di seguito i consigli di ed brown per avere la massima affidabilità dalle sue sistem colt:
è interessante la parte sulle molle di recupero, con la giusta carica e molla il bossolo deve essere espulso ad una distanza che varia tra i 2,5 ed i 4 metri.
How do I get the maximum reliability out of my Ed Brown 1911? What are the fundamentals of 1911 handling?
The fundamentals are simple and easy. Like all fundamentals they are the source of most problems people experience.
1. Use high quality ammunition, such as Federal or Winchester.
2. Use high quality lubrication, and keep the firearm well lubricated and clean.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the firearm throughout the entire firing cycle. The 1911 is a recoil operated firearm.
4. Make sure your recoil spring is correctly matched to the ammunition you are shooting. When you have the proper weight recoil spring for a particular load, ejected brass should land 8-12 feet away. If brass is falling within a few feet of you, your spring is too heavy for that load. If brass lands more than about 12 feet away, your spring is too light for that load. Either case leads to reduced reliability. A common problem is a novice shooter trying to "shoot anything and everything" through his 1911 from 185 grains up to 230 grains without considering the proper recoil spring setup. Another common problem is the novice buying a carry gun with a shorter slide, then shooting the hottest personal protection ammo he can get, while ignoring the recoil spring and ejection pattern. For the ultimate in reliability, we recommend choosing a consistent high quality load and sticking with it once it's proven to work well with your particular setup.