The 1911 Break-In Period MYTH Busted?

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The 1911 break in period is an important part of making sure your pistol is reliable when you need it. Visit my shop: boomsticktacti...
There are some people who oppose carrying a 1911 pistol as their defensive firearm due to the need to break it in. While newer pistols that feature newer technology are very popular among conceal carriers, the 1911 pistol is still a great popular option for a self defense firearm.
Most 1911 manufacturers require a 500 round minimum before the firearm is considered functionally reliable. If a 1911 pistol is your choice for your concealed carry firearm, make sure it will function properly with your defensive ammo before you put it into your carry rotation. Learning that your gun isn't reliable while you're trying to protect yourself is a bad time.
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@AmericanMAGAPatriot 2 года назад

I was a Combat Engineer in the United States Army back when the 1911 still was the Side Arm. I was also my Company's Armorer, I went through the United States Army's Armorer School. Steel frame hand guns want lube, if they are not well lubed they will malfunction. I love a good 1911, it is the only side arm I will trust my life with because I know that weapon inside out. It feels like an extension of my arm, I have friends who love those polymer guns like the Glocks. I hate those guns. I don't like how they feel in my hand, I don't like the way they shoot. I don't like that they do not have a hammer, or a safety. I'm just used to the 1911's

@BoomStickTactical 2 года назад

The 1911 of a classic. Thanks for your service

@AmericanMAGAPatriot 2 года назад

@Charlie B My first side arm was Colt Combat Commander 45ACP I bought in 1979 when I was stationed at Fort Campbell Ky. I now have a Kimber Custom II Stainless Frame, Blued Slide that I bought in 2016 for $800.00. They both have run flawlessly. MOST 1911 malfunctions are due to the lack of lube and shit magazines. I run Wilson Combat 47D's in my Kimber. It go's a long way to polish the Frame feed ramp, the feed ramp in the barrel along with the inside of the barrel hood. Something any one with critical thinking skills and some mechanical aptitude can do. I don't care about who "supposedly" does not lube there Guns. I'm here to tell you steel framed pistols need lubrication. The M16 CRAVES lubrication. I've been around Guns all my life. My father was a Detroit Police officer for 25 years. I was 7 years old when I started shooting, I'm now 63. I would argue sense I did attend and graduate the United States Army's Armorer's school and maintained my Company's Arms Room for three years I know what I'm talking about. If you like your little Glock good for you, more power to ya. If I had a dollar bill for every one who talks shit about 1911's I'd be rich. 1911's served our Armed Force's for a VERY long time. There is NOT a Pistol out there that I would trade my 1911 for. So tell me this genius, if the 1911 is such a peace of shit why is it still a VERY popular pistol? They still sell like hot cakes.

@Saintlawrence100 2 года назад

I simply gave up with 1911s…they’re too finicky……i carry and use a Glock..I’ve never had a jam with my G17…I’ve fired over a thousand rounds…not one feed failure or stovepipe.

@defender119gonow5 2 года назад

I like 1911’s but love my CZ 97B

@LIONTAMER3D 2 года назад

@Charlie B i went with the p10c after having shot it, same thing as glock: 0% issues, next to no maintenance, and light weight. the weight is important in a carry gun & 1911's are just too heavy.

@maxmccain8950 3 года назад

I’ve used Wilson mags in mine for 20 years. No problems. I guess that’s why the FBI always specifies Wilson mags.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Yep. Those are a great mag for the 1911

@brianteed7390 3 года назад

I bought a Ruger SR1911 and it came with two mags, a flush mount 7 round and an 8 round. I went out and bought two 8 round and two 10 round Wilson mags. They work great, haven't had a single problem out of them.

@gutadin5 3 года назад

another reliable 1911 magazine is the Tripp Cobra magz, this is an alternative to wilson magazine

@MSGBlair 2 года назад

Bill Wilson has perfected the 1911 with his improved polymer magazine follower. I met him once in Berryville, Arkansas.

@ssjohnny6311 2 года назад

1911 guys know when you get a 1911 you go pick up 3 or 4 wilson combat mags. The ones that usually come with the low end 1911s are trash

@dennisbuhr9113 2 года назад

Thanks, I was told to run 250-500 rounds through my first 1911 and was told they need this to be reliable to carry. Your explanation AND demonstration were the best I've seen.

@BoomStickTactical 2 года назад

Thanks for watching

@jackerdelac9065 Год назад

Like the US said to the boys “run 500 rounds through this gun”. BS all day long

@MoparMadness93 Год назад

@@jackerdelac9065the 1911s you buy do not have the same tolerances as the ones the Military used

@LesRinehart-u6i 6 дней назад

@@MoparMadness93 Rock Island does

@MoparMadness93 6 дней назад

@@LesRinehart-u6i no they don’t Rock island armory 1911s are well made and decent tolerances without making them too expensive. The old military ones were really loose

@earlmiller6093 6 месяцев назад

I own 3 Tisas… the A1 has had 1,000s of rounds thro it …. I am a huge fan of these $ cheap pistols. They work,……they work really well. I am extremely knowledgeable on 1911s…. I have built, cheap kits to expensive all Wilson Combat ones…. One thing I have learned is I enjoy buying cheap 19ers and turning them into a good reliable gun……Tisas are my favorite, I have tuned them into a fine match quality racing gun… but I agree with you… put a lil oil on em and run several hundred rounds thro… again… Tisas are a legit gun…. Budget friendly and actually give you a quality handgun..

@andrewkruse8131 Год назад

Wilson Combat mags with the plastic followers prevents the round from nose diving and works great everytime in a new unfired gun. Polishing the feed ramp by hand is very useful. If you have any reliability issues with a 1911 then the first thing is change to Wilson mags......

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

Mags make a big impact

@kentwilliams3326 Год назад

Wilson magazines are extremely reliable!

@moceri55 3 месяца назад

WC magazines everyday. I swapped out my Springfield ones with WC. Bill Wilson knows 1911’s.

@Minuteman4Jesus 3 года назад

While I appreciate a high level of safety, I despise "safety boomers" - karens who blow up the comments section if you don't go to extreme visual measures to show you're 110% safe at all times. Can we NOT treat guntubers like idiots?!? I'm willing to assume they've taken the basic safety steps to do a gun video!!!

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

RU-vid will also gig you for not doing it.

@justsayin7704 3 года назад

Are the "safety Karens" worried that they'll get shot through the camera if there's a negligent discharge? Give it a rest "Karens"!

@thebeesknees745 3 года назад

I had to squat with knees bent at 90 degrees and held my rifle straight out for 4 hours for having my selector switch on "other than safe". I can see why people are OCD about it. I personally don't care. If I don't die by a bullet (friend or foe), I'll die of cancer, heart disease, stroke, etc. Nobody survives life.

@jamesbael6255 3 года назад

@@justsayin7704 if you're on my range and don't go through the motions, you will likely leave very unhappy. Safety is EVERYONE's job.

@justsayin7704 3 года назад

@@jamesbael6255 We're talking about a video, not an actual range.

@harrysweeney7191 2 года назад

Handled my first 1911 about 1954. I am always interested in watching other handle it and explain. Did a great job. BTW, I am a teacher also.

@BoomStickTactical 2 года назад

Thanks for watching. It amazes me that the 1911 is so controversial these days.

@pablo4yu Год назад

GAW DAMN UR OLD

@Waldijohnson 3 года назад

Wow how lucky am I that I found this video. I picked up this exact gun a couple of weeks ago and like many 1911 users suffered from the jhp feed issues. Great video man

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Glad to help. Thanks for watching and please subscribe for more

@Waldijohnson Год назад

@Josh Smith I love it. Out of all of the handguns I own it’s the easiest to shoot and I’m the most accurate with it. With that being said I haven’t shot too much JHP out of it and have just been using fmj with some aftermarket sig magazines. Haven’t had any issues after the break in period

@Waldijohnson Год назад

@Josh Smith dont get me wrong, I love my glock 23 and 43 and I CCW both of them more than the 1911, simply because of how reliable they are and I'm still pretty accurate with them. But the tisas 1911 is still great for its price.

