Plunger tube

[Tandem160]

Anyone have trouble with their plunger tube popping off. My Kimbers did. I p/u a Combat Carry from an ingo'er " unfired" which I don't doubt, took it to Beech Groves range and 38 rounds of Remington FMJ..tink off comes the plunger tube. The Combat Carry is an aluminum frame pistol, if it makes a difference. It's on its way to New York for repair and new night sights as the 14 yr. old sights were done for. +1 to Bradis for the help and advise in shipping the weapon.

 

[SERparacord]

Never had one pop off, but it should be fixed by Kimber for free I would think.

 

[rockhopper46038]

It's one of the classically documented ways that a 1911 can fail, but with a properly staked plunger tube it shouldn't be a problem. Either Caspian or Fusion (or both, I'd have to look) offer frames with an integral plunger tube to eliminate to chance of the part loosening. If you look up inside the magazine tube you would like to see two nicely mushroomed heads of the plunger tube pins. I think I have heard that some 1911 manufacturers just Loc-Tite them in, though. Not certain if Kimber does or doesn't.

 

[SERparacord]

It's one of the classically documented ways that a 1911 can fail, but with a properly staked plunger tube it shouldn't be a problem. Either Caspian or Fusion (or both, I'd have to look) offer frames with an integral plunger tube to eliminate to chance of the part loosening. If you look up inside the magazine tube you would like to see two nicely mushroomed heads of the plunger tube pins. I think I have heard that some 1911 manufacturers just Loc-Tite them in, though. Not certain if Kimber does or doesn't.

Ruger SR1911 and Cabot pistols have the tube as an integral part of the frame also. I guess it's good unless you happen to ding the tube somehow.

 

[bluewraith]

My ParaOrd GI Expert had a similar problem, but I'm still not exactly sure how it happened. Part has since been replaced.

 

[Lunati]

Wow, that thing has been put through its paces

 

[Wabatuckian]

If it worries you, a new plunger tube with four staking posts may be had from Brownell's. There is also a drilling fixture for it.

Carbide drills and a drill press will do the job nicely.

I prefer grips that apply inward pressure to the tube as well, instead of those which apply no pressure or may not even overlap the tube.

Josh

 

[WebSnyper]

I had a Llama about 23 years ago that had a plastic plunger tube housing... cracked and fell off. had it fixed, and sold that piece of junk at a pawn shop just because I could not bring myself to sell to another individual myself.

 

[bluewraith]

Wow, that thing has been put through its paces

It's my EDC. Play with your toys too much and they'll break.

 

[JetGirl]

SB firearms welds theirs on with a laser-looking thingy.
And that machine is flippin' KEWL!!

 

[danimal]

Yep, my dad's circa 2003 Springfield Loaded had his come loose about 2 years ago now, caused the plunger to jam up the safety. Bought the Wilson bullet proof tube along with replacement plungers and spring for good measure. Finished prying off the old and restaked the new one on good and tight. Filed up the inside of the frame by the legs to make sure it was clean and flush. Safety never flicked up and down so good. A nice cheap set of grips that support the bottom and side of the tube are the aluminum 1911 Archangel grips for about $20.

 

[SERparacord]

SB firearms welds theirs on with a laser-looking thingy.
And that machine is flippin' KEWL!!

*disclaimer: the above poster has no business dealings with SB*