gsg slide wear

[Marlin444]

Hey guys,

Bought a GSG 1911 tac. and absolutely love it. After taking it apart for a clean and oil, and shooting it, I noticed that the bottom left and right side of the slide was rubbing slightly on the frame. This has cuased the paint to rub off and scratch quite badly. I understand this may sound like I put the gun back together wrong however with my experiences I feel this is not the case. Is this common? could it be a slighly oversized slide or something? Its too late now that the paint has worn off. It isnt causing any physcal or functional issues. Laslty would you reccomend a touch up product that may work or am I just gonna have to live with it? thanks for you help.

[saskgunowner101]

You haven't done anything wrong, there are quite a few accounts of it happening. Put some oil on it and blast away.

[Pule]

i had a similar problem and have seen another gsg 1911 with it. Actually i have quite a few spots on the gun that have paint wear just from normal use(every area that has metal to metal contact). In my opinion its not a very durable finish but for the price and for what it is, i personally dont mind.

[Noltz]

Normal. It's just paint. Search for Armacoat. There's a picture of a GSG that's had it done, looks great and is far stronger. Not sure of cost.

[coldfire]

same on all the gsg's i've seen. that is if they've been used. armacoat or duracoat at some later date is definitely a plan. just shoot it and have fun worry about the looks later. i'd sooner have a beat up looking gun that shoots than a safe queen any day.

[K-No_3]

Any advise for continuous light primer strikes on these guns?
I've put just over 600 rounds through it, so its plenty broken in, Tried 5 different brands of ammo. It seems to be less temperamental with CCI Mini Mags. However, still 3-5/10 rounds of each magazine suffer light strikes...
I know its just a plinker & I really enjoy shooting it, it's just rather annoying.

[ambishooter]

Any advise for continuous light primer strikes on these guns?
I've put just over 600 rounds through it, so its plenty broken in, Tried 5 different brands of ammo. It seems to be less temperamental with CCI Mini Mags. However, still 3-5/10 rounds of each magazine suffer light strikes...
I know its just a plinker & I really enjoy shooting it, it's just rather annoying.

Do a full slide strip. Could be a gummed upper.

[WR69]

Make sure your spring is in the correct way to avoid light primer strikes.

[Marlin444]

Thanks guys! I guess my gun will look the way it should look...well used.

[haha49]

if you buy the gsg parts kit it comes with touch up paint if you really care about it

I just use a sharpy with mine and the wear on the side can be because you didn't put the slide stop all the way in it can still work and stick out abit that can cause some rubing on 1 side.