Thanks for the replies. We tested factory load ammos and my reloads. After the extended firing pin was installed and still no ignition. Checked the protrusion of the firing pin (from the firing pin block) and contact with the hammer face. Good contact. Next recourse is to change the firing pin...
Thanks, 1st. we disassembled it and ran a couple of long wooden q-tips to swab any gunk or dried lubricant residue. Ran a fine neddle file to further clean the passage way for the firing pin. Reassembled and range tested but will not ignite primers on reloads or factory ammo. 2nd. replaced...
Hello ! Been lurking and salivating over the nice 1911 on this forum. Bought a brand new Colt Combat Elite in 2018 from GrabAGun and brought it to the range last year when I was on leave back stateside. Low and behold, fed it with regular 230 reloads and no luck to ignite a primer to send a...