whisler
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I meant to add to the above that I do not get hammer bit with my RIA 1911 GI model. The sights were another matter as I couldn't see them well. I'm old what can I say. Dawson rear and fiber optic front sight and now I love it.
Wait...what? You want one because America but you want an import???
I'll probably get hammered (no pun intended) for this, but personally I'd spend the few extra $ and get a Kimber./QUOTE]
I know, I know. I'd love an American made 1911. Especially a full size Ruger SR1911. But I don't want to put too much money into it. There are other things I want to buy.
I'm really not trying to be a wise guy here, but no, "most people" do not say that. I'd never heard it before, and I've been around 1911s a long, long time. Let alone the fact that I'd heard people talk about 1911s for years before I ever owned one of my own. I simply said most people do not say "to completely mitigate that, you most have a Smith install an extended upturned beaver tail and skeleton hammer."
Not a wise guy at all! I didn't know that! Like I said, I am not super familiar with the 1911. I mean, I've shot them, but I don't know a whole lot about them, and I've never owned one.
Wait...what? You want one because America but you want an import???
I'll probably get hammered (no pun intended) for this, but personally I'd spend the few extra $ and get a Kimber. You can get their basic model for around $550 and no worries about hammer bite. Unless you're set on the GI style...
Wilson mags are a must AFAIC.
Hammer bite is no fun. Yes, you can lop off the hammer spur. See the pictures below for examples. This side-by-side comparison of a standard hammer and a bobbed hammer was done by Lou Biondo of Business End Customs. Bobbing a hammer like this will cause no functioning problems but it will result in less material for your thumb to grab onto, obviously.I've been hearing a lot about hammer bite.
My question is this: could one not file down the rear of the hammer?
I think you may be confusing some terminology.Much of hammer bite depends on the design of the hammer itself and the grip safety. If you have a long hammer spur like what was on the 1911 (not A1) combined with a bobtail, you might get bit. But a spurred or rounded hammer on a 1911 with a beavertail, virtually unheard of. The beavertail grip (it has a slight swirl upward) will guide your hand below where the hammer will come down as 1911 cycles. I have a 1911 with a bobtail/spurred hammer and just finished another with spurred hammer/beavertail. No bites on either.
A "bobtail" is a modification to the bottom of the mainspring housing. It should not have any affect on hammer bite.
I'm sorry, I 'm still not sure what part you are talking about.I always considered bobtail was the non extended portion of the grip safety, below where the hammer goes when cocked, as opposed to the upswept beavertail. If there is a different name for it I am unaware.
I always considered bobtail was the non extended portion of the grip safety, below where the hammer goes when cocked, as opposed to the upswept beavertail. If there is a different name for it I am unaware. I am relatively new to 1911s as well. As for the angling of the MSH, I always saw that referred to as a carry cut or "fastback" instead of bobtail.
Also, are full length guide rods for the recoul spring a thing in 1911s?
If you drop your mags on reloads, the bumper protects it somewhat, and it makes loading easier. It’s optional and many people have no need for them.Also, also, I have been browsing 1911 mags, and some say "ready for the bumper of your choice", what does that mean? Do you need bumpers?
Probably made by CheckMateI haven't had much luck with Kimber mags.
Probably also made by CheckMateMy Sig 1911's do just fine with their factory mags but I don't know who actually makes them.
This is an example of a screw on bumper pad https://www.brownells.com/magazines...ine-bumper-pad-prod24798.aspx?avs|Make_3=1911Also, also, I have been browsing 1911 mags, and some say "ready for the bumper of your choice", what does that mean? Do you need bumpers?
1911 mags are typically in the $20ish - $30ish range. If you are buying them for less than $20, there is generally a reason they cost less. If you are paying $50 for a 1911 mag, you are buying some particular "feature" that you prefer.Also, I've been eyeing the Kimber mags, as they're only about $15. Some of those Wilson Combat mags are like $50! A huge benefit for getting a 1911 I thought was going to be cheaper mags!
Without them, I often pinch the palm of my hand inserting mags.Do you need bumpers?