Last night I bought a 2001 Loaded model. specifically, model number px9109L.
Shot 150rds through it today. 50 rds WW white boh 230 gr JHP and 100 rds Atlanta Arms 230 gr Ball. At rd 121 experienced first malfunction, slide did not go fully into battery on the first round. Magazine used was a Mec-gar 8rder. Solved by nudging slide slightly forward. Second malfunction occurred at rd 132. Fourth round out of a Wilson 47D magazine did the same thing. Solution was the same. Third malfuncion at round 136, first round out of a Wilson 47C mag. Same solution as previously described.
Total number of mags used was eight. Two Wilson mags, 1 8rd mec-gar, one 7rd SS pachmayr, 2 Springfield factory mags and 2 no name mags with Wilson springs and followers.
No malfunctions were experienced with the WW JHP's using all these mags. Only malfunctions occurred with Atlanta Arms ball ammmo and previously described magazines.
Further testing will continue with other ammunition and same magazines. Recoil spring will be changed to 18.5lb, possibly greater. Most likely will pull the two piece guide rod out and replace it with standard GI plug and rod
My intent is to find the perfect magazine and ammo selection. So far I've been really impressed with the Pachmayr magazines and not so impressed with the vaunted Wilson brand.
Question: Why do you guys think I had those malfunctions?
Shot 150rds through it today. 50 rds WW white boh 230 gr JHP and 100 rds Atlanta Arms 230 gr Ball. At rd 121 experienced first malfunction, slide did not go fully into battery on the first round. Magazine used was a Mec-gar 8rder. Solved by nudging slide slightly forward. Second malfunction occurred at rd 132. Fourth round out of a Wilson 47D magazine did the same thing. Solution was the same. Third malfuncion at round 136, first round out of a Wilson 47C mag. Same solution as previously described.
Total number of mags used was eight. Two Wilson mags, 1 8rd mec-gar, one 7rd SS pachmayr, 2 Springfield factory mags and 2 no name mags with Wilson springs and followers.
No malfunctions were experienced with the WW JHP's using all these mags. Only malfunctions occurred with Atlanta Arms ball ammmo and previously described magazines.
Further testing will continue with other ammunition and same magazines. Recoil spring will be changed to 18.5lb, possibly greater. Most likely will pull the two piece guide rod out and replace it with standard GI plug and rod
My intent is to find the perfect magazine and ammo selection. So far I've been really impressed with the Pachmayr magazines and not so impressed with the vaunted Wilson brand.
Question: Why do you guys think I had those malfunctions?