I have a new Colt 1911 that has about 250 rounds through it. instead of ejecting to the right rear, it seems to eject straight back. I've taken enough cases to the forehead to wonder...Is this something that can be repaired?

Sounds like the rear of the ejection port needs to relieved.

Start by checking the extractor tension--I bet it's too tight.

Sometimes changing the load will change where it ejects. Easy to try and may be a cheap fix.

Mark

Work on your grip. Most of the time I have found that if the shooter tightens the wrist the brass ejects fine. In the Army it was a big problem with some students.

so far every one has given you sound advice. I would also ad to check the end of the ejector. I know its a brand new colt and they would never do anything wrong but see if the ejector hasn't been broken or chipped. a well tuned gun with good ammo and a competent shooter should put all its spent brass in a small area.

I remember the old timer's used to say a 1911 would let you know when things weren't right by tapping you on the forehead. First, try feeding it standard power 230 gr. FMJ ammunition, that's what it was designed to use. For me adjusting the extractor usually fixed the problem. However, another old trick was filing the impact point on the ejector. Buy Kuhnhausen's book first, and check out 1911 forums.com; lot's of good info over there. Exhaust all other options before cutting on your 1911. But as Max(hm2) says above, it could be any number of things, all of the advice is worth checking out. One good thing about the 1911 is that after 100 years, all of the problems and quirks have been seen before. Don't feel like a test pilot.

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for all the responses and advice. I've only fired two types of ammo through this gun. When I first got it I shot a couple boxes of TulAmmo 230gr FMJ. After that I've only shot Federal aluminum case 230gr FMJ's. It did the same thing with both types of ammo. I hadn't considered I might be limp wristing it...using two hand grip but really don't know. I'm not a gunsmith, not even as a hobby, but I do know one I trust. Since I won't be shooting until spring I think I'll let him look at it. Thank you for the book recommendation too, I'll get it as well, I'm sure it's a good reference.