RIA 1911 feed ramp polish

[dieselman]

Has anyone polished the feed ramp on a Rock Island 1911? Mine is a little finicky about chambering the first round, especially with hollow points. Yes, I know I get what I paid for and a higher quality 1911 would not present this issue, just curious if anyone has done something to improve feeding.

 

[NHT3]

I've done it on more than one pistol. As long as you know the difference between polish and grinding. it can't hurt.

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[SERparacord]

1911 jamming on hollow points, how unusual.

 

[gungirl65]

It's not just a cheap 1911 problem. My Sig Ultra Compact 1911 had some feed ramp issues in the beginning. I got it polished and now only use good ammo. I don't have problems very often now.

 

[halfmileharry]

I've had to polish all my RIA ramps and even throat the barrel a little.
The metal is very soft on the RIA ramps and it's EASY to cut too much metal off the ramp even polishing. CAREFUL.
I recommend JHP in them. IF you look at the spacing between ramp and barrel you'll see why the JHP will be more dependable on them.
Good mags will help the feed angle as well.

 

[churchmouse]

1911's are ramped for 230 gr. full metal jackets and hollow points can and will give you some issues if certain things are not done to the ramp and barrel mouth.
There are a few rounds available that are self defense that are shaped very close to the standard 230 FMJ round and will feed very well in your gun.
Note.....be careful running +P or hotter rounds in that gun.

 

[churchmouse]

Harry,

Funny seeing you here.....

 

[SERparacord]

I was just about ready to buy an RIA too.

 

[churchmouse]

I was just about ready to buy an RIA too.

My Butt......

and the regular crowd shuffles in......

 

[BJones]

I have more problems with my expensive 1911's running well than with my cheaper ones.

 

[churchmouse]

I have more problems with my expensive 1911's running well than with my cheaper ones.

That just seems wrong.

 

[SERparacord]

My Butt......

and the regular crowd shuffles in......

Just waiting for my revolver to arrive at the gun shop.

 

[churchmouse]

Just waiting for my revolver to arrive at the gun shop.

Still?????

 

[Fordtough25]

I can say for certain 90% of all RIA's I see used have a polished ramp, feed 'em hardball and enjoy.

 

[SERparacord]

Still?????

#2, S&W .45 ACP

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57770_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

 

[drillsgt]

Is it actually hanging up on the feedramp or when starting to chamber? Mags can make a difference too.

 

[Archer]

Before you break out the dremel, try getting a nice, high quality pencil (I recommend Ticonderoga), and take the eraser and make nice, even swipes along the feed ramp. Then take it back to the range and see if the problem still persists.

 

[JetGirl]

Has anyone polished the feed ramp on a Rock Island 1911?

Arnel did mine while it was there for something else. My mid-size hasn't had a glitch since.

 

[karl77]

I use a q-tip and buff the ramp. would also try different hollowpoints.

 

[BJones]

I have used Flitz polish and a cloth or a QTip. Just rub till it looks like a mirror.