I about to take delivery of a new built custom 1911. It is tight built and needs about 1000 rounds to break in completely. I'm looking for ideas suggestions as to proper break in procedure. I expect some guidance from the builder but communication hasn't been the greatest from them. Thanks in advance.
1911 breakin question
- Thread starter rustynut1
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I assume it's a Les Bauer. I believe they put the break in regimen on their website. The other valuable resource is 1911.com forum. That's were all the high end 1911 guys go for advice. Wilson, Bauer, Dan Wesson all have factory reps that monitor the sitet.
Lots of oil, don't dissemble for 1000 rounds and use hardball (FMJ) full power ammo from a good manufacturer. Blast away and enjoy the new gun. Strip it and clean it after the 1000 rounds, lube it up and blast away.
Lots of oil, don't dissemble for 1000 rounds and use hardball (FMJ) full power ammo from a good manufacturer. Blast away and enjoy the new gun. Strip it and clean it after the 1000 rounds, lube it up and blast away.
You don't think an initial strip and clean is necessary? The gun is Dlask Pro Plus.
I personally use a little engine valve lapping compound on the rails, and rack it a few times. clean it off and viola perfectly smooth, works every time. use very little compound though.
I have 20+ 1911's, and many high end, and competition pistols I have done it to.
I have 20+ 1911's, and many high end, and competition pistols I have done it to.
I have broken in every high dollar 1911 I've ever had using the exact same regimen:
Shoot it a bunch
Shoot it a bunch
Scott Bear
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They've probably already lapped it at the factory. Put a little oil on the slide rails and shoot the crap out of it.
Please don't do this to your high end 1911. I have had to lap a Norinco Government model, but that was only because the machined finish was so rough it would have taken 5000 rounds to wear it in. Lapping compound removes metal...lots of metal. Using lapping compound on a smooth tight slide could result in an expensive mistake.
I'm not saying madcow is intentionally misleading you, I don't doubt he has lapped his guns. What I'm saying is that if you aren't accustomed to using lapping compound perhaps a high end 1911 is a bad place to start.
heavenIsAlie
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make sure its lubed, then shoot it. ta da!
+1, forget the compound.
Full disassemble first, clean everything, reassemble with a good lub oil, then shoot it, and shoot it again, listen to the gun, some gun works better with more lube (like my 92fs), liste to the gun
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Congrats on the Dlask. I have a pro and absolutely love it. It is a very fine pistol. It makes Kimbers and Sigs seem like Norincos.
Either way there is nothing to worry about for the break in. It doesn't need any different treatment than any other pistol. Lube it as you would any other pistol and fire away. These pistols are fitted by a wizard (named Josef). They are tight but smooth as butter from the first shot. They really are a marvel.
Either way there is nothing to worry about for the break in. It doesn't need any different treatment than any other pistol. Lube it as you would any other pistol and fire away. These pistols are fitted by a wizard (named Josef). They are tight but smooth as butter from the first shot. They really are a marvel.
Probably the best deal in a custom gun today, amazingly accurate - clean, lube and shoot.
Well the gun is now in the mail. Should be here end of next week according to snail mail tracking. I have a thousand rounds of .45 ACP cheap ammo so that is getting burnt up ASAP. I'm having real issues with my ACP hand loads so will shoot the factory stuff to start. I can't post pictures but could maybe link using a picture host for a short time.
