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New 70 Frame and Slide
Hello again to all. Been some time since I was able to post, been over in the Gulf having fun, internet time was at a premium.
I picked up one of the NRM series 70's from Colt, now for my question. The gun seems to be a bit loser in the frame to slide fit than I expected. I read so many post's about the great fit of the new Colt's and did not expect the gun to rattle, much like one of my old WWII 1911's, from the many armories of my early years. The gun was not available at a local dealer so I picked one off Gunbroker and had it sent in. The gap is a bit difficult to mesure but looks to be nearly a 64th (normal??), when I push the slide back and forth on the frame. It also moves up and down about the same amount. In fact if I push up on the front of the slide and look carfully I can see the recoil group between the frame and slide. I know that the frame to slide fit is not nearly as critical as a well fit barrel and that seems to be very good. But it is an expensive pistol, for a sailor, and if they can do it better why not do it.
Don't get me wrong the gun is very well finished, has been 100% reliable and does have that pony on the side. Am I just being to picky, did I get a lemon, or is this about normal for one of the new Colt's?
Thank you for any input.
Hello again to all. Been some time since I was able to post, been over in the Gulf having fun, internet time was at a premium.
I picked up one of the NRM series 70's from Colt, now for my question. The gun seems to be a bit loser in the frame to slide fit than I expected. I read so many post's about the great fit of the new Colt's and did not expect the gun to rattle, much like one of my old WWII 1911's, from the many armories of my early years. The gun was not available at a local dealer so I picked one off Gunbroker and had it sent in. The gap is a bit difficult to mesure but looks to be nearly a 64th (normal??), when I push the slide back and forth on the frame. It also moves up and down about the same amount. In fact if I push up on the front of the slide and look carfully I can see the recoil group between the frame and slide. I know that the frame to slide fit is not nearly as critical as a well fit barrel and that seems to be very good. But it is an expensive pistol, for a sailor, and if they can do it better why not do it.
Don't get me wrong the gun is very well finished, has been 100% reliable and does have that pony on the side. Am I just being to picky, did I get a lemon, or is this about normal for one of the new Colt's?
Thank you for any input.