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To: Dawgsquat
"Was thinking of polishing the ramp to see if that helps."

Don't polish the ramp unless you really know what you are doing. That little bump or gap between the ramp and barrel is necessary for proper feeding. Once the ramp is polished back too far on the 1911 the frame is shot, I've heard of gunsmiths that can repair the damage but is sounded like it would be more expensive than buying a new gun. Go to a gunsmith with .45 experience, the feeding problem could be something as simple as an extractor adjustment or feed lip problem with the magazine.

114 posted on 02/12/2002 6:23:12 PM PST by SSN558
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To: SSN558
Excellent advice. Won't try it myself.
205 posted on 02/13/2002 1:55:36 PM PST by Dawgsquat
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