New 1911 Not Locking Back

[edzz]

i've built a few 1911s, can't say I really know what exactly the idiot mark is, or care enough to find out anymore than it has to do with the slide stop. The folks who do care probably also care about marring their AR lower while installing a bolt catch... if things like that matter to you, then by all means, take appropriate measures, if not, have at it with tooth and claw. It will work fine either way.

And this folks is why I don't loan out my tools.

 

[Idaho44]

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That must of taken some doing to create that mark! Can't say I've ever seen one like it!

 

[AK0perator47]

I have only had this happen a few times and generally after a few hundred (500+) rounds of dirty blazer .

If you think it's the mags, I've got some Wilson's, an Ed Brown, and a boatload of Dan Wesson mags (made by checkmate, I believe).

You're more than welcome to try them in your gun should we ever meet up.

Also, glad to not be the only 9mm 1911 owner

I have a 9mm and 2 in 45 acp