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So update... now I notice when using the slide release (unloaded mag in) with hand OFF the beavertail safety, hammer does not drop. With hand on the safety, it DOES fall, most every time.
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So update... now I notice when using the slide release (unloaded mag in) with hand OFF the beavertail safety, hammer does not drop. With hand on the safety, it DOES fall, most every time.
This is a risk with ALL self-loaders-- rifles, pistols, shotguns. When trying out a new one, a wise man shoots one, then loads NO MORE than two in the magazine, and runs them a few times before loading up a full magazine.
Yep, just checked, that works, but I ain't living life like that!Holding the trigger back while dropping the slide is done to keep these from slam firing (a very dangerous condition, to say the least) and relying on the disconnecter to prevent hammer drop.
Yep, just checked, that works, but I ain't living life like that!
Always count on you to look at the bright side of things.Put a note in the case or the box in case you get hit by a bus, so it doesn't take someone else out before you get it fixed!
The reason for the aluminum and lightened triggers (holes drilled to reduce weight )on 1911s is to allow lighter trigger pulls without having the hammer drop on slide closing. With a steel trigger, it can bump fire on slide closing when trigger pull is significantly altered on a target pistol. The alum trigger allows a touch more modification before the gun will bump fire.
Hey! I learned something new. Thanks for that.
The ATF may call that evidence to be used against you in a court of law.Put a note in the case or the box in case you get hit by a bus, so it doesn't take someone else out before you get it fixed!
John harrison of Harrison Customs and Chris James of Combat Precision are probably some of the best 1911 guys in the atlanta area. If its a valuable enough 1911, it may be worthwhile to have them repair it. Im not sure if they are taking reapair work, as they mostly focus on building custom 1911s, but it would be worth checking with them.I agree, but whom?....