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1911 Info
« on: November 01, 2008, 07:57:29 PM »
For those that like to tinker with their 1911's or those who may have wondered about upgrading parts, here is a several part article on the Brownells web bench that I thought had some interesting information with cutaway views.


Part 1:  http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/GunTech/NewsletterArchive.aspx?p=0&t=1&i=879

Part 2:  http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/GunTech/NewsletterArchive.aspx?p=0&t=1&i=965

Part 3:  http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/GunTech/NewsletterArchive.aspx?p=0&t=1&i=1238&mc_ID=2017

Part 4:  http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/GunTech/NewsletterArchive.aspx?p=0&t=1&i=1291&mc_ID=2018

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Re: 1911 Info
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2008, 02:53:48 PM »
Good articles, did all those upgrades to mine as well. Only difference was I had another gunsmith install my sights. I had to have a dovetail cut into the front of the slide for the new sight.
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Re: 1911 Info
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2008, 11:48:30 PM »
I did a most of those mods too and had a few done for me. I want to get an extended thumb safety but wonder if I should install it myself or not. It doesn't look too hard, but that's one of those things I never learned to do. G.I. parts were drop-in fit so we didn't have to worry about filing off too much.

P.S. Brownells monthy email is a great resource.
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Re: 1911 Info
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2008, 12:17:27 AM »
The tactical thumb safety is very simple, I find it helps to use a very small diameter punch to hold the plunger and spring assembly in place when installing the safety. Once you figure it out, its a breeze.
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Re: 1911 Info
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2008, 12:41:37 AM »
Quote from: bryand71 on November 30, 2008, 12:17:27 AM
The tactical thumb safety is very simple, I find it helps to use a very small diameter punch to hold the plunger and spring assembly in place when installing the safety. Once you figure it out, its a breeze.

I use a tiny screwdriver that fits the magazine catch lock to hold the plunger in. That's not the hard part. I just don't want to screw up the hand fitting. One file I bought from Brownells takes off a lot of material even though it's so fine it looks like it's not doing anything. The only time I used it I wrecked a Contender rear sight by widening the notch too much. Before I did that it was so narrow I couldn't get a proper sight picture so I had to widen the notch or narrow the front sight. BTW, sights made for a 14" barrel don't work so well on a 9" barrel because the notch is a lot narrower than the blade. I have another sight and I'm going to try it again but I keep putting it off. I think I'll be okay fixing that, and hand fitting the 1911 safety, if I just file a few strokes at a time.
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Re: 1911 Info
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Re: 1911 Info
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2008, 10:53:51 AM »
That is probably the biggest mistake people make when filing parts, they don't check their progress often enough. If I am working on something with very tight tolerances, I make one or two passes with the file and then check the fit. That way I don't remove too much material. Another thing you can do to help is use a dye on the part and only remove the dye and recheck the fit. The safety I have didn't require much fitting. I guess I got lucky with mine.
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Re: 1911 Info
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2008, 11:43:11 AM »
Isn't it MB that stated on a show once that he shouldn't be allowed to own a Dremmel?
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Re: 1911 Info
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2008, 11:43:48 AM »
Smartest thing I ever did was to realize I had no freeking idea what I was doing and let someone who did, do it for me!!!!!  Cost less and had more to spend on guns and stuff!

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Re: 1911 Info
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2008, 01:58:17 PM »
The parts I've bought from Wilson Combat for my Para have been drop in and needed no fitting.  Extended slide stop/release and extended safety work like a charm.  I would have to do a little more homework to replace a sear, trigger assembly or any other internals but so far, no problems.  The sell both drop in and parts that may need fitting plus, there are no shipping charges for their parts.



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Re: 1911 Info
« Reply #9 on: December 01, 2008, 04:13:14 PM »
It is also a good reading info for working knowledge on how the 1911 is put together (for those who have never ventured into taking one apart).
I think one of the articles has measurements for for some of the critical parts (good for measuring when doing safety checks after detail stripping).
I like to read as much as I can on anything having to do with the 1911.
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