@JF-wz3oo 5 месяцев назад

Thanks loads for this video

@thepenultimateninja5797 2 года назад

I always rack the slide of every new pistol I buy at least 1,000 times before I even shoot the first round. That may sound crazy, but it's easier than it sounds. You can rack a slide 50 times in less than a minute. Do that a few times a day, and you'll be at 1,000 before you know it. I then clean it thoroughly and lubricate it. This is not as good for break-in as actually firing ammo, but it does make a very noticeable difference to how smoothly the slide moves, and it seems to settle the recoil spring in too. Talking of the recoil spring, I also store brand new pistols with the slide locked back for the first week or so. It is cycles, not compression that wear a spring, but brand new springs do take an initial 'set' early on in their life cycle. I think storing the pistol with the slide locked back accelerates this process. I also fill the magazine with dummy rounds for the same reason None of the brand new pistols I have bought have ever demonstrated lower reliability during the first few hundred rounds fired, and I attribute it this to my racking/spring compression routine.

@BoomStickTactical 2 года назад

That works

@Sanguivore 5 месяцев назад

That sounds like a pretty good technique. As I can’t get to the range right now, I think I’mma give that a try.

@thepenultimateninja5797 5 месяцев назад

@@Sanguivore Another thing I didn't mention is that I use a wooden dowel to repeatedly push the magazine follower down to the bottom of the magazine maybe 100 times. I think this really helps reliability too.

@Sanguivore 5 месяцев назад

@@thepenultimateninja5797 Thanks a bunch, my friend! ☺️

@Tecton420 3 года назад

"This gun is one I bought with a very specific purpose. One because I love 1911s, two because I wanted it" lol

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

I usually buy for those reasons also

@xaviercorona9014 2 года назад

Lmao

@ms.annthrope415 Месяц назад

I bought mine because I love 1911s. Have 6 1911s right now. And the TISAS is supposed to he truck, fishing, camping, hiking, and exploring spooky, scary places at night pistol. It has a rail just like my Springfield Operator, even though I swore that I had every gun I really wanted. So I created a new demand for a truck l gun.

@GamingGringo 23 дня назад

My new defense when people ask me why I choose to carry a 1911 over a glock. "I like it and I want to"

@dw8625 2 года назад

I bought a Tisas 1911 B45 duty pistol today. I was so excited, I ran to the range and was terribly disappointed that my brand new 1911 was having chambering issues. I have wanted a 1911 for a while and was considering the expensive brand name models, and even came to terms with the fact that if I was going to own a 1911 it was going to be $1000 or so to get one. Now, after watching the first few minutes of the video I was still disappointed that I would need to fire around 500 rounds to break the gun in, especially with the high cost of ammo, but after watching the video to the end, it all makes sense me and my excitement was renewed. Thanks for the info. I will keep firing 5-6 round mags until the cobra mag I just ordered comes in, that seems to work just fine.

@BoomStickTactical 2 года назад

Give it time and use good mags

@AQUASTEEZY Год назад

I actually just bought the exact same model. I’ve only fired 32 rounds out of her so far but the only hang up I’ve had was the very first round I chambered out of the default magazine they gave me. After giving he a wipe and some lube she hasn’t had any problem chambering yet. I’m happy with my purchase so far.

@chrism3872 Год назад

When I was a junior officer in the US Army, I went to Military Police School, and we had extensive training using the 1911A1 and most of us qualified "Expert" with it. I was then assigned to Special Forces in an infantry job. In VN, I was in SF and upon entry into the 5th Group, In addition to an M2 .30 Carbine, I was issued a Colt 1911A1 pistol that was "new" and still had the cosmoline it was packed in at the factory. Before firing it, I thoroughly cleaned it and lubed it before firing it, and using standard issue army magazines with normal ball ammunition, it never malfunctioned. I probably put a couple of thousand rounds through it practicing and teaching others to use it. I carried it on most of my patrols in VN, usually with more than three magazines. Occasionally I carried a Browning 9mm Hi Power, simply because I had one and it was lighter and carried more rounds, but I never felt as comfortable with the 9mm as I did with the .45. For a pistol that must be used with ball ammo (JHP is a no-no in military combat - as it does not comply with the Geneva Convention), it is very hard to beat the stopping power of the ,45 ACP.

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

A true classic. The 1911 was designed for the ball ammo but many modern versions have been tweaked to also shoot the JHP. Thanks for your service. Did you get to keep that pistol?

@buggin1951 3 года назад

Pictured in this video is an SDS Carry 1911. I bought one myself to be my "beater" pistol. I'm a fan of the 1911 platform owning a bunch of them. The quality of my sample was pretty questionable. Initially, it would not run through even one magazine without failure, even with Wilson magazines. This is not acceptable. I decided that rather than send it to SDS, I would be the warranty. My example has a stainless slide over a cerakoted receiver. On disassembly, I found the barrel link had been cerakoted (why?) and would only barely move after application of considerable force. So, I drove out the retaining pin and using fine sandpaper, removed all of the cerakote and reassembled the pistol. This helped, but did not solve the problem. On next inspection, I noted the cerakote on the slide rails looked pretty thick. So, I addressed this with very fine sand paper as well, this time being very careful to only smooth the surface out. That, along with a full Wilson spring kit solved the problem. The gun now runs like a top and is sufficiently accurate. I trust it completely and carry it often. My point? Simply this, a properly made 1911 should run fine right out of the box (after a cleaning and proper lube). Ammo is just too expensive to push 100 to 500 rounds through your gun to smooth out what should have been done at the factory. Just my opinion and thanks for the video.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

If you want to spend the money on a high end 1911 you can find one that will run right out of the box. Most need a break in period.

@williamandrews1683 2 года назад

You should fire the weapon not only for breakin but also to familiarize yourself with that weapon. Even if you already speak 1911 each gun has character.

@nyghtmyst5118 Год назад

Thanks for the infomation never knew that mag would need break in as well thanks again

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

Thanks for watching

@daveulrich5776 2 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing your tips on the breaking in of this firearm because I was having trouble with mine and I thought there was something wrong with it. GOD bless you my friend !!!

@BoomStickTactical 2 года назад

Thanks for watching

@Machi74005 3 года назад

This is one of the more informative firearms videos I have watched in quite a while. Thanks for producing this information.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and please subscribe for more.

@daltonpoff5051 Год назад

Wow! You are a hundred percent right! Just purchased a brand new Colt 1911 government 70 series, it did the same thing that you are demonstrating. After about a hundred rounds it started shooting a lot better! You have to shoot these guns a lot! Thank you!

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

It's amazing how many people fail to understand this. A 1911 is a completely different design than the modern plastic guns. Thanks for watching.

@perf5th Год назад

I just picked up my 1911 yesterday. This video was very informative and right on time. Thank you!!!!

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

Thanks for watching

@blankeny Год назад

I just received my Tisas M-1 A-1 1911 .45acp handgun, been looking for one of these for about five years. It has American made Charger magazines, two from the factory. It came in a hard case with a cleaning rod, brush, & barrel lug wrench. The Cerakote finish is flawless as is the fit. And matches my Colt H-bar perfectly. I haven't had a chance to fire it yet, but I'm expecting good results...Fired it, and it appears to be accurate, right out of the box. Yes, Tisas has been in business since 1993.

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

I recently picked up an A1 myself and will have a video coming soon. They are great guns.

@heathencat5236 Год назад

My Taurus Commander in .45 is my go to edc. First thing I did when I got home with it was pour some baby oil in all the critical spaces, cycle it 50 times or so empty and then wipe it out of as much of the mineral oil as possible, then set it in a sunny summer window to "dry" for a day open to the wind. Wiped it out again to get any settled oil off it the next day. Did the same with the new mags that came with it and another 10 new Wilson Combat 10 rd mags that I purchased for my firearm. I then took it out to my range and ran 200 rounds through it in quick succession, stripped it, cleaned it, lightly oiled it again and wiped it off and out. Then I ran another 200 rounds through it quickly and again stripped, cleaned and oiled it. It ran awesomely, not one jam or misfire. It was worth the effort. The weapon has run flawlessly for over 5K rounds with any ammo that I've put through it including +P. No slop, tight tolerances, I love my Commander so much it will likely always be my go to edc.

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

Shooting them regularly makes a big difference.

