New SA 1911 GI "break in"

[andyffer]

I am going to buy a new Springfield 1911 GI tomorrow. I am wondering what I need to do to properly break it in?

Thanks

[riverider]

Make sure it's clean use a lot of good oil on slide rails. Shoot quality 230gr FMJ Ball Ammo. This is what I recommend.

[GlockMeister]

Also check any book/s you may get with it. They sometimes come with a coating on the parts from the factory that some recommend be cleaned off then oiled before first use?

[Doctor Larry K]

I agree with the other posters. I also runs a couple of patches coated with Hoppe #9 down the bbl and then a lightly soaked patch with CLP or MilTec down the barrell too.

You will be surprised how dirty that "new barrell" is.


Doc

[lefty o]

clean it, lube it, and go shoot it. a properly built 1911 doesnt need to be broke in.

[billy]

Originally Posted by lefty o

clean it, lube it, and go shoot it. a properly built 1911 doesnt need to be broke in.

mine did need it.
after a couple hundred rnds. it smoothed out and is great.

[nathangdad]

. . . . as guns sometimes arrive with packing/shipping grease to prevent rust. Then lubricate with a light oil (especially the rails) such as
3 in 1. Use 230 grain roundnose bullets.

[lefty o]

like i said, a "properly built"" gun doesnt need it. there is no excuse for a 1911 not running 100% right out of the box, many dont, and you can blame shoddy manufacturing.

[Big Tool]

I like to use a light grease on the slide rails. It stays in place better, and seems to be alot smoother than just oil.

Hopefully you have better luck with yours than I did with my SA GI. Mine is back at SA for warranty work.

They are some very nice guns for the price. The only thing i don't like about mine is I can't shoot with the sights. If i could do over i would pay a few extra dollars and get one with the upgraded sights.

Just my 2 cents

[billy]

Originally Posted by lefty o

like i said, a "properly built"" gun doesnt need it. there is no excuse for a 1911 not running 100% right out of the box, many dont, and you can blame shoddy manufacturing.

mine needed it .
and it was at less than 1/2 the price of a colt/kimber/ etc. so i will just have to deal with it.

[privateer]

I recomend starting off feeding it ball ammo (230 fmj) to help take the guess work out of any feeding problems. like lefty o and billy have said some need to be broken in and some dont, usually burs or rough slide rails need to be worn down. anyway enjoy the heck out of your new gun and I am always happy to meet a 1911 shooter.

[tonystewartfan]

I have purchased a 1911 Commander style .45 G.I caliber pistol today. It's made by Century International Arms. I really like the appearance of this pistol, but it might not be a good one. I hope I did not buy a crappy pistol. We will find out soon after i go shooting.

[mitch_mckee]

Originally Posted by andyffer

I am going to buy a new Springfield 1911 GI tomorrow. I am wondering what I need to do to properly break it in?

Thanks

Clean, oil, shoot lots, repeat