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I have never heard of that happening tho ejection problems are probably about the third most common problem with 1911’s. It couldn’t get bent too far or the slide would not move. It used to be fairly common to replace the full sized model’s ejector with one from a Commander which has a tip.

Extractor problems are probably more common and usually either a broken claw or not enough tension as the part fits in a tunnel and must be shaped to create it’s own tension.

The most common problem I have seen is the safety/slide hold open spring and plunger holder becomes unstaked. It takes a special tool to restake or stake in a new one. Star corrected this problem on their models by having it held on by two screws.

Now that you mention it...your right about the ejector being inside a tube. I didn't think about that. I'm looking at a Colt Series 80 here and it seems as though perhaps it might be possible to somehow bend the ejector outwards and still get the pistol to lock into battery, but not permit the ejector to get a good grip on the groove. I don't think it was the ammo...NOT simply because we loaded it, but more because he supplied us with brand NEW components.

The Series 80 I mentioned had to have the plunger tube restaked, as well as the front sight! That was almost 10 years ago now though and I've put several thousand rounds through it...and it's all still tight....er, well...the front sight and plunger tube at least! :-)