[txnativegop]

I have owned and used 1911's for 35 years. I have never had one fail to feed when in original mil-spec configuration.

I have had some 1911's with all the 'bells and whistles' that were not reliable (on ejection, not feeding).

When chambering a round in an 1911, I always lock the slide open, insert loaded magazine and use the slide release to load the chamber.

[Mariner]

“I always lock the slide open, insert loaded magazine and use the slide release to load the chamber. “

Full force and momentum assure proper loading and seating.

NEVER ease the slide down on a round.

[Bonemaker]

“When chambering a round in an 1911, I always lock the slide open, insert loaded magazine and use the slide release to load the chamber. “

Thats the way I was taught in competitive USAF pistol shooting.

[yarddog]

My experience mirrors your.

I have owned maybe a couple of dozen M1911s in the last 52 years. I have had 5 Argentine made ones, a Llama, 2 Stars, and the rest all various Colts.

There must be a little bit to all these stories of them jamming but I can’t have been the only person to have 100% perfect service.

When I was 18, I let the hammer slip while lowering it. The hammer struck with enough force to fire. I still have a little scar on the tip of my thumb to remind me not to do that again.