I'm fairly new to hand guns and the 1911 model but I was wondering if you can remove the slide stop and if that will allow enough room or play to get the brass removed for a more thero investigation of problem. If not give Springfield a call I here there warranty and service are pretty much the best in the industry but I have no first hand knowledge in this. Good luck hope you figure it out.

 

did you have the gun well lubed?

 

What do you think I should do?

take it to a gunsmith

first off, are you "sure" that's not a live round??

shine a light down the barrel and to see if it's an empty or live round

USE A MIRROR to look down the muzzle


..L.T.A.

 

Looks like it's probably just a split or bulged case. Verify it's not a live round, then remove your magazine. Take out the front of the two piece guide rod, pull the barrel bushing out, and tap the muzzle back with a wooden or nylon hammer-NOT hitting the barrel while doing so. Remove slidestop, disassemble. Alternatively you can place a wooden dowel down the barrel and drive the casing out and unlock the slide simultaneously. You should use the largest dowel you can find that will still go down the barrel.

Once you get it freed up, inspect for damage. Pay particular attention to your extractor hook and look for any gouges in the chamber. If you see anything suspicious, I'm sure SA will check it out for you.

It's probably just fine though, caused by a bad piece of brass. It happens, and worse things, too, even if you only use premium ammo. Ask me how I know (you can ask my optometrist, too) .

 

first off, are you "sure" that's not a live round??


like Cappi said. Becareful!!!!

 

Why are the pictures date time stamped 01/22/2007?

 

Because a lot of people don't know how to set the date on their cameras

 

Yeah, I finally took the time stamp off of mine. It got old resetting the date everytime I changed the batteries :dope: .

If you were ever using a pic for a legal issue I'm sure it would be golden to have an accurate date.