1911 pinched slide cracked

Glass slide image of a man and woman in an embrace standing in the moonlight. So it sounds like i shouldnt be concerned about this being made right which is great. But nobody ever provides examples of which cuts, cracked how. I dont like to pinch slides, but its a viable alternative to welding the frame rails when theres only a.

Pinched in a visethe rails will only go so far bender, sep 26, 2016. Paraordnancepara usa 1911 single stack model slides parts. Each slide had cracks in the same location, but they varied in size. So, after some range time this week, i was cleaning my limited gun when i noticed what i thought was a new scratch on the slide. Discussion in general 1911 talk started by rana, jul 21, 2017. The guy that had it cracked it and i bought it back from him. If you just want to go out to the range and pinch holes in paper or plink a m9 is fine as are all. If it makes a dull thump, the slide is cracked and has to be replaced. Thumb safety lock plunger for the gsg and sig sauer 1911 22lr pistol. Home gun parts 1911 2011 pistols thumb rest slide rackers. Founded in 2011 as a refuge for those that truly appreciate john moses brownings finest creation.

What i cant quite figure out is which cuts are more or less likely to lead to the problem. The trigger after 500 slide drops on mt chamber youtube. Remsport manufactures premium 1911 components and parts. The crack appears to have started from the left side of the slide the right side of the pictures i posted on 919 and propagate towards the top of the slide. The modern production 1911 high visibility sights, beavertail grip safety, aluminum trigger, good trigger pull, enhanced slide frame fit, accurized barrelbushing fit. For example a cracked slide from a wwii p38 with original numbers is laser welded back together using a 0.

Let the slide heat for an hour to get a full heat sink, and get it in the vise within 60 seconds after removing it from the oven. Repairing cracked stainless slide discussion in 1911 gunsmithing started by foresterpumice, sep 26, 2016. Repairing cracked stainless slide page 4 1911addicts. Yet rumors persist that the slides crack and cause catastrophic damage. A guy who comes to my gun range has a 42 colt m1911a1 that he carried. A complete accuracy job on a 1911 style pistol begins with a stripped frame and slide. While the witness has a lot of reports of cracked slides, the elite match is. Rock island armory 5 inch full size 1911 slide 22tcm flat top engraved lpa. My wife has also cracked a couple of caspian slides on open guns. Open guns push the 19112011 platform to its limits and i would say 9 major even. This results in a pistol that is suitable for concealed carry or operating where a light is needed and it doesn. When the slide smacks the guide rod head in recoil, the frame flexes slightly, and the end of the tunnel pushes against the slide.

Cracked a caspian on a lonestar limited gun, the caspian that replaced it failed around the fp stop cut, and a piece broke off. Commander 1911 slide 9mm rock ultra ms tac 2 black. Shooters connection sidewinder slide racker xlunfinished. It is one of the belgian pistols brought to argentina in parts for training purposes. Since the slide is finished with cerakote elite and a gun candy top coat, im not sure if the crack is in the finish or in the slide itself i cant see or feel using cleaning picks, for instance the crack on the inside of the slide or in slide wallejection port. Testing cracked tanfoglio slide repaired with mig welder. Felt like something wasnt right and called it a day. Ive heard about many cracked limited and open slides. Using feeler gauges, measurements are taken of horizontal and vertical movement with the slide in battery and recorded on a worksheet. If youre in the market for the famous 1911 pistol and dont want to spend a ton then palmetto state armory the perfect solution.

Specially ground, stepped file does the job of two or more separate. Cracked glock slides are one thing im glad i dont have to look at anymore. There are cracking issues across many 1911 platforms that dont have the slide cutout, delta elite, highpressure ammo, or not. The corner appears to be pretty sharp in my pictures, but since i dont have the old slide anymore i. Founded in 2011 as a refuge for those that truly appreciate john moses. Cracked slide gun and game the friendliest gun discussion. Lacking the ability to check the trigger weight with the proper tool i manufactured a crude trigger weight tester. Clean up and square slide rails with one side of this file, turn it over and deburr or enlarge the rail channels with the other. Just like with many other popular firearms, the aftermarket is starting to come up with new parts and mods to trick out the gsg 1911, as well as the sig 1911 22 which is essentially the same pistol. Slide cracked 1911style pistols brian enoss forums. Here is everything you need to know when shopping for affordable 1911 slides for sale. The failure in my thinking already occured and since it didnt result in a slide zinging over your shoulder or worse its a nonissue.

