Wife took my favorite 1911, so I got a new one!

Get some 47D Wilson mags. They always work. Most of mine have never seen their factory magazines.

Here is a good real on 1911 magazines, it's about 10 years old, but still a good read: http://how-i-did-it.org/magazines/

I use Checkmates, Kimber Pro's, and Wilsons at the range, and carry Tripp Cobra's.

I have an old Ed Brown that I've had for 20 years of so, always ate everything I ever fed it. Until about two weeks ago, got a box of ball ammo the would jam on the first round, every magazine. I found the OAL was too long, and my recoil spring had been in service longer than it should have been. I shot the ammo in my PM45 to finish out the box, and replaced my recoil spring. Now no worries.
Point being, might be bad ammo causing your issues.

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Originally Posted by BirdsThaWord

The Classic Custom I had (1988 build if I remember correct) was an amazingly well built, great running and accurate gun. Out of all of the govt sized 1911’s I’ve had in .45 it was my favorite. I really messed up, getting rid of it recently. That’s it in the pic behind the K9. I am already keeping my eyes open to find another. I should not have sold it!

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Darn, that's a good looking pistol. I have to agree that you "really messed, getting rid of it recently":( Hopefully, another, in just as nice condition, will come your way.
If it's any solace, the above makes me double determined to keep my Classic Custom Target.
https://i.postimg.cc/PxZpVkn5/cct.jpg

The new grips look good on your Springer :)

FWIW, the magazines that work best in my 9mm 1911 are Metalform 9FR-794
http://gregcotellc.com/cart/1911-met...94-p-1969.html

Regards,
Greg

I have had great luck with Wilsons too. I think they have made it into the magwell of every 1911 I’ve owned, with a few Chip and one Tripp mag having also given good service. While I am yet to own a Wilsons gun, I can certainly speak to the quality of their mags. Thanks for the model #!

Thanks for the link! I will defiinitely read the article. Yes, my first attempt at resolution will be to take her back for another range session with 2 or 3 kinds of ammo. Then switch mags (2 from the Colt and one Wisons I had hung onto). I figure it won’t hurt to run some more ammo too as the Springer was not very used when I got it. Need to break her in!

Thanks for the kind words. Your target version is a beaut! I am becoming a big fan of the target rear sights. I know some don’t care for them, but I’m not sure why. They sure do make me more accurate!
I’m already hunting for another locally. I have seen one, but it has a bit too much “honest” wear for the price. That one I had was about 97-98% if you ask me. Plus, the local one for sale has that plum finish on the slide.