounds. anyway, the barrel lugs are trapped in a cutout in the frame, so the pin can't slide out in use. maybe send a pic of your brass. every round, or a few? what ammo are you using?

06-17-2008, 10:40 AM	#4
Mike in VA XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 53	The burn marks are usually from gas blow-by around the case. This often happens on low pressure rounds where the case does not expand enough to completely seal the chamber. It's nothing to worry about.