question about slide - The Firearms Forum

kennyg · 03-25-2006, 06:11 PM

I recently boutght a SA GI-45 and have noticed that the front of the slide is scratching a little on the right side. I can actually move the slide with my hand (side to side). It will touch the right side slightly, but not the left. Is this normal, or should I sent it back to SA?

Shooter45 · 04-03-2006, 07:09 PM

Welcome to TFF. I've seen alot of mil-spec 1911's make the scratch. It doesn't seem to be a big deal. Send it back to Springfield if you want and they might just do a little slide fitting.

Marlin · 04-03-2006, 07:35 PM

Shooter is right in his suggestion. Springfield's people are some of the best and will try to see that nothing is wrong. I have had mine back to them and it was 100% better after they thoroughly went through it to see that all was well.

rmrdaddy · 04-03-2006, 11:44 PM

Remember that GI is just that, the general issue model. The slide will probably have some play in it, unlike say a Gold Match, or something that has tolerences within a hair, and has been accurized.
If you are concerned with the scratching, send it on in. I remember that Marlin had that difficulty with his right after SoMo got it for him, and if he says it's 100% now, after SA looked it over, I'd take that to the bank.

The Daddy

kennyg · 04-09-2006, 12:28 PM

Thanks for the info, It stopped getting any worse, I did call SA, they said a little wear is normal. It seems to be a slight cosmetic problem at best. It shoots fine for now. I will see how it goes. Thanks again!

03-25-2006, 06:11 PM	#1
kennyg Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3	question about slide I recently boutght a SA GI-45 and have noticed that the front of the slide is scratching a little on the right side. I can actually move the slide with my hand (side to side). It will touch the right side slightly, but not the left. Is this normal, or should I sent it back to SA? --> Last edited by kennyg; 03-26-2006 at 01:03 PM..

04-03-2006, 07:09 PM	#2
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,752	Re: question about slide Welcome to TFF. I've seen alot of mil-spec 1911's make the scratch. It doesn't seem to be a big deal. Send it back to Springfield if you want and they might just do a little slide fitting.

04-03-2006, 07:35 PM	#3
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: question about slide Shooter is right in his suggestion. Springfield's people are some of the best and will try to see that nothing is wrong. I have had mine back to them and it was 100% better after they thoroughly went through it to see that all was well. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

04-03-2006, 11:44 PM	#4
rmrdaddy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: southern NJ Posts: 165	Re: question about slide Remember that GI is just that, the general issue model. The slide will probably have some play in it, unlike say a Gold Match, or something that has tolerences within a hair, and has been accurized. If you are concerned with the scratching, send it on in. I remember that Marlin had that difficulty with his right after SoMo got it for him, and if he says it's 100% now, after SA looked it over, I'd take that to the bank. The Daddy

04-09-2006, 12:28 PM	#5
kennyg Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3	Re: question about slide Thanks for the info, It stopped getting any worse, I did call SA, they said a little wear is normal. It seems to be a slight cosmetic problem at best. It shoots fine for now. I will see how it goes. Thanks again!