The same happened to me while I was shooting SA 1911 which I rented at my local shooting range. Every 4-5 shoots I felt explosion like double shot. I stripped the gun, briefly cleaned the ramp and the chamber but after 20-30 shots it started doing the same. I exchanged it to a Ruger 1911 and finished my shooting session without problems. I used the same ammo which has been always S&B 230 grain. My guess is that the cartridge was sitting too lose in the chamber with partial leak of gases. I do not recommend SA 1911, I used to own 3 different 1911s made by Springfield Armory, all 3 had problems. Quality wise those are pure garbage. I am talking about Ronin, TRP, Prodigy. I own 7 DW 1911, 3 Buls, 2 Staccatos, SW, and Fusion, and no filthy hands at least before 200-300 rounds, and no explosions. 45ACP versions usually having some problems with chambering and extraction after about 200-250 rounds, but it’s expected. I clean 1911s every 200-250 rounds. 9mm versions can run without malfunctions up to 500-600 rounds without cleaning. My DW guardian runs about 1000 rounds without cleaning. Staccatos run thousands or rounds without cleaning like Glocks. I would recommend to clean your 1911s after each trip to the range, or after 250-300 shots if you are shooting all day. Sell you Operator and purchase Dan Wesson instead. It’s more expensive but it’s totally worth the money.
Nice weapon. I had those grips on my commander back in the late 90s. After about a year they started getting sticky and rubbing off like a cheap remote control. I put some mother of pearl on it and thats what it had when i sold it. I carried it on duty at the S.O.. I had a deal on PMC ammo and it was pretty dirty after a day on the range.
I own the same model pistol, the Springfield Armory MC Operator. I didn't care for the Pachmayer grips, so I changed to a set from Wilson Combat. I also installed a Stan Chen SI mainspring housing/mag well and added some front strap grip tape which made a big difference to the handling of the pistol. Mine is a tack driver, and I carry it often.
Pachmyer grips, those were on our 1911s in the Marine Corps. It's the dye coming off the grip. It never goes away. I had mine for 7 years in the Marine Corps, same grips, 3 different 1911s, and they always got our hands tacky and dirty. My gloves looked like I tared a road.
@foxf6 my 1911s in the Corps were top notch. I never had a failure out of them. They were always hand built by our 2112's. But I had two that the frames cracked. My first one was issued in 1997, had a springfield slide and a wwii GI frame. 4 digit sn. The frame cracked after a few years.
@foxf6 i had 2 work ups in that time frame, we would shoot any where between 5k and 8k rounds. So, a few lol. After the work up, they are rebuilt before we deploy.
Welcome Too The Big Bore 1911 Club Fox I’ve Got 3 2 Colts and an ATI All in 45acp Love Them and Carry Them As My Primary 😀😊 That Dirty Hands Is From The Firing Residue Since 45Acp is a Lower Velocity Round 850FPS When You Press Check With The Forward Cocking Serrations on Your Operator Your Getting All The Muzzle Residue on You 💨🔫😎😀 Nothing Like an All Carbon Steel Frame & Slide Pistol and As You Said The Weight Makes Recoil Very Manageable 😀
I don’t like the Pachmayr wrap-around 1911 grips. I do like their combat revolver grips. Get yourself a set of VZ grips. Plenty of different styles to choose from.
I’m not really a fan after doing this video and shooting it some more, they maybe ok with gloves but I just can’t feel at home with them. I will take your advice and change them out soon with VZ. Thanks!
Aguila ammo is Mexican made.. I have had issues with that shit in .357 rounds and 9mm rounds were seated so soft you could push the round in the case by just picking them up.. Dangerous overpressure issues if the bullets get easily set back.. I only buy .22lr aguila now, no centerfire anymore..
@@Clutch_Kick187 I’ve had more issues with it since this video and can now say I won’t shoot it anymore. Thank you so much for the feedback. That round was so hot it blew my hair back
Who's cringing whenever he drops the slide on an empty chamber? lol. And yeah, seems some of the cheaper ammo producers have less quality control than others.
He admitted he’s new to the platform, he’ll learn the 1911. If he ruins the sear engagement, he’ll get hammer follow, mess up the trigger pull and have to bring it to a gunsmith. Let him learn, let the 1911 live on.
@@foxf6 It's an all steel gun. Plastic guns have some give so you can slam the slide home on an empty chamber. Steel doesn't give, so it will give you problems long term.
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The same happened to me while I was shooting SA 1911 which I rented at my local shooting range. Every 4-5 shoots I felt explosion like double shot. I stripped the gun, briefly cleaned the ramp and the chamber but after 20-30 shots it started doing the same. I exchanged it to a Ruger 1911 and finished my shooting session without problems. I used the same ammo which has been always S&B 230 grain. My guess is that the cartridge was sitting too lose in the chamber with partial leak of gases. I do not recommend SA 1911, I used to own 3 different 1911s made by Springfield Armory, all 3 had problems. Quality wise those are pure garbage. I am talking about Ronin, TRP, Prodigy. I own 7 DW 1911, 3 Buls, 2 Staccatos, SW, and Fusion, and no filthy hands at least before 200-300 rounds, and no explosions. 45ACP versions usually having some problems with chambering and extraction after about 200-250 rounds, but it’s expected. I clean 1911s every 200-250 rounds. 9mm versions can run without malfunctions up to 500-600 rounds without cleaning. My DW guardian runs about 1000 rounds without cleaning. Staccatos run thousands or rounds without cleaning like Glocks. I would recommend to clean your 1911s after each trip to the range, or after 250-300 shots if you are shooting all day. Sell you Operator and purchase Dan Wesson instead. It’s more expensive but it’s totally worth the money.
