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reno316
07-08-2019, 14:07
Any recommendations for gun smith work in the Fort Collins/Loveland/Greeley area?

It is for a Remington 1100 if that matters.

Thank you.

Best,
Hoser
07-08-2019, 14:23
The guys down at Mile High Shooting should be able to help you out.
reno316
07-08-2019, 14:46
That the one down just off the interstate near Dacono?

Best,
BPTactical
07-08-2019, 17:57
That the one down just off the interstate near Dacono?

Best,

That it is but to the best of my knowledge they stick with precision rifles.

What is going on with it?
reno316
07-09-2019, 12:25
Not cycling fully. Load a shell, shoot, and the action only goes about 95% of the way before going back to closed. The spent shell is not getting ejected, thus rendering it to a single shot before I have to manually clear the spent shell and load another. This happens despite different loads (Federal, Winchester, Remington... 1100fps all the way up to 1325 fps).

I field stripped, wiped everything with solvent then lubricating wipes, no change. I suspect it needs a much better cleaning that I can do, and possibly some parts replacement... It is 30 years old after all, and has seen several thousand rounds over the years.

Best,
C Ward
07-09-2019, 13:22
When's the last time the o ring was replaced in the gas piston around the magazine tube ?
SA Friday
07-09-2019, 13:52
When's the last time the o ring was replaced in the gas piston around the magazine tube ?

YEP!!! Your o-ring is leaking and needs replaced. easy peasy.
thedave1164
07-09-2019, 18:08
Pat at P&M Guns corner of 287 and 392
BPTactical
07-10-2019, 08:22
SA and C Ward nailed it. Start with the rings
cableguy11
07-11-2019, 16:06
I can second Pat and PM guns. I was having some issues with my ar10 cycling correctly, he took a quick look at it gave me some recommendations with no charge. Great place.
Great-Kazoo
07-12-2019, 00:47
The 1100's are notorious for O-ring issues, especially after sitting for some time. . Based on the mileage you have on it, replace it, before dropping $$ on a smith.
reno316
07-12-2019, 13:53
Rings were replaced about 12-14 months ago.
beast556
07-14-2019, 19:14
Rings were replaced about 12-14 months ago.

I would change them again. It will be the first thing a smith will do.
reno316
07-15-2019, 10:42
Copy that, thanks.
jreifsch80
07-21-2019, 21:43
According to trapshooters .com "Go to your local NAPA auto parts store and get a size 21 Viton o-ring."