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  • zackmars

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    I put 160 rounds through it yesterday. I didn't have any malfunctions that looked like that. Mine looked like this. 3 fails to feed View attachment 215359 , all on the last round in the mag. Probably just needs more breaking in.

    Get different mags, wilson combat (etm/etm v) and CMC are the only options worth considering.

    I love mec gar beretta mags, but thier 1911 mags are known to have last round feeding issues
     
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    Moonpie

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    Yep. Moonpie disposed of all his 1911's and got Glocks instead.

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    OLDVET

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    I use Wilson Combat mags in all of my 1911s. The factory mags never leave the box when I get a new pistol home.
    Another thing that will cause a 1911 to have cycling issues is a term called "limp wristing". A lot of shooters new to the 1911 experience this. Practice will correct this issue.
    The 1911 has hung around for over 100 years by being a reliable firearm when used correctly.
     

    oldag

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    I use Wilson Combat mags in all of my 1911s. The factory mags never leave the box when I get a new pistol home.
    Another thing that will cause a 1911 to have cycling issues is a term called "limp wristing". A lot of shooters new to the 1911 experience this. Practice will correct this issue.
    The 1911 has hung around for over 100 years by being a reliable firearm when used correctly.
    I'm sorry but limp wristing is an urban legend. Hold a 1911 as loosely as you wish and it will still cycle correctly.
     

    ZX9RCAM

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    Not if you hit the take down button on the right side of the frame, while shooting left handed.
    They'll jam all the time.
     
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