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supereagle
If you wanted a good 1911 would it be better to buy the Springfield and add the options you wanted yourself, or buy a Kimber that is already tricked out, or something else that I have not mentioned? You guys generally give good advice so that is what I am trying to get again. Thanks guys!
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  • supereagle
    The slide on my .48acp Colt Series 70 Government Model keeps locking back during firing. I've tried replacing magazine to no success. I though it might be I'm not holding it right but that doesn't seem to the case either. Might it be the slide stop spring?
    Anyone have any ideas why this is happening?
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  • perry shooter
    Hello a GOOD trigger job is one of the best improvements one can make on most 1911 factory guns HOWEVER these are NOT drop in parts. there are a number of parts in the fire control system that all need to have the proper relationship with each other to have a Good but SAFE trigger. You need a 1911PISTOL SMITH to mentor you if you have never done this job before. I am working on a series 70 colt that the pin holes are so far off the parts out of one of my match pistols that has a 3&1/2 pound trigger are over 6&1/2 pound on this frame. [:(!][xx(] The sear to hammer hooks angle is all wrong. It is very easy to have the original safety become dangerous when parts are replaced. Just a Heads-up .
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  • supereagle
    thanks perry shooter that helps a lot so when you say trigger job is that just changing the trigger or is that hammer too
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  • givette
    quote:Originally posted by supereagle
    thanks perry shooter that helps a lot so when you say trigger job is that just changing the trigger or is that hammer too

    Trigger Job 101:

    Adjusting the trigger means setting the 3 prong spring, working the sear, disconnector, safety, and hammer. Every part must work in unison, and if one angle is altered (don't do this yourself), then all the corresponding parts need to be checked, and usually altered to accomodate the one part you just altered.

    By altering, I mean the angles of the contact points where all these parts work together.

    So you see, someone who does M1911's is what is needed. Don't rely on the gunsmith "down the street", if you catch my drift. Best, Joe
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  • supereagle
    thank you joe appreciate the help [:D]
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  • Spc Ferguson
    quote:Originally posted by givette
    quote:Originally posted by supereagle
    thanks perry shooter that helps a lot so when you say trigger job is that just changing the trigger or is that hammer too

    Trigger Job 101:

    Adjusting the trigger means setting the 3 prong spring, working the sear, disconnector, safety, and hammer. Every part must work in unison, and if one angle is altered (don't do this yourself), then all the corresponding parts need to be checked, and usually altered to accomodate the one part you just altered.

    By altering, I mean the angles of the contact points where all these parts work together.

    So you see, someone who does M1911's is what is needed. Don't rely on the gunsmith "down the street", if you catch my drift. Best, Joe

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  • supereagle
    thanks for all the great advice glad to be part of gb an awsome bunch of folks it never hurts to ask questions[:D]
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