I have been looking and learning and have come around to a couple questions. I see that the experts show that with the barrel pressed into place into the frame that there should be 1/32" of gap between the top edge of the feed ramp and the end of the barrel. So I field stripped the gun and did so. Well, if I press the barrel all the way down and back as everyone shows, it is less than 1/32"
When the gun is together and I have the slide locked back, there is considerable forward to backward movement of the barrel because the locking lugs are not engaged. However with the barrel moved to the front is has the 1/32, if the barrel is moved rearward the edge of the barrel is pretty much aligned with the feed ramp.
In the pic you can see where brass is being rubbed on the barrel at the bottom. Could this be why I have had an occasional misfeed or jam where the round gets stuck as it enters the chamber? I have read extensively and watched vids on throating the barrel and I feel confident in doing it.
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When the gun is together and I have the slide locked back, there is considerable forward to backward movement of the barrel because the locking lugs are not engaged. However with the barrel moved to the front is has the 1/32, if the barrel is moved rearward the edge of the barrel is pretty much aligned with the feed ramp.
In the pic you can see where brass is being rubbed on the barrel at the bottom. Could this be why I have had an occasional misfeed or jam where the round gets stuck as it enters the chamber? I have read extensively and watched vids on throating the barrel and I feel confident in doing it.
