Detonics Combat Master

[kreuzlover]

Mainsail, I trust my life to my Ruger SR-40. although I do own a couple of 1911's. I do have a factory small 1911, but I quit carrying it after it let me down. Not in a self-defense situation, but it stove-piped in a situation where I felt that shouldn't have happened. If that had happened in a situation where I had needed it to run perfect, I might not be here now.

 

[stansdds]

Any firearm can suffer a failure, it's not limited to the 1911 platform.

 

[Neversink n Klapperthal]

Looks like they shaved the rear of the slide, probably to reduce weight, necessitating the forward mounting of the rear sight.

I had a few Detonics back in the day. Pretty sure they came that way.....

 

[PALADIN85020]

I had one of these pistols, a stainless with the J-hammer, many years ago. I don't have it today in spite of its collector value.

Two things turned me off. Ergonomically, it was a fumble multiplier. Also, it was NOT 100% reliable, which was something I had to have in a defense gun.

Nice concept, but brought to much better fruition in later years with more practical solutions. This Springfield Armory V10 Ultra Compact fills that niche admirably, and it goes bang every time I want it to.

John

 

[Lonestar57]

I had a few Detonics back in the day. Pretty sure they came that way.....

That is correct. It is designed that way to assist when carrying it in Condition 2 (loaded chamber, hammer down) since these have no Grip Safety feature. Whereas you can effectively and quickly cock the hammer without snagging or ripping up your thumb on the rear sight.

 

[Mainsail]

Got back out to shoot the gun with all new springs, extractor, and firing pin retainer.

First mag ejected like a 1911 is supposed to.... sorta. The last round in the mag wants to stay inside. Added a little more tension to the extractor and that seemed to help some.

Firing without the mag in the gun told me things are still not right. It isn't ejecting without a round in the mag to assist. If the mag is out of the gun the empties fall out the mag well.

Might be time to call an expert.

 

[Borderboss]

Firing without the mag in the gun told me things are still not right. It isn't ejecting without a round in the mag to assist. If the mag is out of the gun the empties fall out the mag well.

Are you running an extended ejector in it? That might be what's called for and is an easy fix. Something like this, but it doesn't have to be Wilson's although those work for me in my guns.

 

[stansdds]

Got back out to shoot the gun with all new springs, extractor, and firing pin retainer.

First mag ejected like a 1911 is supposed to.... sorta. The last round in the mag wants to stay inside. Added a little more tension to the extractor and that seemed to help some.

Firing without the mag in the gun told me things are still not right. It isn't ejecting without a round in the mag to assist. If the mag is out of the gun the empties fall out the mag well.

Might be time to call an expert.

Poor man's guide to extractor tension:
With the slide off of the receiver and barrel out of the slide, place a round loaded with a 230 grain bullet under the extractor, turn the slide horizontal, like it would be when firing, then give the slide a shake. If the round falls out, then you have too little extractor tension.

The extractor needs sufficient tension to hold the round, but not so much so as to prevent rounds from feeding smoothly from the magazine.

Ejectors: I agree, a slightly extended ejector is a benefit with slides shorter than Government Model length. An ejector of proper length will not touch the case head until the tip of a 230 grain FMJ bullet has cleared the mouth of the chamber and does not cause the tip of the bullet to hit the barrel chamber hood as the round pivots during extraction.