@jameslogan6127 2 года назад

Great video. I recently got into 1911’s and I’m just surprised at myself especially after all my friends retired police folks, which I’m not, told me the 1911 was obsolete and dangerously slow and risky to carry. I started with other pistols but stumbled onto a Sig Sauer P938 Legion and liked it got a P238 380 both are 1911 (sorta) styled pistols in other calibers. But I found myself liking those features and the look. Recently after a long journey through semiautomatic pistols I purchased my first 1911 a Kimber Ultra Carry II 45ACP Officer and I love that pistol. I accidentally discovered my appreciation for 45ACP when I purchased a Springfield XDE calibers in 45ACP. I was like hmm how much better would it be in 1911 with that grip. Today I purchased a Sig Sauer 1911 Government model in black. A thing of beauty although nothing fancy just a plain Jane model. Can’t wait to shoot it and I love it’s features and feel in the hand. Your video is very helpful as I thought Kimber was unusual with the 500 round break in - great knowing they’re not. I’m look forward to breaking in my Sig Sauer 1911 and I see others in my future. I think 1911s are engineering marvels and a thing of beauty and now my favorite caliber is 45ACP although I have had my eye on several 10mm 1911s. Time will tell as I’m a new shooter but I’ll end by noting how helpful your video is to me as new shooter and especially new to 1911s. I’m excited now about some of the other manufacturers I’ve seen and didn’t know if their 1911s were good. I look forward to exploring. Anyway, I thought you did an excellent job with safety and with providing practical information for 1911 fans new or otherwise.

@BoomStickTactical 2 года назад

Thanks. Just remember to use good mags for your 1911s. The Sig mags are great. The 1911 is a classic and I'm currently wearing my Kimber Raptor 2 Pro. There's a few Sig 1911s I would like to add to my collection.

@jameslogan6127 2 года назад

@@BoomStickTactical I full agree with your assessment of the magazine as the key feature. Also, I took the new Sig 1911 to the range yesterday day and its totally a beast right outta the box. I now know it’s Sig’s 45ACP XO model in Nitron black not as shiny as I thought once I cleaned it up for the range. Very accurate pistol I was getting 3 and 4 inch groups right outta the box. I’m especially pleased with the ergonomics and how it fits my hand and the grip and the serrations front and back make for a solid hand purchase and accurate shooting. Also, the Sig trigger is slightly heavier than my Kimber but it didn’t seem to matter and I didn’t really notice. The most noticeable thing about my Sig is that there have been zero failures to feed right outta the box. I ran 150 rounds of federal Red Box and another 100 Winchester white box and it was totally rock solid. I’m amazed. Also, I used Kimber, Wilson, and Sig mags on purpose and it ran them all like nothing. I’m so impressed I might get another smaller Sig for carry as this one is huge. I’m 6’5’ 215 so I can hide most things with an untucked shirt ….well well enough anyway. I’m just blown away I’m considering carrying a full sized 45ACP smh🤦‍♂️. Last thing I ever thought. Anyway, still appreciating your advice in that video as I’m thinking one reason the Sig might not have had failures to feed is that I cleaned it and lubed it properly before shooting before I see now I really skimped on that treating it more like a polymer pistol and the Sig is all steel weighing in at 41.6 ounces although its so well balanced you hardly notice the extra weight. 😂 I know I will though if I try lugging it around all day as a carry pistol …..even so much as I’m tempted. Keep up the good work and plain talk about 911s there are lots of folks I’m sure like me that you are helping even if they don’t say so. Happy Trails.

@alcofino7149 2 года назад

Like you I was more drawn to DA/SA action handguns when I finally exercised my 2nd Amendment 4 years ago in initially picking up a full size Beretta PX4 Storm and then a Springfield Armory XD-E in 9mm for my EDC. Two years ago in an end of year sale Pre Covid Pandemic madness I almost pulled the trigger in a XD-E chambered in .45ACP when the thought crossed my mind that perhaps instead I should buy a 1911 Mil-Spec. One thing led to another and I purchased a beauty of a Springfield Armory 1911 Loaded in Stainless Steel in .45ACP Absolutely love it!! and one of my favorite handguns apart from my Sig Sauer MK25. Even though in the great deal I got back then it came with 5 Springfield Armory OEM 7 round magazines, I did immediately purchase 3 additional Wilson Combat magazines in 8 & 10 rounds. Each time I hit the range I make certain to cycle through all 8 magazines which I now believe has been working out great as even the Springfield Armory factory magazines have never had a malfunction in the 400 rounds total I have fired so far. Interestingly enough, Springfield Armory makes no mention of any sort of break-in period. Yet, I assume that being a 1911 that is a lot of metal on metal that 300 and perhaps ideally 500 rounds fired will further help smooth everything out even further.

@ms.annthrope415 2 года назад

Don't forget that LAPD SWAT and SIS carry 1911s. Th4 FBI HRT and SWAT carries 1911 as well as the US Marshall's Special Operation teams. US Special Forces, including Delts Force, used 1911s and some still do. Delta recently changed to Glock 19s. It is noteworthy that as you go up the ladder of gun experience and operatiosn, the more you find 1911s in their hands. So I think if the 1911 is good enough for them, it's good enough for me.

@blankeny Год назад

If you think Kimber's 500 round break-in is odd, you should check out a well-made Armalite Rifle. 1500 rounds is the usual break-in with 5.56. When I first purchased my Colt H-bar, I could hit the side of a barn. But after the break-in it is accurate out to 550 yards ...

@darylpollock9043 Год назад

Appreciate your conscious demonstration or safe handling here. Too many of these videos show presenters with sloppy handling. Some experienced shooters may scoff, but newer gun owners need to see that emphasized.

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

Safety needs to become a habit that you just do without thinking about.

@craigthescott5074 3 года назад

For the 1911, magazines are the weak link. I only use the highest quality mags. I prefer Cobra mags they are 8 rounders and kinda pricey but they will make your 1911 run.

@geadkins966 3 года назад

My Sig Sauer and Remington mags treat me pretty good.

@thebeesknees745 3 года назад

I use SS Ruger 8 Rd mags. 35 bucks a mag means I've spent as much money in mags and my holster as I did my 1911

@kingelvis5502 3 года назад

After 500 rounds, any magazine will work

@gutadin5 3 года назад

Tripp cobra and wilson are the best and reliable 1911 magazines

@craigthescott5074 3 года назад

@@kingelvis5502 King I’ve had Colts that didn’t run good after any amount of ammo thru them. I used Tripp Cobra mags and they run great, in series 70,s 80’s Colts. Les Baer, Sig Sauer, and a cheap Turkish 9mm 1911. They run anything but they are $35 a piece now I think.

@MythRsR1979 Год назад

Very glad I came upon this video. I have a brand new CZ P10C, and exactly the same thing happens when chambering hollowpoints. I was very disappointed in the firearm because I thought it had a manufacturing flaw. My gun store didn't know what I was talking about, and now I know why. I just need a few hundred rounds through it.

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

Clean and lube it also

@kentonhammond8938 3 года назад

I use Wison Combat mags mostly for my 1911's,.... but Megar makes great mags & make magazines for most modern pistols today. I've never needed more than 200 rounds to break in any of my 1911's & I own six of them, from the 3" Colt "Defender", an original blued Colt Commander in 9mm, a couple Smith & Wessons, a Scandium commander & a full size target government model, also true blued, a Springfield EMP 3" 9MM, And 2 Kimbers, one "Micro" in .380 & the full size "Raptor" in .45. The 9mm EMP Springfield mags are gun specific, period. After 200 rounds in each I have never had a problem with any of them, but I'm always going to use Wilson Combat if I have a choice, as they have never let me down.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

I like Wilson mags also. I buy the mecgar because of the price

@wisdomseeker4898 2 года назад

Mecgar is OEM for many mfgs

@damondiehl5637 2 года назад

I used my first time buyer discount with Springfield to buy several mags for my EMP 9mm. I found that Sig Saur Elite ammo DOES NOT work, at all in my EMP. Shells jam about halfway home, and it takes A LOT of effort to get the slide back and free the round from the chamber. I have not had any trouble with any other brand of ammo.

