Polish feed ramps necessary???

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Is polishing feed ramps necessary first off?

If it is I have colt 1911 I was wondering how I do a feed ramp polish correct any tips would be great and tools before I start
 
IMO it is only necessary if the ramp is causing feeding problems. If not , why bother.

However, I see nothing wrong in polishing the ramp if it makes the owner feel that the gun looks better. Nothing wrong with pride of ownership.
 
I need a how to video on this I cant find any thing also what tools should I use and grit of pappers and polish compound... I want a mirror finish

I dont want to polish to much off and screw it up. As of feed issue there is none its a old frame and a new barrel but it feeds fine I just want them polished
 
Stay away from the feed ramp with "grits" and polishing compounds. If this is your first time, maybe a dremel with a soft buffing wheel and no abrasives. You don't want to remove material from the ramp.
 
geologist said:
Stay away from the feed ramp with "grits" and polishing compounds. If this is your first time, maybe a dremel with a soft buffing wheel and no abrasives. You don't want to remove material from the ramp.
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Most important issue with 1911 feed ramps is the angle. Change the angle and you can cause feeding problems.

As long as the ramp is smooth, it is good to go.
 
i buffed mine with a dremel like tool with hard (and not the soft) polishing wheel.

i also used jeweler's rouge compound (it is used for buffing rings etc....)

great results, will not damage your ramp or alter angle....impossible to screw up.
 
I use Blue Magic polish from Canadian Tire, along with a dremel felt tip. Turns it into a mirror in 5 minutes. Your not going to hurt anything, it's no different than polishing a ring or some jewelery.
 
Luqid_Snake said:
....As of feed issue there is none its a old frame and a new barrel but it feeds fine I just want them polished
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Let's see....
There is no problem, everything works properly, but you want to do something. That makes sense.;)
Best source of information for gunsmithing 1911s is Kuhnhausen's book.
 
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