The double action pull is much lighter. I suspect it was just that along with enough on the grip safety and trigger to enable a fast double-tap. Unless you feel out of control with it I wouldn't give it a second thought.
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What is said above really makes no sense to me:
Double action pistols always have a heavier pull, generally around 7lbs or more. 1911s are all 100% single action only and many times have a 4-5lbs pull, and the trigger of a 1911 generally resets in less than half the travel of a double action handgun...
Double action pistols always have a heavier pull, generally around 7lbs or more. 1911s are all 100% single action only and many times have a 4-5lbs pull, and the trigger of a 1911 generally resets in less than half the travel of a double action handgun...
k0ua
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Some other causes of 1911 doubling can be disconnector too short. It should be a minimum of 1.292 inches. Replace it if necessary. Brownells is a good source of 1911 parts. Another can be the sear spring either needs adjustment (by careful bending) or just replace it. this is a cheap part, and again Brownells would be where I would go. Also check sear/hammer engagement. If it has been shade tree mechanic worked, this could be a cause.
I have seen doubles plenty of times and full auto runaway also. Usually from worn parts, like a worn out disconnector, and weak sear spring. IPSC competitors shoot 10's of thousands of rounds per year, and in a major match with over 100 competitors you often see such anomalies. Good luck with it.
I have seen doubles plenty of times and full auto runaway also. Usually from worn parts, like a worn out disconnector, and weak sear spring. IPSC competitors shoot 10's of thousands of rounds per year, and in a major match with over 100 competitors you often see such anomalies. Good luck with it.
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I did the two rd auto burst wi ny Ar15 when first firing it. The disconnector spring hadn't gotten put in by yours truly. I could tell it was wrong by the way it would chamber another round then not fire and wouldn't go back on safety. Many yours has broken. It should be catching the sear each time the trigger is pulled.
TemporaryKubotaOwnerMark
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It can happen. Take it to a competent gunsmith and keep quiet about it. There is a fellow in prison right now because his weapon went full auto for three rounds, and the BATF found out about it (I don't recall how) and prosecuted him for having an unlicensed machine gun. By the letter of the law, he was guilty.
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"a fellow in prison right now because his weapon went full auto for three rounds, and the BATF found out about it (I don't recall how) and prosecuted him for having an unlicensed machine gun"
I call BS: The BATFE don't give a rats about a malfunctioning weapon. This is fear mongering. The only way he committed a crime is if he intentionally modified the weapon to be full auto. Proving intent pretty easy when it comes to machine work and a real gunsmith would know the difference between intentional mods and a malfunctioning weapon. Additionally, unless the gun was used to commit a crime, the BATFE will generally confiscate the weapon and kill you in court for tax evasion. IMHO they'd rather get your money than throw you in prison.
As a person with an NFA trust and several covered weapons, I gotta say this kind of post is ridiculous.
I call BS: The BATFE don't give a rats about a malfunctioning weapon. This is fear mongering. The only way he committed a crime is if he intentionally modified the weapon to be full auto. Proving intent pretty easy when it comes to machine work and a real gunsmith would know the difference between intentional mods and a malfunctioning weapon. Additionally, unless the gun was used to commit a crime, the BATFE will generally confiscate the weapon and kill you in court for tax evasion. IMHO they'd rather get your money than throw you in prison.
As a person with an NFA trust and several covered weapons, I gotta say this kind of post is ridiculous.
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I wasn't going to say anything, but you are right. Either there is more to the story or it is instant urban facebook legend. I can tell you first hand that this would not be worth the paperwork for any ATF agent.
And for the record, I own no guns and have no gun oriented affiliations.
TemporaryKubotaOwnerMark
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This is fact. The BATFE has always been very anti-gun, and has gotten far worse under Obama.
It was on mainstream news sources. Just took a quick search.
BATF charges man with illegal full auto weapon on a semi-auto AR-15 (attorney, weapons) - Politics and Other Controversies -Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, Conservatives, Liberals, Third Parties, Left-Wing, Right-Wing, Congress, President - Cit
BATF prosecutes for full auto malfunction at DuckDuckGo
oldpilgrim
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It's very easy for a newb to double a shot. It happens easier as the size and recoil get bigger.
Many people have doubled with the SW500 revolver. You wouldn't think a revolver would be capable of doubling, but it is. When I let a newb shoot mine the first time, I only load one round at a time.
I can understand how a 1911 could double with a new shooter handling a larger round for the first time.
Many people have doubled with the SW500 revolver. You wouldn't think a revolver would be capable of doubling, but it is. When I let a newb shoot mine the first time, I only load one round at a time.
I can understand how a 1911 could double with a new shooter handling a larger round for the first time.