@alcofino7149 2 года назад

I have a Springfield Armory 1911 Loaded which came with five OEM 7 round magazines yet I still immediately purchased 3 additional Wilson Combat magazines in 8 & 10 rounds. Each and every time I hit the range I make certain to cycle through all 8 magazines which I now believe after seeing your video has been working out great as even the Springfield Armory factory magazines have never had a malfunction in the 400 rounds total I have fired so far. In addition I have fired some Federal HST jacketed hollow point along the way which I am guessing I might have used the Wilson Combat magazines to do so. So I need to remember to one day try them out with with Springfield Armory OEM magazines just for the heck of it. Mind you, when I have my SA 1911 loaded for defensive purposes with JHP I tend to not take any chances and use the Wilson Combat ones as they are better quality and hold more rounds. Interestingly enough, Springfield Armory makes no mention of any sort of break-in period. Yet, I assume that being a 1911 that is a lot of metal on metal that 300 and perhaps ideally 500 rounds fired will further help smooth everything out even further.

@BoomStickTactical 2 года назад

Springfield makes a great 1911

@231mac Год назад

Mec-Gar makes their mags.

@dennisl4000 Год назад

Thanks for sharing and I agree with you. I have been shooting 1911s for a long time and most of mine come from custom shops so they are hand fitted. Hence, they are expected to run on arrival. However, any 1911 or 20ll that I am going to use as an EDC always goes through a 500 round break in period. All guns of this type that have a large metal to metal bearing surface need to wear in the hight points and let the springs set. Also not all mags are the same and guns can be magazine senative as well as ammo sensitive. Personally I like Wilson or Ed Brown mags and have gotten great service out of them. Another important factor is keeping them properly lubed.

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

Most people don't understand that about the 1911s because they're so used to polymer guns of today.

@crankybuzzard6867 11 месяцев назад

1911s are terrific and fun. No problem using for carry. Thanks for the video. Just requalified with my Ruger 1911 Officer piece. Nice nice nice!

@BoomStickTactical 11 месяцев назад

Ruger makes great 1911s also

@gymreaper1728 3 года назад

I’ve seen $400 1911’s run superb compared to those expensive kimbers…I have the Remington runs like a champ & have the tisas runs great too…my kimber ran like crap sold it.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Kimbers need a longer break-in period. At one time Wilson Combat used kimber frames.

@jkconner9636 3 года назад

Having the same issue with my new Kimber ultra…still going thru the “break in” but have ordered a couple of Cobra mags 🤞

@toddbray8756 3 года назад

Kimber bought the company that made frames and slides for many companies.

@thatguy7134 3 года назад

God forbid a person load a magazine in an unsafe location , like their living room or something lol

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

RU-vid will gig you for doing that. Trust me

@danmartin3183 3 года назад

I've purchased Wilson, Springfield and Colt 1911's. There was no mention of any sort of round count needed for proper function in the various owner manuals. YMMV

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Every one that I own has it in the manual

@thebeesknees745 3 года назад

@@BoomStickTactical My Tisas did not have break in instructions in it's manual. But I've been a machinist and a mechanic for over a decade so I don't need a book to tell me how to break moving metal parts in. Just change the oil/clean and lubricate after so many rounds.

@rhino67 3 года назад

bro you go well beyond rational and reliable "safety" measures with loaded firearms. Any of the safety sallies on RU-vid will still freakout. that being said, please don't waste your time trying to fully satisfy those idiots. great vid, keep it up

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Thanks for watching

@jamesjohnson8661 3 года назад

I think it would be hilarious to make a video pretending to be serious about a gun topic and violate every known safety rule with an unloaded gun, having said nothing about safety checking it. Then, at the end, seamlessly transition to a loaded gun (through the magic of editing) and "accidentally" shoot the camera. You'd give all these dorks nightmares for months!

@rhino67 3 года назад

@@jamesjohnson8661 oh damn THAT would be funny bro!

@jackpfister1798 2 года назад

Agree

@williepelzer384 Год назад

Unfortunately today to shoot 500 10mm cost more than the gun🥺 but it does take a lot of shooting to truly get familiar with a different model. Thanks 😊

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

Thanks for watching

@briandavenport8971 7 месяцев назад

I recently bought 500 rounds of 10mm for $20 dollars a box of 50. I have no idea what you’re talking about but It was around $216. My Tisas D10 10mm cost around $700.

@BYoun69 2 года назад

Had an issue with a brand new Kimber not wanting to go into battery with ball ammunition as well. After 200 rounds it lessened. Also I found some significant burrs around the chamber and feed ramp. Light diamond filing and 20000 grit wet paper seemed to have fixed the issue. After watching this video I am definitely relieved that this is common and is just simply the reason we need to break in new weapons and another reason for some range time. Thanks for doing this video.

@BoomStickTactical 2 года назад

Thanks for watching

@EdwardSnortin Год назад

Kimber QC is garbage, the only reason they're still in business is because old fogies like them, no offence

@BYoun69 Год назад

@@EdwardSnortin no offense taken. I just wanted a 1911 and was unaware of the decline of the QC. I know to do more research now. Probably will buy the Prodigy in a few months and get rid of the Kimber. 9 mm works just fine for me. Plus I’m fucking old and I know it. 🤣🤣🤣

@fredlagrandier6511 Год назад

@@BYoun69what kimber did you buy??

@BYoun69 Год назад

@@fredlagrandier6511 it was the Ultra Carry II. I actually got rid of it because it was unreliable even after almost 1000 rounds. Couldn’t stop the “not going into battery” issue completely. It needed some machine work and I was so disappointed in a $900 firearm that I wasn’t putting anymore money into it.

@David-hm9ic 2 года назад

Your points are excellent and well demonstrated. The only factory production 1911 I've owned was a Springfield PX9109; their Parkerized, "loaded" 5" model. My other 1911s are all hand built firearms so there is little comparison. It took about 300 rounds to break in the Springfield. The function was 100% from the first round but the accuracy improved greatly after those 300 rounds. A friend was having trouble with his 1911 failing to feed. I offered him my Wilson Combat magazines to use in a match and offered to buy him an expensive dinner if he had a FTF with my mags. I didn't have to buy him dinner. Just my opinion, I would not put Kimber in the same class of firearm as Les Baer.

@BoomStickTactical 2 года назад

Kimber isn't a custom gun maker anymore but they're still a great gun. The Les Baer is a very expensive gun. I like them but to much for me.

@soylentgreen7074 3 года назад

Tisas been around since 1993. Love their 1911s and their hi-power looks nice also.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

They make nice guns

@raydickison1499 2 года назад

I just ordered a 5" Tisas Duty with a rail and Novak sights. I plan on using it for my woods gun. Many will say that's not enough gun, get a .44 but I'm in east Tennessee. Our bears are big wussies, and you never see our big cats. In fact, they're population is so small people still argue whether they're here or not. (I believe they are) My only probable threat is humans and loose dogs, and a .45 is plenty of gun for those. If I do go into back country, I'll load some heavy hard cast for penetration purposes.

@soylentgreen7074 2 года назад

@@raydickison1499 my friend bought one of those for his first gun. It works great and he loves it.

@kentwilliams3326 Год назад

We used a 350 round break in protocol. Some 1911 magazines will not feed properly when topped off, but will work well on a -1 loading. 🤔

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

I've seen that with a few mags and jhp ammo.

@Odin029 Год назад

Really nice explanation of the extra steps a new 1911 requires that more modern designs just don't. People know I enjoy 1911s and ask me questions before they buy their first one. I think I'll point them to this video in the future. It's good information and presented in an easy to understand way.

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

Thanks.

@JamesBrown-rm2rd Год назад

hey I appreciate the video, I just bought a kimber 1911 9mm, and the magazine was so tight I couldn't hardly get the bullets in the magazine, now I know why,a few 100 rounds of fmj hopefully it will loosen up thanks man.

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

Thanks for watching.

@RepentorPerish77 3 года назад

I just bought a S&W E Series 1911 and the thing ran flawless from round 1. My TRP Operator is the same

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Various mags and ammo can influence how it does.

