Combat Commander
I have a Colt Combat Commander that shoots great, functions great and looks great. The problem-when I fire it the brass hits me directly in the forehead. It is obviously a problem with the extractor or ejector or both. Any ideas how can I correct this?
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I have a Colt Combat Commander and the barrel link pin will come out easily when the slide is removed. Is this o.k. ? The pin stays in place and the gun has no problem cycling.
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No, it is not OK. It may function now, but will eventually cause failure at an inconvenient time.
You need to replace the barrel link pin. If undamaged, this pin should only be capable of being removed by drifting it out with a punch.
Neal0 -
I have seen several 1911 guns with loose link pens. It is better if it is tighter, but there is no way it can fall out. The sides of the frame will prevent it from moving very far. I have shot guns for years with loose link pens without a problem. 0 -
It needs to be replaced. Most gunsmiths would probably do this for you for the cost of the pin and in about a minute. Take care of it now.
Three Precious Metals: Gold, silver and lead0 -
If you're an amateur gunsmith or just "kind of handy" you should be able to rectify the situation yourself and save a little money. Links and link pins aren't very expensive. You can get one, or the other, or both, and install it yourself. A different pin or a new link should give you a tighter fit. Be advised that links come in different sizes, so the wrong size can effect your pistol's lock-up. Another option is to "stake" the existing pin into the link. You can accomplish this by making a dimple at the edge of the link pin hole with the pin in the hole with a center punch, which will distort the metal and prevent the pin from moving. Do this on both sides of the link. I've also used them successfully with loose pins as stated by Pearyw, but it can be durn annoying when you disassemble the gun and the pin falls out of the link into the carpet or high grass! 0 -
As stated by some, while this can be annoying, it is not a safety or function issue. No gunsmith is needed. If it bothers you, just stake the pin as DG said and keep shooting. 0 -
Yes , This is somewhat common , yes you can " stake it " in place or go to your local "smith" and in apx. 2 minutes you are "fixed".......
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Yes peening is the answer. This reminds me of a 1962
corvette 283 engine. This engine had no circlips to hold
the wrist pins, into the piston. Instead it came with
rounded, solid white Teflon wristpin caps, so it wouldnt
damage the cylinder walls. If you dont peen it, it will
gall, and could get expensive. Preventative maintenance,
is the key.0
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