1911 Mistakes

[xerts1191]

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Ayoob discusses common mistakes made by some owners

 

[xerts1911]

I suspect I’m getting these emails (Armory) now because you guys had to show me the picture of the new Springer 1911, and I was dumb enough to enter the giveaway

 

[was21]

Wanna play ,gotta pay.

 

[Tenring]

Thanks for posting, I always enjoy Ayoob's write ups, after all no one knows everything. I will let you know when/if I win the new Springfield and post some pics of it as proof....lol

 

[Boriqua]

I love his videos and write ups but I don't always agree but .. its always got kernels of great in them. The only thing I really have exception with in this write up is the curled trigger finger on the front of the trigger guard for the ready position.

His premise that having the finger along the frame on a 1911 might cause you to push out the slide stop??

I dont know. There are always "what if's" and I have met people and have had people work under me who could "What if" sh*t to death but ... just trying to get the slide stop out when you are intentionally trying to get it out can be a pain in the butt with some guns more than others.

I also think thta the curled finger is more likely to activate the trigger in a sudden stress situation far more than a finger laid along the side.

 

[xerts1911]

Yeah I’m not sure I’m sold on the trigger finger curl, to each his own.

 

[smithers599]

The worst mistake you can make with a 1911 is to chamber one in 9mm. :evil:

 

[Boriqua]

The worst mistake you can make with a 1911 is to chamber one in 9mm. :evil:

Sing it baby!!

 

[87jeep]

9mm in a 1911 is to me called a jam-o-matic..... But it was a Remington R-1 so.......

 

[Pro2a]

I have a RIA 2011 in 9mm, and have never had a problem with it. When I do the 22TCM changeover, there has been a few jams, but it's a tiny percentage. If I were to put it into a self defensive application, I would submit it to my smith for "fixing."

 

[Tenring]

His premise that having the finger along the frame on a 1911 might cause you to push out the slide stop??

I have had this happen a few times mostly on aluminum framed 1911's that have had some rounds through them, but also some steel framed right out of the box. Not so much on my semi-custom's but I do check the slide stop/frame fit to be sure if it is for carry.

I don't like the curled finger and choose something like this for most all my carry 1911's.

 

[brian10x]

The worst mistake you can make with a 1911 is to chamber one in 9mm. :evil:

Sing it baby!!

I made one in 762X25. What about that?

 

[Tenring]

The worst mistake you can make with a 1911 is to chamber one in 9mm. :evil:

Sing it baby!!

I made one in 762X25. What about that?

I would like to shoot it

 

[brian10x]

With 115g 30 carbine bullets loaded to just a hair below case failure, its a hoot. Best part is, I still have all ten fingers!

 

[hotwheelsjr]

The worst mistake you can make with a 1911 is to chamber one in 9mm. :evil:

Sing it baby!!

Truth! 1911s were meant to be .45, but damn if I don't love my Para .40 lol

 

[smithers599]

I suppose that the trigger finger on the slide stop could push it out, and it probably has happened. But not much.
On the other hand, it is very common for left-handed shooters to push out the slide stop with their support hands. Very common. Left-handed shooters often install slide stops that are flush with the frame.

 

[QuangTri]

I suppose that the trigger finger on the slide stop could push it out, and it probably has happened. But not much.
On the other hand, it is very common for left-handed shooters to push out the slide stop with their support hands. Very common. Left-handed shooters often install slide stops that are flush with the frame.

Never heard of that, interesting. Agree it would have to be a deliberate act for a right handed shooter to do that. Will check it out for myself in a bit.

 

[Joe_Blacke]

I suppose that the trigger finger on the slide stop could push it out, and it probably has happened. But not much.
On the other hand, it is very common for left-handed shooters to push out the slide stop with their support hands. Very common. Left-handed shooters often install slide stops that are flush with the frame.

Ayoob is a known moron.

For a 1911 slide stop to come out, the slide has to be retracted to the slide stop notch. If the slide is forward in battery, you can’t push out the slide stop unless there is something wrong with the gun. That is why this problem only affects left handlers. During the ejection cycle, it could conceivably be a situation where the slide stop is pushed out when the slide stop both is aligned and pressure is applied.

 

[QuangTri]

For a 1911 slide stop to come out, the slide has to be retracted to the slide stop notch. If the slide is forward in battery, you can’t push out the slide stop unless there is something wrong with the gun. .

Excellent observation, agree even before I got the 1911 out to diddle it. Without being lined up in that slide cutout, the stop is not going anywhere.

 

[knockonit]

anyone who shoots or fondles the 1911 platform consistantly, know of almost all issues that involve the platform, much like any other platform issues arise, and create problems, all mechanical things fail at one point or another, whats the big deal.(using clintonesque voice)
Rj