@chadwhitmire6183 Год назад

I have the same issue with my Taurus 9mm G3 magazines. I've heard that there is a "break in period" for certain guns/ magazines. The ball rounds will cycle but certain brands of hollow points will not cycle at all. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

Thanks for watching. Be sure the ammo you carry to protect yourself will work in your firearm

@jimmydelux 3 года назад

Mixed information in this video. These 1911 issues can be solved by running Wilson magazines and using ball ammo. I personally don't feel a need for hollow points in my 45s. But this just my opinion. I have the full-size duty version of this SDS. It's just as well made as my Rock Islands. It required no break in and has malfunctioned with Wilson magazines. I use the 920 model magazine. I do run it wet. They function best that way in my experience. Thanks for the video.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Thanks for watching.

@imadequate3376 3 года назад

I got some hollow points with poly tips just because I KNOW this can be a reliability issue.

@fix135 Год назад

Only issue with ball rounds is in a crowded area in a self defense situation. The ball ammo can easily over penetrate and possibly strike someone else. See Alex Baldwin as an example. Two people, one bullet. The hollow points mushroom and tend to stay in the body (usually). But that's just something to consider. It's your gun and your life.

@RangeRoninChronicles Год назад

I totally agree. Breaking in, and after the pistol is broken in, takes a combination of ammunition, magazine, and pistol working in concert. I have found that not all magazines made for the 1911 will work with any 1911 due to feed lip, spring, and follower differences. I have a 1911 that will run Mec-Gar magazines all day, but Wilson Combat magazines refuse to work, as an example. Once broken in with the correct-for-the-gun ammunition and magazines, the 1911 is as reliable as any pistol on the market. I also consider them as one of the safest pistols to carry where the thinness of the pistol is an added plus. If I did not think so, I would not have carried one for the past 50 years. Good Topic, by the way.

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

You won't know if something is reliable if you don't shoot it.

@srspammenot 3 года назад

Break the sharp edge off the magazine withe a DMT file or a dollar sapphire nail file. The new mag from pro mag requires Way more rounding off .. but will function after demurring.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

That works

@wisdomseeker4898 2 года назад

I have NEVER had good experience w/pro-mags. That's just my experience. I use Chip McCormick Power Mags exclusively. Not any kinda knock on wilson, just found Chip's work, first time, every time, no matter how long stored loaded. Got about 2 dozen of em. No further need to experiment.

@aggrodkreg4321 2 года назад

@@wisdomseeker4898 I've never seen a Chip McCormick survive a entire day of competition without having some sort of malfunction. I stick with Wilsons, and even then I only use the ones with the metal basepads, because I've broken plastic basepads way too often. I need to try out the Cobras and see if I can manage to use them without breaking their basepads.

@unixfool 2 года назад

@@aggrodkreg4321 pretty sure some folks might have decent experiences with Chip mags. Pretty sure no one will have good experiences with Pro Mags in competition. Huge difference between the two. I've had issues with Wilsons misfeeding at just a regular range visit, so Wilsons aren't infallible (nothing is).

@shannonfritsch6647 7 месяцев назад

Friends don't let friends buy pro mags!

@CarolinaRimfire Месяц назад

This is an excellent video. Incredibly useful information. My RIA 45 needed a VERY long break in. It was about 600 rounds before it worked well, but that's more than most gun owners shoot in a year I would bet. Thanks for the video!

@BoomStickTactical 26 дней назад

Thanks for watching. Make sure to use good mags.

@donovanchilton5817 3 года назад

"it's not fit tight, it's fit right"

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

And shoots great

@mikebaker9936 4 месяца назад

Thanks for this. I ran into this problem and wasn’t sure if it was just mine or expected. Unfortunately with the price of ammo it’s cheaper to just buy something different that works out the box. Plus even with the explanation tbh it lessened my faith in it so much that I’ll never trust my life to it.

@Sandhill1988 3 года назад

I'll solve your feeding problem right now. Take that Barrel out get a small piece of thousand grit wet dry sandpaper and then carefully polish the bur out of the feed ramp edge. Do this wet. After take some polishing Rouge and and your Dremel, proceed to polish not only the barrel throat and chamber but also the feed ramp on the frame. You'll never have another hang up again unless you're using inferior quality magazines or ammunition. I personally run only Wilson Combat magazines they are of superior quality and 100% anti-tilt. You can also add an 18 and a half pound recoil spring this will bring the slide home with authority and promote positive chambering, also cushions the slide and frame against excessive battering.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

The feed ramp is already polished and after a few magazines the gun runs flawlessly.

@davep857 6 месяцев назад

Hey I just found your channel. Awesome video on 1911 frame. I'm getting my first 1911 Kimber LW tomorrow. I've always loved the 1911 guns and now I get to have my own. I am so psyched and can't wait to break it in. I will be visiting your channel and thank you for sharing your knowledge and also a great video. I look forward to many more 1911 vids. Also I wanted to mention that I love the grips on your 1911 you showed in the video. What a great message and awesome statement to carry on your 1911. Bless you! Dave / Chicago

@BoomStickTactical 6 месяцев назад

1911s are a lot of fun. Thanks for watching.

@jimmcdade7689 3 года назад

Breaking in a 1911 can often be more than lapping the slide to frame fit for smoother operation. I fire a minimum of 1,000 rounds to test the composition of the MIM parts so often found in firearms. If there is a problem, they will break during the 1,000 round break-in period. I’ve never broken a part, but several shooting buddies have...

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Quality control doesn't always catch potential problems.

@unclenunzie 3 года назад

Replacing the MIM parts with tool steel parts costs about the same as 1000 rounds. After your test of 1000 rounds still have MIM parts. I'd rather replace the critical parts from get go.

@unixfool 2 года назад

@@unclenunzie If you're gonna replace all MIM parts, you may as well just buy a Dan Wesson (which have no MIM or cast parts). BTW, there are a lot mid-level 1911s that have cast/MIM. Cast/MIM isn't tied to only low-end 1911s.

@garyh9039 6 месяцев назад

I had problems with the Mecgar mags that came with my Springfield. Replaced the mag springs with Wilson Combat springs and that cured the problem.

@BoomStickTactical 6 месяцев назад

Mags can have a big impact on their reliability

@jackmarks2176 Год назад

I've been building and collecting 1911's since the mid 70's. No, you do not need a break-in period. Disassemble new gun, polish rails, feed ramp, chamber, guide rod, barrel, trigger shoe, and disconnector. Replace firing pin, firing pin stop, extractor, slide stop, and safety with Wilson Bullet proof parts. Your gun should now feed "Empty Cases". If it feeds empty cases it will feed anything, shoot and enjoy.

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

By doing that, you're speeding up the same thing that happens during break in. A lot of people don't know how to do those things

@jaxfernandez3684 6 месяцев назад

⁠@@BoomStickTacticalyeah. People these days blame the tools instead of just enjoying the process. I mean it’s nice when a gun runs well out of the box, but it isn’t necessary. Some of my Glocks had to break in but I never complained or sent them back. Just worked through it (by shooting hot ball ammo until it became reliable, and believe me they’re reliable). And it’s the same with 1911s. People these days are just lazy. But just wait for it someone is gonna reply to me and say something like “but if it doesn’t run out of the box the engineers are stupid and the gun is inherently defective…” I honestly don’t know how to answer such stupidity. “The gun isn’t defective, you just need to shoot more,” is what I wanna say. And they still complain to me. What real shooter complains about an excuse to shoot more? Like, I’ve never woken up after buying a gun and said “oh shit I have to shoot my gun today. what a boring mundane task…” like are these people for real? 😂 they just don’t make sense to me.

@jaxfernandez3684 6 месяцев назад

@@BoomStickTacticalmaybe I should start a 1911 break in service. “Pay me 1000 dollars and provide me 500 rounds of ammo to shoot the gun you don’t have the patience to shoot yourself.” Shit I’d do it as a little fun side hustle. 😂 your thoughts?

@BoomStickTactical 6 месяцев назад

@jaxfernandez3684 that's a fun idea

@michaelfay794 Год назад

Thanks. I know feel better about my new Remington R1 S. I have it org mags and cobra mags and same results.

