[savagemaxx]

I bought my first 1911 from a buddy. Ultra Comapct 45. It was a safe queen with about 30 rounds thru it. It is great to shot, but it will not lock open unless there is a clip in it, resulting in a M1 pinky when I was cleaning it. Is this a common problem?

[jerry]

Did you push the slide release UP while retracting the slide?

[lefty o]

you must push the slide stop up in order to lock back the slide. field strip the pistol while cleaning it, you'll do a better job.

[savagemaxx]

yes, the slide lock button is up, it will hold for anywhere from 1 to 5 seconds and then slams shut

[jerry]

The cut out on the slide could be mismachined or have a burr on it. The slide release may be out of tolerance. At any rate, to be safe I would recommend taking it to a qualified smith.

[savagemaxx]

Here is a vid i just took of it, feild striped and completely reasssembled, still doing it.

Video of 1911 issue - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

any ideas?

[lefty o]

see a gunsmith, or send it back under waranty.

[gandog56]

Quote:       Originally Posted by savagemaxx

Here is a vid i just took of it, feild striped and completely reasssembled, still doing it. Video of 1911 issue - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting any ideas?

Hard to say, as the site says I have to log in to see the picture.

[Iron_Colonel]

If you're still having any problems, or fixed the problem, I would be interested to know how you did, or what the original problem was. Hope all is well

[gandog56]

Nope, still says private, I need to log on.