Goetztalon, mc1911, rinspeed and 14 others like this. Was out shooting this morning and had two malfunctions where the slide would not return to battery. Our 1911 handguns are loaded with many great features. Ive read in various threads in various places that some types of lightening cuts can lead to stress cracking of the slide. This last summer he noticed a scratch on the frame by the slide stop. I am holding the barrel upside down, so the crack is at the point below where the barrel link is attached. Also, if you browse and purchase other products after clicking on these. If the base the component that holds the image is cracked or broken, then. Cwa exoskeleton gsg and sig 191122 slides the firearm blog.

Later models of the 1911a1 had the front of the slides and the slide stop notch spot heat treated. Browsing around, i dont see any replacement slides anywhere. There is nowhere for this crack to propagate to so it will not get worse and if jmb had thought that area needed to be strong to keep the gun in 1 piece, he would have made it more than 116 thick to begin with. Seems like everyone is making a 1911 pistol of some kind these days. I owned the gun and shot it some without any issues before trading it. G44 kaboom northwest firearms oregon, washington, idaho. After getting yet another reprimand for dropping my slide on the empty chamber of my 1911 i decided to get my facts straight. Hey mine developed the same crack at the same place. Shooters connection sidewinder slide racker finished. The front part of my slide to frame fit is very loose. He loves firearms but is isnt knowledgeable in dissassembly repairs, he just shoots and i help him keep em clean. Repairing cracked stainless slide page 2 1911addicts.

Wonder if the smith squeezed the slide to get a better slide to frame fit and cracked it. When shot or cycled by hand the slide sticks at its farthest rearward travel and will not return forward without bumping it. Unless you buy a custom gun built be a gunsmith, you are most. Test article photos of marsoc winning colt rail guns soldier. Ive corresponded with several people who have used.

This helps the tissue adhere to plain glass slides which otherwise would just fall off. The sound of a glass slide cracking is heard during a lab class. Repairing cracked stainless slide discussion in 1911 gunsmithing started by foresterpumice, sep. I sent them the gun and in less then 10days i got it back. The slide on my primary limited gun has developed a crack of sorts. Brownells is your source for 1911 slide at brownells parts and accessories.

Talked with fellow coonan owners on the 1911 forums and one guy had the same exact issue. With its new barrel and national match barrel bushing im shooting one clover leaf per mag but i think its the looseness of the front part of the slide now thats throwing off my accuracy, its not consistant the way i think it should be. A friend brought me his aluminum framesteel slide 1911 so i could look at the problem he was having with it. This allows the gunsmith to retain the originality of the pistol after refinishing. Slide stop plunger for the gsg and sig sauer 1911 22lr pistol. I emailed wilson combat and received this response.

Pleaseif you had the creative thought to bring this to quora, i know you can think of a perfectly good answer in no time. Evening all, anyone ever see a 1911 barrel crack like in the attached photo. The slide im referring to was a nm junk slide we got from a friend in the army back in the 60s and it broke just as that one did including the break under the cocking serrations. And i have a caspian slide limited gun in my safe that cracked about a year ago. It is fairly substantial, and the gun is unusable now. Cw accessories makes some pretty cool parts for the gsg 1911, their newest is the exoskeleton slide. The sharp corner formed at the junction of the tunnel and the frame rail is a good place for a stress riser to form, and a crack is sure to follow. Buy 1911 slide stop factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. If you are looking to upgrade yours with a new 1911 slide, check out ebay for a nice selection from a variety of manufacturers. How do i prevent cracking of cryosectioned tissue samples.

Upon further inspection, and much to my dissmay, it turned out to be a crack. Leave the slide in the vise until it cools to room temp. Sent coonan a picture they had me send it back for a new slide, had it back in 4 days. Early 1911a1 pistols had only the first few inches of the slide heat treated. It is a ao sales alloy frame from back in the day 70s. A prime example are pre70 series and early 70series lightweight commanders chambered in. American handgunner micro welding american handgunner. He is straightforward that you will crack slides eventually on a 1911. The thickness of the slide rails behind the slide stop notch is also recorded.

We do not remove barrels from alloy frame revolvers as in our experience there is a very high probability the frame will crack. Frame cracked along about three fourths the length of the right rail. As i understand it, one of the tests done by armorers is to tap the slide of a field stripped m9 and listen to it. Known for cracking i personally have had good luck welding them good prep, good technique, good machines etc. Factory replacement plunger spring for the gsg and sig sauer 1911 22 pistols. Gunsmithing tools using these links to buy tools, etc. After just a short amount of time of drying, i see cracks forming and ruining.