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

Mags make a big difference

@abelincoln95 3 года назад

I have a Kimber Raptor full-size and A Rock Island. The RIA blows the Kimber away. Needless to say, the Kimber stays in the case. Got a 10 pack of Israeli made 1911 mags & they have been awesome. Look to be Mec-Gar clones.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Rock Island is a very reliable pistol

@seanfoltz7645 Месяц назад

I scored a Tisas A1 last month and am really impressed as when I took it down to the range to break it in, I found it was eating everything I fed it without issue, even when I "tortured" it - I started making mixed mags of different brands and alternating FMJ and JHP - it ate everything and begged for more with zero failures to feed or eject. Was using the two factory mags included along with four Springfield Armory mags - all standard seven round. Picked it up new at a gun show for $380 before tax and tags - very happy and impressed with it.

@BoomStickTactical 27 дней назад

Very cool Sean. They're great guns

@granddad-mv5ef 3 года назад

I agree with you, Mec-Gar mags are flawless in my .45 1911s (and also quite reasonable). For my 9s, I use Wilson Elite Tactical and recently discovered Nighthawk.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Sig also makes a good 1911 mag

@theweebs88 3 года назад

@@BoomStickTactical SIG's 1911 mags are made by Metalform.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

@@theweebs88 interesting. I bought one recently and have had good luck with it so far.

@theweebs88 3 года назад

@@BoomStickTactical I use Metalform mags in my 1911 and haven't had any issues with them at all.

@yyeezyy630 3 года назад

My mec gar jams every time on the last round though.

@Katurodrake 2 года назад

I'm new on the 1911 block. Kimber, jams with the original mag, and a Springfield mag I got for testing. Got a Wilson combat mag and it works the best so far.

@BoomStickTactical 2 года назад

Sig mags are also good

@ChrisB10 3 года назад

"As well as your ATF garbage" 😅😅😅😅😅😅...accurate description

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

They'll probably raid me in retaliation 🤣

@OmegaBahn 3 года назад

@@BoomStickTactical or go for your doggo if you have one :-( Lol!

@Kikinahm 3 года назад

7:48 2 Excellent reasons. Remington don't need break in. 500 rounds now is $600. Build a custom 1911 & then you're talking. Lemme see you jump In there and stone parts down to perfection. How many pounds is that trigger axtually (misspelled purposely) & can you make it crisp on a 70 series? Undoubtedly, those safeties that you installed work effectively. Show us? Attach a light & green dot. Chamber it in 45, of course. And sell your GLOCKS for a chicken 🐔sandwich!

@delta_. Месяц назад

I recently purchased a Kimber 1911. I have had the slide lock issue happen multiple times and have been convinced that something is wrong with the gun. I am new to the 1911 world and everything I have seen and read has stated that it is common and seeing you demonstrate it here makes me feel a lot better. I didn’t realize how much of a break in it needs and am hoping soon it can get to the point where I have no issues. Really appreciate your explanations and demonstrating everything.

@BoomStickTactical Месяц назад

Another thing that can cause it is a weak detent spring also.

@noelparra4437 3 года назад

I own a Dan Wesson Commander Classic-Bobtail 1911, a damn good 1911 and mags, but I still buy Wilson Combat mags for it. Quality Magazines make a world of difference with 1911's.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

It's amazing how many people don't understand that and will blame the gun for problems

@noelparra4437 3 года назад

@@BoomStickTactical Absolutely! 90% of 1911 problems are caused by the magazines, the other 10% is because people don't properly oil their 1911. Use quality magazines and keep it oiled, you will have an outstanding and reliable firearm.

@rudrashakti108 3 года назад

If I buy a Dan Wesson, then the mags are ok and will work fine, but I should buy Wilson combat mags as well?

@noelparra4437 3 года назад

I’ve never had any issues with the mags that came with my Dan Wesson 1911, they are excellent quality mags. But if you ever decide to buy more mags I would recommend the Wilson Combat Mags. Wilson Combat has a few different options of 1911 mags, you won’t go wrong with any of them, all of them are excellent quality.

@rudrashakti108 3 года назад

@@noelparra4437 thanks

@iaidagger8278 Год назад

Yes indeed Sir!! 1911 must have its breack ib period !! My Remi 1911R1 Government Model needed 650 rounds of FMJ 230gr to be reliable, and, I had to chance factory magazines,now it is very accurate and reliable!!

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

Most people who criticize 1911s don't understand them or even shoot them very often. They're great guns but need a bit of breaking in.

@iaidagger8278 Год назад

The 1911 is not for the unexperienced shooter!!!,you must be able to be "a part of the mechanism of the 1911" in order to be profficient with this gun!! Best regards, from an old 1911 enthusiast!!

@kylegreen378 2 года назад

My brand new Rock Island cycled hollow points just fine on its 2nd mag ever. I ran 100 rounds through that gun on its first day without adding any lube or cleaning it. It still has not malfunctioned with any ammo so far. I am so happy with it that I might even clean and lube it some day.

@BoomStickTactical 2 года назад

RIA makes some good guns

@tedforrester1948 Год назад

I have not had the same luck with my RIA. I can blame some of it on two of my aftermarket magazines. After break in I am finally able to shoot Federal JHPs but I will need to run a few hundred more rounds before I trust it.

@sirknight5145 Год назад

You have eased my mind and I thank you! Bought a Tisas Bantam 1911 45 that came with 2 Check Mate 8 round mags. First thing I noticed was how much resistance there was when inserting the mag into the Tisas with 8 rounds compared to 7 with the slide closed. After 150 rounds I experienced 2 malfunctions on the last round in the mag. I was concerned enough to buy a Glock 22 police trade in (40 S&W) as a replacement. I'm old enough to know you get what you pay for and this video has confirmed that. 2 malfunctions on a $999.00 Tisas and zero malfunctions on $330.00 used Glock. The Bantam 45 and Checkmate mags just needs to be broken in. I should have 500 rounds through it by the end of the week and after watching this video I am relieved about my purchase. The Glock has 1 safety on the trigger while the 1911 has 3 hence my preference for the 1911. THANK YOU!

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

Thanks for watching

@kentwilliams4152 3 года назад

Came over from Buffalo’s channel. 😀 We had a standard break in of 350 rounds.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Glad to have you.

@tzackaria7 2 года назад

who can afford 350 break in rounds? that's about $350 around here.

@dubie2470 10 месяцев назад

I've broke in all my 1911 (45) with 230grain Ball ammo and have never had an issue with them after the break in period ! 250-500rnds ! Love the Mec-gar mags as well ! Great Mags and I have bought them in many Caliber and Models !

@BoomStickTactical 9 месяцев назад

When I carry a 1911, I'll use a Sig mag. I've had better luck with them on JHP ammo.

@Turboy65 9 месяцев назад

John M. Browning designed both the 230 grain ball .45 ACP round (Actually ALL the ACP rounds) and the 1911 to work together as a system. It features a controlled round feeding system which is engineered specifically for that 230 grain ball ammo and its specific bullet profile. Even the feed lips of the magazine are designed as part of this system. When you stick to this system as originally designed, there's not a gun you can find that is more reliable at feeding ammo than a 1911 feeding 230 gr. FMJ ammo from USGI spec magazines with the V profile lips. But when you alter ANY part of this system, you have to compensate for those alterations. A different magazine design, different feed lips, even a different follower, will probably be needed if you start using non-ball ammo. My Tisas guns, after a very brief break-in period, are now fully reliable with all round profiles including my defensive ammo choice, which are Federal Hydrashoks. Interestingly they don't even care much about different versions of magazines. Now that they've had a few hundred rounds down them, they feed anything, shoot everything, and extract it all too. They're good to go. I trust them for defensive usage.

@BoomStickTactical 9 месяцев назад

Tisas makes great 1911s

@Turboy65 9 месяцев назад

@@BoomStickTactical Absolutely true. My Tisas Raider is going to be the gun I shoot until it's worn out FIRST, because it's so much fun to shoot and works so well! If I miss, I know it's not the gun, it's me.

@tracytroxel2269 3 года назад

Why not just load it with what John Browning designed it for....

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

I will eventually put this in my carry rotation. I need to know it will shoot my defense ammo reliably

@geadkins966 3 года назад

That’s kinda what I ‘ve been thinking since this started.

