What exactly do the Series 80 parts look like?

[Drjones]

Are they the two small, flat pieces of metal that rest on the right side of the frame and are an absolute, unholy hell of a time to put back in??

Could someone please post a pic of them and how they are supposed to be oriented in the gun so that I can make sure I did it right?


Thanks

 

[45R]

:/ Hummm this PC doesnt have that under my favorites. I'll check on my home PC tonight. Hopefully I'll be able to give you a hand. Check the 1911forum. IIRC there should be a picture there. I havent been there in a long long time.

 

[45R]

Here are a few links bro

http://www.m1911.org/stripin1.htm


http://www.marstar.ca/AssemblyColt1911.htm


http://www.bobtuley.com/45/pistol_08.htm


PS we gotta do dinner with the girls soon!

 

[prezzz]

I think this is what you're needing to see:

And This:

 

[Sawdust]

prezzz:

Excellent pics...where did you get them?

Thanks,

Sawdust

 

[prezzz]

It's been so long since I got them I can't remember. I've had them on my computer for a long time so when this topic comes up, these pics can be helpful.

 

[Drjones]

Prezzz:

Thanks!

That is exactly what I needed!

I guess if I hadn't installed them correctly, my gun wouldn't have worked but it is still nice to get confirmation.

You the same guy from GT?

Thanks!
Drjones

 

[molonlabe]

My uncle who built .45's before he passed away and said to pull that piece of krap out. Mine is still in my series 80 Gold Cup but the two para ord's he built for me don't have them.

 

[prezzz]

You the same guy from GT?

Probably so. There can only be one "Prezzz".........and sometimes that's too many!

 

[prezzz]

molonlabe,

If you do pull it out, which some do, you should put a shim of some sort in it's place or the hammer and sear will have a sloppy fit.

 

[Drjones]

Thanks prezzz.

So it is only the frame that has been altered, not the sear and disconnector?

I ask because I may want to replace the MIM sear and disconnector with higher quality parts; can I just purchase a standard sear and disconnector?


Thanks!

 

[prezzz]

Correct. There is a series 80 frame and a series 70 frame. Internals fit both.

 

[Drjones]

Thanks again.

In your opinion, could a higher quality sear and disconnector give me a better trigger feel?

I'm considering replacing my stock parts both to get a slightly better pull, but mostly because they are MIM.

I had an MIM slide stop break on my Beretta. I don't quite care for that garbage too much.

 

[prezzz]

In your opinion, could a higher quality sear and disconnector give me a better trigger feel?

A better trigger will be the result of a few things but to answer your question, not necessarily. The new parts could actually make the trigger worse if they are simply just dropped in with no fitting or mating.

A good feeling trigger is the result of all the mating trigger parts being properly fitted, correct spring tentions, correct angles, deburred and smoothed out. But, chances are that higher quality parts such as Wilson or Ed Brown will give you a great head start.

Simply smoothing out the all trigger surfaces, slightly adjusting the leaf springs, and putting good quality lubrication in the right places can do wonders for the trigger feel and is simple to do for most people with average mechanical skills.

The more involved trigger jobs will reduce the trigger creep which is probably the single largest complaint in what people call a "bad feeling trigger".