Marlin camp 45 and Auto Ordnance 1911 A1 range time

Published on June 24, 2025
Duration: 7:32

This review covers range time with a Marlin Camp 45 and an Auto-Ordnance 1911 A1. The Marlin Camp 45 experienced issues with its bolt hold open mechanism and a tendency to shoot high and right due to a rail modification. Magazine reliability was a significant factor, with Metalform 1911 magazines performing better than a Chip McCormick Power Mag. The Auto-Ordnance 1911 A1 also had issues with the Chip McCormick magazine and experienced a front sight failure due to improper installation.

Quick Summary

Magazine reliability is critical for firearms like the Marlin Camp 45 and Auto-Ordnance 1911 A1. During range testing, Metalform 10-round 1911 magazines proved more reliable than Chip McCormick railed power mags, which consistently caused feeding issues and jams.

Chapters

  1. 00:22Marlin Camp 45 Range Prep
  2. 00:30Past Issues with Marlin Camp 45 Feed Ramp
  3. 00:51Focus: Marlin Camp 45 Function Check
  4. 01:06Marlin Camp 45 Rail Modification Impact
  5. 01:19Magazine Issues: Metalform vs. Chip McCormick
  6. 02:44Auto-Ordnance 1911 A1 Overview
  7. 02:521911 A1 Sight Upgrades
  8. 03:47Marlin Camp 45 Bolt Hold Open Failure
  9. 04:17Marlin Camp 45 Overall Performance
  10. 05:03Forgotten Red Dot & Malfunction Drills
  11. 05:271911 A1 Front Sight Installation Failure
  12. 06:10Marlin Camp 45 Shooting Experience
  13. 06:28Marlin Camp Rifle Variants
  14. 07:16Future Comparison Plans

Frequently Asked Questions

What common issue can occur with the Marlin Camp 45 after disassembly?

After disassembling and cleaning the Marlin Camp 45, the feed ramp can flip down into a position that prevents magazine insertion. It's crucial to ensure the feed ramp is correctly re-seated during reassembly to avoid this problem.

Which magazines performed better in the Marlin Camp 45 and 1911 A1 during testing?

The Metalform 10-round 1911 magazines generally performed better, with fewer feeding issues. The Chip McCormick railed power mag, however, consistently caused loading problems and jams in both firearms tested.

What caused the Auto-Ordnance 1911 A1's front sight to fail?

The front sight on the 1911 A1 failed because it was installed using an interference fit and superglue, rather than being properly staked. This method allowed the sight to loosen and eventually detach during firing.

How did the rail modification on the Marlin Camp 45 affect its shooting?

Adding a rail to the Marlin Camp 45 raised the sight plane higher than the original rear sight. This resulted in the firearm shooting high and right, requiring compensation or adjustment of the sighting system.

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