rclark

Well got it today.... Only one magazine with the gun. Also looks like California is messing with my guns even up here in Montana . Mine has the cap welded on so I could never use it with a silencer if I so desired. Thanks CA.... It has the lettering GSG 1911 CA on the slide ... grrrrr. Other than that it looks serviceable. The trigger pull is fantastic compared to some other 1911s I've handled. Can't say I like the plastic parts ... but hey ... it is what it is.

What's with all the safeties? Looks like there is a 'half cock' safety. Then the full cock safety you can flip with your thumb (nicely ambidextrous). Then there is the grip safety and finally a 'if magazine is out' you can't cock the gun safety.... Strange when coming from the Single Action revolver side of the world (or even my Mark II only has one safety).... ..... I really don't like the 'if magazine is out' ... What if you loose your magazine. You can't even make it function as a single shot.... Well at least I don't plan on relying on this gun.... After all it will be just for plinking.


Now to see if weather will allow me to go out and shoot it tomorrow.

Quiet 1

Well, I guess I can look forward to another 28,000 rounds through mine.

So far I've got 3000 rounds through, 100% trouble free. But, I do have significant wear on the slide stop notch. Also, the accuracy on mine leaves a lot to be desired. I blame it on the gun's poor trigger. Certainly not on my marksmanship skills.

rclark

Well, put down around 300 rounds today (You can burn ammo with these guns. Only 100 more times out and viola! 30,000 hah! ).... Out the those I had several (5?) misfires (hit the shell, didn't go off), several (6?) failed to load (next shell did not get put in chamber) and just one stove pipe. Putting the misfires back in, they fired just fine. Looking at the back of the shells shows a fairly light firing pin blow. Nothing Iike my Single Six in comparison.

Now to figure out how to disassemble for cleaning .. Is there any tips on what I should oil when cleaning is complete?


Here is the accuracy from rest at 25 yards 'out of the box' with bulk Federal .22LR . Not pinpoint but could be me too. The trigger pull is a little more than I am used too with my revolvers...




All in all, satisfied with the gun as a plinker.

Boy, I shot my .45 Colt revolver after the 300 rounds ... and yowsa ... kicks a bit more .

BuckJM53

The rounds can rack up pretty quickly with this little pistol

While I had a few misfires during the break-in period (primarily with Federal Bulk) they are now very rare.

A light coating on the rails and the exterior surface of the barrel is all that's really needed. Also, avoid getting any oil on the threads where the barrel fixing screw goes if you don't want the fixing screw working loose every 100 rounds or so.


Not bad for the first time out (the trigger will get better with wear).

rclark

Thanks! The basic disassembly was easy . I was surprised after 300 rounds it really wasn't that dirty. Cleaned it up. Put some oil on the rails and barrel and it all when back together smoothly. Back in business! Sent a note off to tactical to see if they'll sale me a new barrel that doesn't have the end cap welded on.

BuckJM53

I'm pretty certain that ATI will sell you a barrel

rclark

Looks like I have a barrel problem anyway:



A small divit I noticed when cleaning . Looks like a lined barrel?

BuckJM53

They are lined barrels (mine has held up very well). It looks like ATI will be sending you a new barrel at no cost . Their CS has been excellent in resolving any issue that I've had along the way.

rclark

Well, they are going to replace the barrel. Sent damaged barrel off today, as they said they needed it before sending me the replacement for some reason, even after I sent them a picture of the damage... So, won't be shooting this pistol for a few weeks....

BuckJM53

rclark ... I'm glad to hear that they are taking care of you. In my experience so far with ATI CS, the parts typically show up much faster than promised as they tend to under promise and over deliver (I hope that it's the same for you).

rclark

Got the new barrel today! Looks good. Installed and everything functions as it should. Now for the shoot'n test when I get a chance!!! Oh yes, and the cap isn't welded on so no longer a CA model .

BuckJM53

Well I guess a 13 day turnaround isn't too bad, but I was hoping it would get there faster for you (glad that it all worked out)

rclark

Got out to the range with the GSG-1911 today. Appears to shot just fine. At least it appeared to group as well as the last barrel but nothing spectacular. However it shot 2" left with this new barrel. So made some adjustments with the rear sight and we are back in business. Went through a box of 375 bulk federal (you can sure burn ammo with a semi-auto). Had again several FTEs, FTLs and FTFs... But I suppose that is just part of semi-auto shooting with cheaper ammo. Looks like I'll have to 'wench' tighten the barrel cap as it kept unscrewing. Other than that. Looks like I am in business! Total shot count is now is 675.... Ways to go .

Of course shot the 'o .45 Colt BH as well... Can't go out without some big bore shoot'n.

jon p

i am really concerned about the wear showing on the lock notch on my slide.it isnt bad now but i only have about 800 rounds through it. i have one of the 1911 anniv models with the numbered slide # ... of 1911. if i have to replace the slide i dont want to loose the special numbers. i am going to watch the wear closely, if it takes 27,000 rounds to wear it out i probably dont have a worry!!! has anyone noticed wear pattern on the side of the barrel right at the joint where the thread cover meets the barrel?

BuckJM53

The wear pattern that you describe is a result of the updated recoil spring plug (with the wings to keep it from turning). While the new design keeps the plug more stable, it does wear the finish off of the barrel right where the thread cover meets the barrel. It's nothing to worry about.