Good camera work and dialogue. I actually like the subtle music in the background. Keep it up your subscribership will grow.
@@Thetailofthetrident thank you very much. That means a lot!
i have a SA
operator in .45 ACP.
i like it very much. Your accuracy is impressive ! my hands are clean after a few hundred rounds.
Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching and the feedback!
Nice weapon. I had those grips on my commander back in the late 90s. After about a year they started getting sticky and rubbing off like a cheap remote control. I put some mother of pearl on it and thats what it had when i sold it. I carried it on duty at the S.O.. I had a deal on PMC ammo and it was pretty dirty after a day on the range.
@@sgtgrantham thank you for the feedback!
I own the same model pistol, the Springfield Armory MC Operator. I didn't care for the Pachmayer grips, so I changed to a set from Wilson Combat. I also installed a Stan Chen SI mainspring housing/mag well and added some front strap grip tape which made a big difference to the handling of the pistol. Mine is a tack driver, and I carry it often.
@@williammatthews2948 I’m glad I’m not alone with the grips. I’m not much of a fan since the video. It is extremely accurate!
@@foxf6 Mine shoots almost as well as my TRP.
I have the Springfield loaded operator an OD Green. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@gregorypotts1288 they are so slick looking!
Pachmyer grips, those were on our 1911s in the Marine Corps. It's the dye coming off the grip. It never goes away. I had mine for 7 years in the Marine Corps, same grips, 3 different 1911s, and they always got our hands tacky and dirty. My gloves looked like I tared a road.
lol, thanks for the feedback, how was it as far as reliability?
@foxf6 my 1911s in the Corps were top notch. I never had a failure out of them. They were always hand built by our 2112's. But I had two that the frames cracked. My first one was issued in 1997, had a springfield slide and a wwii GI frame. 4 digit sn. The frame cracked after a few years.
@@caatmarine777 about how many rounds average did you see when the frame cracked?
@foxf6 i had 2 work ups in that time frame, we would shoot any where between 5k and 8k rounds. So, a few lol. After the work up, they are rebuilt before we deploy.
Pmc bronze is absolutely great, cheaper ammo, I bought a case.
Welcome Too The Big Bore 1911 Club Fox I’ve Got 3 2 Colts and an ATI All in 45acp Love Them and Carry Them As My Primary 😀😊 That Dirty Hands Is From The Firing Residue Since 45Acp is a Lower Velocity Round 850FPS When You Press Check With The Forward Cocking Serrations on Your Operator Your Getting All The Muzzle Residue on You 💨🔫😎😀 Nothing Like an All Carbon Steel Frame & Slide Pistol and As You Said The Weight Makes Recoil Very Manageable 😀
I don’t like the Pachmayr wrap-around 1911 grips. I do like their combat revolver grips. Get yourself a set of VZ grips. Plenty of different styles to choose from.
I’m not really a fan after doing this video and shooting it some more, they maybe ok with gloves but I just can’t feel at home with them. I will take your advice and change them out soon with VZ. Thanks!
@@foxf6 Vz grips are cool but they always get loose even with those rubber washers they recommend
@ thank you for the info. I’m still looking into what grips to use 🤔
1911s are usually packed full of grease. Gotta clean em before you shoot em
@@1234forlife I didn’t notice any extra grease. But definitely had gunk on my hands more so sticky not greasy
Aguila ammo is Mexican made.. I have had issues with that shit in .357 rounds and 9mm rounds were seated so soft you could push the round in the case by just picking them up.. Dangerous overpressure issues if the bullets get easily set back.. I only buy .22lr aguila now, no centerfire anymore..
@@Clutch_Kick187 I’ve had more issues with it since this video and can now say I won’t shoot it anymore. Thank you so much for the feedback. That round was so hot it blew my hair back
@@foxf6 Check for cracks on the frame or better yet , have a gunsmith , to take a look at it.
That is an "MC Operator" ( Marine Corps).
@@620ronin Thank you
The dirty hands is crap ammo that is sooting. (PS Experienced .45 ACP owner, USMC Veteran)
Thank you for your service. I use loads of dirty ammo and never get dirty like this. From what I can tell is it’s the grips of the gun.
Really shouldn’t drop the slide without a loaded mag. You can damage the sear/hammer engagement. These ain’t a Glock sir.
@@maxmccain8950 shame, belongs in the trash can. Pretty gun though!
@ All 1911’s, not just this brand. It’s just the design of the gun. Glocks are totally different. 1911’s are cool. Every gun owner should have one.
Who's cringing whenever he drops the slide on an empty chamber? lol. And yeah, seems some of the cheaper ammo producers have less quality control than others.
He admitted he’s new to the platform, he’ll learn the 1911. If he ruins the sear engagement, he’ll get hammer follow, mess up the trigger pull and have to bring it to a gunsmith. Let him learn, let the 1911 live on.
@@jimbobborg22 if this pistol or any pistol can’t handle todays video and how I handled it everyday it belongs in the trash.
@@foxf6 It's an all steel gun. Plastic guns have some give so you can slam the slide home on an empty chamber. Steel doesn't give, so it will give you problems long term.
@@jimbobborg22 well thanks for the info. My Ak47s literally get treated like a dumpster. Guess me and 1911 aren’t meant to be.
@@foxf6probably not, especially if you lack humility. Your loss, there is no better/more rewarding pistol than a quality 1911/2011.