Ejector length

[Rigby275]

I've posted about a "last round" ejection problem I'm experiencing with my new Taurus PT 1911.

With the slide locked back, I marked the top of the ejector, then field stripped.

The protrusion is 15/32".

My son says his Kimber has ~1/8".

Is mine too long?

[Flint]

Are you sure it's 15/32, or do you mean 5/32.  15/32 would protrude so far into the port it couldn't eject at all...  The longer the ejector nose is, the sooner ejection will start.  Most 45 caliber have no actual projection, the 38 has some and the 9mm has more.

[Rigby275]

Hi flint -

Yes, it's 15/32", (.45 ACP) but note the conditions of the measurement - with the slide locked back, from the face of the slide.
And it ejects properly except for the last round.

Since the 1st post, I've found that there are various length ejectors available, w/compacts (his Kimber, e.g.) normally having less protrusion, and that length/nose-shape "adjusts" fired-case ejection angle & distance (which has been very variable w/mine, possibly because the factory ejector has a flat face).

So now I'm pretty sure that ejector length is not the primary issue, 'tho it may require slight adjustment in the future, as I do get a slight "nick" on case mouths, which I now suspect indicates slightly early ejection.

Thanks for the reply.

regards,