@m.loughlin1915 3 года назад

Tracy, Tracy, Tracy........If you insist on talking logic and common sense, well then, you are not going to be very welcome on 99% of 1911 group sites. Use the gun the way and for the purpose the guy who actually invented the darn thing intended? Absolutely preposterous! Next, I suppose you're going to tell me I shouldn't try to transport 2000 bales of hay in my '63 Volkswagen Beetle.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Good quality 1911s will cycle hollow points just fine.

@m.loughlin1915 3 года назад

@@BoomStickTactical I'll remember that just in case someone actually makes a "good quality" 1911.🤣

@pompeyroad Год назад

Good Job, I would have added the 1911's since most are hammer forged steel, high grade steel even with the better machining like oil. Not heavy grease, some light oil. I do not use as much during the wear in or break in period but light oil after the break in period, quality mags and ammo the 1911's are reliable.

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

Thanks for watching

@sn95guru16 Год назад

Been a striker fire guy for a very long time just recently got my first 1911 in 45 acp ,, definitely learned alot from this video you did a great job sounds like your an amazing teacher keep it up

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

Glad to hear it

@ArmeroPR 19 дней назад

I carry and have worked on 1911’s for a long time. A good quality one that’s not a custom boutique one fit too tight shouldn’t require a break in as long as you make sure the extractor is tuned correctly and you have a quality magazine such as Tripp, Wilson or CMC

@YakMotley 2 года назад

Great video! But you do not have to spend 1/3 the video saying your being safe. Don't worry about the internet trolls just make a great video. Keep up the good work.

@BoomStickTactical 2 года назад

I was saying that for the RU-vid people who want any excuse to strike my video

@IAMRUSTEDROOT 2 года назад

I actually appreciate the over abundance of safety jarggin. Perhaps, if Alec Baldwin practiced even half that amount of safety, a person wouldn't be dead.

@rocknraptor3195 Год назад

@@IAMRUSTEDROOT the "alec" thing was NO accident! 🙄

@rocknraptor3195 Год назад

I feel if people are that scared of a firearm they probably shouldn't have one. No more dangerous than a knife or hundreds of other tools!

@chrisisnow Год назад

Thank you for your educational videos on the 1911. I just bought a Tisas 1911. Your expertise is appreciated

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

Thanks for watching

@scottcarter4388 3 года назад

I just bought an sds 1911 .45. My first 1911. I think I may get another one. I got one that's Cerakoted black. The stainless looks are kinda tugging on my shirt at the waist band!!

@thebeesknees745 3 года назад

Good choice. That was my first 1911 too. I bought the 5" and 4.25" barrel models. Tisas is a very good manufacturer.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

1911's can be addictive. They're like potato chips, you can't have just one.

@thebeesknees745 3 года назад

@@BoomStickTactical I have 2, and I'm looking at a commander so I can have the whole set. Government, commander, and officer's models.

@edwinsane3769 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing. Invaluable for me coz I’m a newbie w/1911. I recently picked up my first 1911 Commander(RIA), but I haven’t gone to shooting range yet but will very soon coz it’s my first 45acp.

@BoomStickTactical Месяц назад

Thanks for watching.

@joesimons7387 3 года назад

I have never had a problem with my Colt 1911 Government model.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Most people don't

@freedomphilsgood2007 2 года назад

I broke in my Rock Island 1911 than I highly polished every wear spot with a mirror finish. Slide to trigger every moving part. Still tight as can be. I love this gun. 🇺🇸🙏🏽🇺🇸

@BoomStickTactical 2 года назад

RIA makes a great gun

@richardjohnson8009 3 года назад

Be careful with rechambering the same cartridges, ive seen them pushed into the case before which could goof up your gun.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

That is certainly a possibility

@williamandrews1683 2 года назад

Possible but not that common in my experience. Always good to k ow what to look out for.

@What-A-Nashole 2 года назад

I just bought a Girsan 1911 optics ready long. Also a Turkish made 1911. I've had malfunctions since day one with the pistol not realizing there was a breakin period. I'm 30 years old and have safely shot, assembled, and handled weapons as far back as I can remember. Not once had I ever been told about a breakin period on a 1911. I've since run 500+ rounds through my Girsan and have broken it in, especially because it's cerakoted FDE and that cerakote is grippy as all hell on all qualities of shell casings. The firearm now functions properly and will forever be my favorite pistol. I purchased it because it is "a shooters gun" as you said, and it's a hell of a good running gun now! Thanks for your video and reminding me that there's always room to learn something, after all lack of education is the leading cause for fear of firearms in America!

@BoomStickTactical 2 года назад

Yep. Glad you got yours broken in. You'd be surprised to see how many people don't understand that about 1911s

@johndoran3274 2 года назад

I’ve carried a 1911 for over 30 years and have never used anything but hardball in it. Zero malfunctions in all those years. I understand that newer loads and configurations have better ballistics than FMJ, but the pistol was designed around it and for me it’s a piece of mind.

@BoomStickTactical 2 года назад

Most will reliably cycle newer ammo.

@unixfool 2 года назад

Are you carrying a 1911? If so, are you using FMJ as carry ammo??

@johndoran3274 2 года назад

@@unixfool yes, I carry a full frame 1911 and only use hardball for ammunition. I own a variety of handguns but it is what I’m most comfortable with and trust with my life.

@unixfool 2 года назад

@@johndoran3274 Damn, that's dangerous. Comfortable and trustworthy for you but dangerous to others when the FMJ overpenetrates.

@thedewdster Год назад

@@unixfool I also carry fmj in all my guns because every pistol I've ever used has been more reliable with it. An unreliable feed in your weapon is a liability.

@HJ-cd1sf 2 года назад

Good info. I have a new Springfield Armory 1911 and have only put about 150 rounds through it with no hang ups. That being said, those were target rounds and not self defense rounds. I will try the self defense rounds to see if it is as reliable before I get the break in period done. Thanks for the video!

@BoomStickTactical 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and also remember to use good magazines

@JWMR1951 3 года назад

Great video and very informative. Thanks for a job well done.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Thanks for watching

@JonathanPS83 Год назад

Thanks for the great video. I just purchased a 1911 and will be using the tips that you mentioned. Thanks again!!

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

Thanks for watching

@thebeesknees745 3 года назад

You must disassemble, clean, and lubricate the weapon after 25 rounds up to 200 cycles. It's like a car engine. You must drain the oil after Cam break in, the first 50 miles, and then at 500 miles to ensure proper break in.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Yep. They also like to be a little wet with oil.

@m.loughlin1915 3 года назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@thebeesknees745 3 года назад

@@BoomStickTactical I run everything wet. I'm very meticulous with clean firearms. If I see a spec of black on a qtip it's not acceptable. I blame the Army for that OCD.

@oni_goroshi 2 года назад

Lmao! No.

@thebeesknees745 2 года назад

Lmao yes.

@pwprochazka 2 года назад

My 1911 experience - many 1911's like a very specific diet. The ogive of the bullet and the angle of the follower in the mag will determine if the round can slide up the feed ramp. I have a Colt Combat Elite that does not like hollow points - even though it has thousands of rounds through it. The bullet's ogive makes the edge of the hollow point catch the feed ramp. But I have several Dan Wessons and a Wilson Combat that will eat anything I put through it. and you can count on Wilson Combat mags. I have many - MANY - 1911 mags from different brands and the Wilson is the one that can always be counted upon no matter who made the pistol.

@BoomStickTactical 2 года назад

I've had good luck with Sig mags also

@gradlemeritsmith5867 3 года назад

I have shot about 2500 rounds through my Sig 1911 and have NEVER had a malfunction. The manual mentions nothing about the break in. I would suggest spending more than $300 on a 1911. With the 500 round break in, a $700+ 1911 would almost pay for itself.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

I've got 1911s in all price ranges. Les Bear won't even talk to you until you have put 500 rounds through one of their guns.

@jameslogan6127 2 года назад

Also my Sig Sauer 1911 while it doesn’t mention a Break-in period it does say clean it after every use for the first 500 rounds. I shot 200 rounds the first time out and no malfunctions and i cleaned it and it wasn’t especially dirty. Also my Kimber Ulta Carry II manual specifically mentions a 500 round break-in firing 100 rounds at a time which i followed and i had numerous failures to go into battery. Nevertheless, after 500 it started working smoothly with zero failures and both are priced at over $700.00.

