I recently bought a compensator for my 1911 (it is the kind that replaces the barrel bushing), and after I installed it, it now seems like the recoil spring is getting bunched up.
Anyone know what the problem might be?
Anonymous
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As noted above, this is technically the wrong section, but something I have dealt with in the past.
When a compensator/replacement bushing is installed, it has to be fitted to the barrel/slide. If it is not simply placed on the barrel and it works. This is a hand fitting that takes an hour or so. You want the barrel to lock up just as it goes into battery without any binding ( which is what you are having now when you say the recoil spring is bunching up).
If you have no experience in this area ( which I am assuming), I would NOT recommend you attempt to fit the bushing yourself. Get someone who is experienced or go to your local gun store and ask there.
Best of luck and I hope this is useful to you
Statie
I'd try your question on the AR-15 forum, they have a section dedicated to the 1911.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=5&f=49
Anonymous
The problem might be that your in the wrong category.
Anonymous
The problem is that you are in the wrong section.
Ebby
http://www.m1911.org/
These people should be able to help you out.