RIA 1911 jams?

Ammo Junky · July 22, 2006, 01:52 PM

I have a RIA 1911, yes I know its a cheap gun

. The gun frequently jams with the rnd 1/2 way into the chamber. Far enough that the bullet cant be seen. What common causes are their for this type of ftf? I have use rem and win hp. I dont know it bullet type can cause a jam after the rnd is already started into the chamber?

Thanks.

308Enfield · July 22, 2006, 02:09 PM

I'm not a gunsmith, amateur or otherwise, but I've seen this happen in autos due to a rough feed ramp. If that's what's happening, its a pretty inexpensive fix to have it smoothed out.

orionengnr · July 22, 2006, 02:31 PM

(actually Charles Daly, both are made by Armscor) that I bought used. Mine was a 3 1/2" and had a serious feeding problem (about 50% of the rounds).
Give these guys a try-they are pretty sharp.

http://forum.m1911.org/index.php?

They have an Armscor site with a rep who you can contact for parts, technical advice, and so on.

BTW, mine just took an extractor tune to get squared away--I didn't have to send it out or pay anyone to fix it...and I am a 1911 (gunsmithing) rookie.

One of the guys on the forum told me to remove the extractor and see if it would feed. If so, "tune" the extractor (do a search). Worked out fine.

I sold it because I wanted something lighter (an alloy-framed 1911), not because I didn't like it.

Stick with it and you will enjoy it. Good luck.

timothy75 · July 22, 2006, 02:51 PM

It sounds like its jamming in the hood of the chamber. You didnt say if it was jamming with fmj or not. If not you can use CorBon Powerball or Federal EFMJ's for carry and fmj for practice. Good luck

Mad Cow · July 22, 2006, 08:57 PM

Try different magazines

My Firestorm did that on the 2nd round with factory mag. Started using my Springfield mags & haven't jammed yet, i also bought some Chip McCormick mags & my Firestorm has been completely reliable with them.

M14fan · July 22, 2006, 11:51 PM

I have a Kimber Eclipse Ultra that did the same thing. Switched to Wilson mags and have had no further problems.

Blackwell · July 23, 2006, 12:07 AM

You either need to tune the extractor or smooth the feed ramp. (Sometimes you need to do both.) It shouldn't cost you too much. Good luck and take care.

jonas_357 · July 23, 2006, 01:43 AM

I often had the same problem, but with my CZ 85B. I first thought it was a technical problem of my gun. But I was told it was because my wrist was too limp when I shooted.

MrApathy · July 23, 2006, 03:57 AM

is it new how many rounds through it?

auto45 · July 23, 2006, 06:52 AM

I would "check" ammo first, mag second and then gun.

Magyar · July 23, 2006, 08:11 AM

Lube generously the slide & use FMJ...Your extractor is doing the job....

July 22, 2006, 01:52 PM	#1
Ammo Junky Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: IL Posts: 537	RIA 1911 jams? I have a RIA 1911, yes I know its a cheap gun . The gun frequently jams with the rnd 1/2 way into the chamber. Far enough that the bullet cant be seen. What common causes are their for this type of ftf? I have use rem and win hp. I dont know it bullet type can cause a jam after the rnd is already started into the chamber? Thanks. __________________ Will work for brass. I apologise in advance for spelling errors.

July 22, 2006, 02:09 PM	#2
308Enfield Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 239	I'm not a gunsmith, amateur or otherwise, but I've seen this happen in autos due to a rough feed ramp. If that's what's happening, its a pretty inexpensive fix to have it smoothed out. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." - Plato

July 22, 2006, 02:31 PM	#3
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 2,495	I had an RIA (actually Charles Daly, both are made by Armscor) that I bought used. Mine was a 3 1/2" and had a serious feeding problem (about 50% of the rounds). Give these guys a try-they are pretty sharp. http://forum.m1911.org/index.php? They have an Armscor site with a rep who you can contact for parts, technical advice, and so on. BTW, mine just took an extractor tune to get squared away--I didn't have to send it out or pay anyone to fix it...and I am a 1911 (gunsmithing) rookie. One of the guys on the forum told me to remove the extractor and see if it would feed. If so, "tune" the extractor (do a search). Worked out fine. I sold it because I wanted something lighter (an alloy-framed 1911), not because I didn't like it. Stick with it and you will enjoy it. Good luck.

July 22, 2006, 11:51 PM	#6
M14fan Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 768	+1 on the mag I have a Kimber Eclipse Ultra that did the same thing. Switched to Wilson mags and have had no further problems. __________________ "Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master." --George Washington

July 23, 2006, 12:07 AM	#7
Blackwell Junior Member Join Date: July 22, 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 2	Tune extractor and smooth the feed ramp You either need to tune the extractor or smooth the feed ramp. (Sometimes you need to do both.) It shouldn't cost you too much. Good luck and take care. __________________ http://www.BrianBlackwell.com

July 22, 2006, 02:51 PM	#4
timothy75 Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2005 Posts: 1,034	It sounds like its jamming in the hood of the chamber. You didnt say if it was jamming with fmj or not. If not you can use CorBon Powerball or Federal EFMJ's for carry and fmj for practice. Good luck

July 22, 2006, 08:57 PM	#5
Mad Cow Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 127	Try different magazines My Firestorm did that on the 2nd round with factory mag. Started using my Springfield mags & haven't jammed yet, i also bought some Chip McCormick mags & my Firestorm has been completely reliable with them.

July 23, 2006, 01:43 AM	#8
jonas_357 Member Join Date: April 14, 2006 Location: Switzerland, a free country! Posts: 64	I often had the same problem, but with my CZ 85B. I first thought it was a technical problem of my gun. But I was told it was because my wrist was too limp when I shooted.

July 23, 2006, 03:57 AM	#9
MrApathy Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2004 Posts: 470	is it new how many rounds through it? __________________ Divided and conquered, Gripped by fear Wishful thinking that it can't happen here It's well underways but nobody knows A repeat of history, That's how it goes

July 23, 2006, 06:52 AM	#10
auto45 Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2002 Posts: 424	I would "check" ammo first, mag second and then gun.

July 23, 2006, 08:11 AM	#11
Magyar Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,365	Lube generously the slide & use FMJ...Your extractor is doing the job.... __________________ "cold, brutal, deadly...." stark reality of the .45