I just bought a new 1911. Never had one before of any make. I haven't fired it yet but have disassembled it and cleaned it. If I understand the 1911, when I release the slide, the hammer should remain in the cocked position. When I do it, it usually is in the half cocked position, sometimes fully cocked, and once or twice the hammer was complety down. I've tried it with an empty mag and with no mag. Is there something I'm not understanding or should I plan on sending it back? Is this something that might work fine after some rounds are put through it? What do you think?
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Thanks in advance for any replies.