@unixfool 2 года назад

There's always that one guy in 1911 video comments that says something like this. Maybe you didn't experience any issues because your gun broke in without issue (even without Sig mentioning a break-in period in the manual). Pretty sure your story would be quite different if you started with JHP. As well, you can run one make/model of JHP and be fine but not all JHP are the same - projectile profile will differ (ogive and length), as well as the size of the hollow point. There's no standard projectile spec. That's not a gun problem. That's an ammo problem.

@jameslogan6127 2 года назад

@@unixfool I’m a new shooter basically shooting for about 2 years now… although not a novice with guns I’m retired military and I’m not specifically brand centric and only recently started shooting 45ACP after discovering that at the end of the day …it’s my favorite caliber. I own Sigs and Kimber and S&W and Bond and Etc., just following the instructions. I am impressed with the Sig 1911 I purchased but mainly because of the way it performs not because of the brand. I did sorta gravitate towards 1911s also as a platform because I purchased several Sigs that I liked P238 .380 then P938 Legion 9mm and suddenly I’m like hey I like 1911’s and got the Kimber. I’m thinking now perhaps its also about hammer fired pistols as I picked up a Sig P226 SAO for Christmas so I’m liking that too. But still there’s still nothing like a 1911 it’s not an Obsolete platform to me.

@stevewinslow945 2 года назад

Mine fired right up out of the box chambered some 220gr Critical duty JHP with the plastic plug no problem. Love this Tissas 1911 carry stainless model.

@BoomStickTactical 2 года назад

They're great guns. The type of ammo and magazine play a big role

@WestCoastChicano 3 года назад

I love my 1911A1. I love carrying it just as much. Gr8 vid. 🔫 🇺🇸

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Thanks.

@terrydavenport7480 Год назад

That for the video. I just purchased one of these 1911

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

You won't be disappointed

@reynosamanA3 Год назад

Very well explained. I have explained this to my polymer fan friends many times for years and they still cant accept the 1911 is one of the most reliable platforms out there considering how old the design is. I personally own a Colt 1991 series 1911 in 45 acp and a Kimber Custom LW Shadow Ghost in 45 acp and they are my favorite shooters along with my HK45. I trust my life on my 1911's. I know they will never let me down. I never shoot Hollow points through my 1911's. Even if they are capable, i like the old fashioned ball ammo, that what they were designed to shoot anyways. It been in 2 world wars and several conflicts, i trust it enough.

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

They're a true classic

@kevincarson9201 Год назад

Please DO NOT use FMJ for self defense. They will go clear through the target and still have more than enough unexpended energy to kill a bystander.

@akdude7304 3 года назад

Solid info here. I had a tough time with my first gun. (Kimber Custom II) Paired with my inexperience, it was a goat roping! But I just kept shooting it. After enough rounds, and ditching those garbage stock GI mags in favor of Mec-Gar & Wilson Combat mags, I am happy to report it now runs great.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Yep. It just takes some time with the 1911 to get it loosened up

@yyeezyy630 3 года назад

mec gar makes kimbers magazines lol mine was junk

@johngregory4801 2 года назад

Good info. I'm about to get a Stainless II for my first 1911.

@scottrobinson9752 3 года назад

I just got the full size black Cerakote "Duty" model a few days ago myself. Very pleased so far. Haven't fired it yet... And having the same issue attempting to chamber 145gr fall nose frangible rounds. It does chamber with 6 rounds or less.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

It should loosen up eventually

@SOLDOZER 3 года назад

You're "very pleased with it" but have not even fired it? Hahahaha!! You will fit in with the 1911 guys just fine.

@wayne1559 3 года назад

WILSON COMBAT THE BEST MAGS, STAY AWAY FROM KIMBER MAGS FOR THE 1911!

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Sig and cobra mags are good also

@katyushavarenik 11 месяцев назад

I was having back to back malfunctions last week on my new 1911. Trying to load some hollow points, after cycling over a 100 rounds at the range, but the slide always got stopped by the cartridges'. Didn't understand why but this explains it very well. Appreciate the info!

@BoomStickTactical 11 месяцев назад

I'm glad it helped. Be sure you use good magazines

@richvest7212 2 года назад

I have been a machinist for 48yrs A good quality (most expensive not always best) 1911 will be flawless With good ammo out of the box 500 rd break in is an urban myth

@BoomStickTactical 2 года назад

It's been plainly said by Les Bear that you should run 500 rounds through your 1911. He's not the only gun builder I've heard say that.

@WhiteTrashTennessee Год назад

@@BoomStickTactical Its in my kimber manual to do a 500 round break in

@blueyedevil3479 Год назад

Just because you’re a machinist, doesn’t mean you’re an expert with 1911 handguns…

@WhiteTrashTennessee Год назад

@@blueyedevil3479 You can tell if someone is a wrlder or a machinist cause they tell you constantly

@richvest7212 Год назад

@blueyedevil3479 no I'm not a 1911 Expert, but I do understand geometric Dimensional tolerance Tighter is not always better My ruger sr 1911, my tisas, and my taurus required no break in

@olivieraleman 2 месяца назад

Great content, my first pistol was a Browning Hi Power and second was a 1911…I’ve tried a bunch of polymer guns and always go back. Subscribed. John

@DRAGONRIDER385 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. I feel like they should shoot right out of the box. A little oil and off and running. But most of them need to be broke in to shoot JHP. A lot of folks dont know that. So i say thank you for passing that info on to the newer shooters. And i subbed.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Glad to have you. Thanks for watching

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

I'll have the shooting video up in a couple days

@Chris-pw3ev 6 месяцев назад

Best video out there! Explains why my brand new Springfield Emissary is having issues. Thank you for this video!

@BoomStickTactical 4 месяца назад

Glad it helped!

@tucsonjack3991 3 года назад

1911's are good to go out of the box. Please show on film the Owners Manuals from the 1911's you are making reference to that say what the break in period is. You can't because there are none. Stop this nonsense. Thumbs down on this video from me.

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

You clearly know nothing about 1911 pistols. How many do you own or shot? My guess is probably none.

@tucsonjack3991 3 года назад

@@BoomStickTactical you’re just a wanna be on RU-vid Shame on you I was issued my 1st 1911 in 1964 Lost track of how many I’ve had since then. Never ever had a problem. Never ever even thought about a break in period. All that is required is to do a thorough cleaning to remove any factory oils and check the bore. Manufacturers of 1911’s know more about their products than you. You’re like the guy who has a friend and his brothers second cousin says blah blah blah about 1911’s and you believe it. Do your research and stop trying to be the know it all on 1911’s.

@yyeezyy630 3 года назад

@Connor Taggs my kimber is also built to very tight tolerances and I ran into none of these issues he is talking about a issue he created by how he racked the slide. This is a fake video

@thebeesknees745 3 года назад

@@tucsonjack3991 I'm a gunsmith and you really should break in anything that has moving metal parts.

@tucsonjack3991 3 года назад

@@thebeesknees745 yeah you could rack the slide 25 times but not required. It’s good to go right out of the box. Also there is nothing in the owners manual with instructions for break in. There would be a disclaimer with the new firearm saying this is not broken in. Fire at your own risk. Breaking period required. Shame on Y’all. Shame on the mess.

@jayabramson6702 Год назад

I have a Tisas Duty in my shop. It is a beautifully made 1911. The one in the shop has no discernible tooling marks inside or out. Appears to be a copy of a Kimber TLE/RL. In fact it has a better trigger than the TLE we have as well!

@BoomStickTactical Год назад

Tisas is making some great 1911s. They have a couple more models I'd like to add to my collection.

@justsayin7704 3 года назад

It's not the gun, dufus! It's the mag! Besides, the first time you "sling shot" the first mag, ya limp-stroked it!

@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад

Magazines can certainly have an effect on it but as the gun loosens up a bit the problem goes away even with the original magazine

@yyeezyy630 3 года назад

Yup I saw that to. Maybe it’s because I regularly shoot 1911, but this guys making a video on a fake problem. Iv never met anyone who has this issue my kimber with extremely tight tolerances had no issue with jacketed hollow points and that’s the first thing I shot out of it