Of the 1911 types (sizes) is one length inherently more reliable than others?

[clandestine]

Did amt make any thing that was not a turd?

I always wanted a 22 mag amt of the three I have had all turds

Yes, all thing AMT hails from Turd.

 

[BUFF7MM]

I have a 5 inch Remington enhanced, not a hiccup.
A 4 inch Kimber, not a hiccup at it's first outing.
3 inch Springfield Armory, problem at first with stove pipeing from an out of spec extractor hole, repaired under warranty, not a hiccup since it's repair.

 

[Indiana Jones]

Yes, all thing AMT hails from Turd.

Bummer. I wanted to get matching Hardballers like Agent 47s "Silverballers". Guess ill go S&W. oh WAIT A SECOND.... I had a S&W. or did I? I can remember Chad, do YOU? Maybe I had half a one.

 

[clandestine]

Bummer. I wanted to get matching Hardballers like Agent 47s "Silverballers". Guess ill go S&W. oh WAIT A SECOND.... I had a S&W. or did I? I can remember Chad, do YOU? Maybe I had half a one.

You had something that was once a S&W. Its like Michael Jackson. He was once a human and turned in to monster.

 

[august1410]

Agreed.

Other Parts such as High Reliability Mags, Slotted Guide Rod and a Flat Spring can help improve reliability.

I usually put these in http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Flat-Wire-Recoil-Spring-Kit-4-Compact/productinfo/651/along with Tripp Mags to enhance reliability.

Of course Feed Ramp Geometry, Chamber Mouth Beveling, and Extractor Contour/Tensioning also is often needed.

As far as Im concerned anything smaller than 5" that dosent have a Steel Frame is just a waste of money. Compact 1911's are like Piston AR's, and 40S&W......... Solution looking for a problem.

My Combat Commander has a steel frame. Regular Colt Commanders do not.

 

[Indiana Jones]

You had something that was once a S&W. Its like Michael Jackson. He was once a human and turned in to monster.

That entire story makes me weep to this day.

 

[clandestine]

My Combat Commander has a steel frame. Regular Colt Commanders do not.

Where did I say otherwise? I know the difference between 1911 vaiants.

My comments are from my experience as a smith, not single examples. IMO ALL (Notice I didnt mention a Make/Model) 1911's smaller than 5" are prone to be problematic. Aluminum framed ones even more so.

On a seperate note............personally Im glad to be done smithing because I grew tired of people telling me how much they know, and in the same sentence asking me for help.

 

[august1410]

Where did I say otherwise? I know the difference between 1911 vaiants.

My comments are from my experience as a smith, not single examples. IMO ALL (Notice I didnt mention a Make/Model) 1911's smaller than 5" are prone to be problematic. Aluminum framed ones even more so.

On a seperate note............personally Im glad to be done smithing because I grew tired of people telling me how much they know, and in the same sentence asking me for help.

Just making note, not challenging you. There might have been someone reading the thread that did not know.

 

[Leeann]

5", without question.

 

[Biggfoot44]

5in of course. A true Commander size also has potential . But 4.25 is the dividing line , and a 4.0 in gun is a different design.

 

[rico903]

There is only one size 1911. Its a 5". The rest are pieces of crap.

Tried to PM you regarding RR. You're full up.

 

[Mega]

As far as Im concerned anything smaller than 5" that dosent have a Steel Frame is just a waste of money. Compact 1911's are like Piston AR's, and 40S&W......... Solution looking for a problem.