mainspring housing instalation
i am looking to buy a flat mainspring housing to instal on my springfield armory 1911 project gun.
is this a task that i can do myself?
if so what tools will i need to do this work?
i have virtualy no gunsmithing experience but i would like to be able to install most of the parts myself to save some money.
thanks
is this a task that i can do myself?
if so what tools will i need to do this work?
i have virtualy no gunsmithing experience but i would like to be able to install most of the parts myself to save some money.
thanks
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a 1911 is a tool box in itself ,by design of course The grip screws where designed so a .45 acp rim could unscrew it ,each piece from the slide stop to the safety can be used for safe dis assembly of the gun
The mainspring housing is probably the hardest part to master removal ,due to the fact it is under pressure ,and some times needs a bit of coaxing in and out ,but nothing you can't do it you can remove the slide
Here is a step by step tutorial ,if you run into a snag or have doubt ,be patient and just ask ,it is not that hard ,just a bit scary the first time ,be cause you are not aware of how much pressure to apply
http://www.m1911.org/stripin1.htm
this one is with out tools ,so you can compare the two
http://www.marstar.ca/AssemblyColt1911.htm
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thanks for the links man they are very helpfull.
i have a mainsprin., and bevertail coming for the gun as well as a match trigger job kit. this site will be extremely helpfull
by the way . . . i like the morse code at the bottom of your response0 -
one more question . . . i have a springfield armory mils spec (not GI) gove length.
in relation to colt is this a series 770 or series 80 style 1911?
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If it is a true mil-spec it will be series 70 ,series 80 is now a term for all 1911's with the firing pin disconnect activated by the trigger ,not just a colt thing anymore
series 80 ,the stuff in grey is the crap they put in the series 80
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i have no clue if it is a true mil spec. . . that is just what SA calls it. is there any way that i can find out?
preferabley without taking the whole thing appart.
also. the mainspring housing i bid on, was a polymer one . . is this bad?
didn't realize this when i first put the bid in.0 -
I would be sure it is, if it is a SA milspec ,but yes there is a way
Lock the slide back ,turn it upside down ,look under the slide just about where the site is ,if it is series 80 ,you will see the little plunger that engages the firing pin ,once you see one you will know what to look for
i myself wouldn't use a polymer
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I would suggest "sticking" with "mil-spec" parts to avoid the possible need of a competent gunsmith to install and check your off the shelf parts. You mentioned that you have a "beavertail" grip safety coming in... Well that particular item requires precise "know how" in order to install. You can't just drop it in. It requires proper fitting just to fit in and then "fileing" adjustments to effectively block/unblock the trigger. The frame will also most likely require some grinding/fileing, etc. One must be carefull when at the gunstore the clerk tells you how easily the parts can be installed, and fails to tell you how easily you can also ruin them or make the firearm "unsafe". Most of the aftermarket parts come with a warning written on them, stating that those parts MUST be installed by a competent gunsmith, for a reason. Not saying you cannot do it. Just saying to be cautious, as mistakes here can be lethal to you or others. If you also intend to install a new "extended" thumb safety, you should be even more concerned as to proper engagement areas preparation and testing. Again, beware of counter salesmen who "underemphazise" the ease of installing these "aftermarket performance" parts. When you obtain basic mil-spec parts, it helps to get them from one single source and brand. After installation, prior to firing the gun, I do suggest you have it checked out by a competent gunsmith or armorer, even if you believe you are handy or proficient enough with tools. The life you save could be your own. 0 -
thanks for the warning . . .
i will probably end up having the internal parts installed by a smith.
i have a ed brown match sear, sear spring and hammer, ed brown beavertail, dlask ultralite trigger, wilson combat spring kit and ed brown sisconector all rung up on brownels site.
as soon as the holiday season is over and i have money again i will send the order in.
i figured these are all parts that should be installed by a competent pistol smith, thing is i am going to pay through the nose to have them installed.0 -
yes most parts do require fitting ,but I have installed two of the Wilson combat beaver tails that where true drop in
as far as the trigger parts don't just go to any smith that says they can do it ,find one with a good reputation ,the trigger job is the most important part to get right ,while everything is important ,the trigger job done incorrectly can be dangerous if not deadly
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