HydraShox issues with Springfiel 1911 Loaded? - The Firearms Forum

WildcatFan · 10-27-2009, 05:27 PM

I believe I read somewhere on here that there is an issue with chambering an stock 1911 with this ammo. Have you noticed an issue with it yourself?

I have a Springfield Loaded 1911 and read that this stock model wouldn't have an issue chambering hollow points, CD rounds, etc. Do you have experience to disprove this? If so, any idea of what Springfield would charge to open up the chamber to facilitate easier chambering?

Old Guy · 10-27-2009, 09:26 PM

I have a "loaded" 1911 and have had no problems with any ammo so far. I have run several different hollow points and ball ammo with no jams or hiccups. Good luck and enjoy a fine weapon.

Armydad

JLA · 10-27-2009, 09:32 PM

if your feed ramp and barrel throat are smooth you shouldnt have any problems feeding anything. I have been assembling my own 1911s for some time now and always find the most difficult bullet type to feed into a 1911 is a truncated cone shape (hornady TAP). if your pistol doesnt want to chamber the round have your feed ramp polished and lowered a bit. magazine tolerance is also a huge factor in 1911 pistols as well. make sure they are snug in the mag well and the feed lips arent cracked or bent.

techoca · 10-28-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Guy

I have a "loaded" 1911 and have had no problems with any ammo so far. I have run several different hollow points and ball ammo with no jams or hiccups. Good luck and enjoy a fine weapon.

Armydad

I have a Springfield Armory Loaded with 2000+ rounds; I have never had a feed problem with Federal Hydra-Shok or any other brand. I do however recommend the use of Wilson Combat magazines. The stock SA magazines are complete junk; if you use this gun for defensive purposes then you owe it to yourself to use reliable magazines.

davem · 10-28-2009, 02:42 PM

i have a new loaded and it feeds anything, ball, hollow pt , lead semi wad cutter. the only problem i had was with lead the ext. od was a little tight and wouldnt close the slide ,a pass thru a lee carbide factory sizer/crimp die solved that problem. love my springfield loaded.

JLA · 10-28-2009, 03:49 PM

wilson combat mags are superb...

10-27-2009, 05:27 PM	#1
WildcatFan V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 68	HydraShox issues with Springfiel 1911 Loaded? I believe I read somewhere on here that there is an issue with chambering an stock 1911 with this ammo. Have you noticed an issue with it yourself? I have a Springfield Loaded 1911 and read that this stock model wouldn't have an issue chambering hollow points, CD rounds, etc. Do you have experience to disprove this? If so, any idea of what Springfield would charge to open up the chamber to facilitate easier chambering? __________________ These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. -Thomas Payne- -->

10-27-2009, 09:26 PM	#2
Old Guy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beaufort County, NC Contributor Posts: 342	Re: HydraShox issues with Springfiel 1911 Loaded? I have a "loaded" 1911 and have had no problems with any ammo so far. I have run several different hollow points and ball ammo with no jams or hiccups. Good luck and enjoy a fine weapon. Armydad

10-27-2009, 09:32 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,305	Re: HydraShox issues with Springfiel 1911 Loaded? if your feed ramp and barrel throat are smooth you shouldnt have any problems feeding anything. I have been assembling my own 1911s for some time now and always find the most difficult bullet type to feed into a 1911 is a truncated cone shape (hornady TAP). if your pistol doesnt want to chamber the round have your feed ramp polished and lowered a bit. magazine tolerance is also a huge factor in 1911 pistols as well. make sure they are snug in the mag well and the feed lips arent cracked or bent. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-28-2009, 02:42 PM	#5
davem Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: butler,pa Posts: 36	Re: HydraShox issues with Springfiel 1911 Loaded? i have a new loaded and it feeds anything, ball, hollow pt , lead semi wad cutter. the only problem i had was with lead the ext. od was a little tight and wouldnt close the slide ,a pass thru a lee carbide factory sizer/crimp die solved that problem. love my springfield loaded.

10-28-2009, 03:49 PM	#6
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,305	Re: HydraShox issues with Springfiel 1911 Loaded? wilson combat mags are superb... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!