md7
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Have had a SA Mil Spec 1911 for several months and have fired several hundred rounds through at this point. I’m beginning to have an idea as to what I’d like to tweak. Thought I’d share and see what others have done on their own 1911.
For starters, I like the look and feel of the Mil Spec. Sites, hammer, and GI grip safety are staying. I actually like the sites a lot.
I think a hand fitted barrel bushing is an inexpensive way to tighten accuracy some, so that’s one change.
Beyond that, I’m planning to put in a long solid trigger, tool steel sear and disconnect and have a trigger job done to it. I think a 1911 is capable of excellent triggers and I definitely want to take advantage there.
I like an extended single side thumb safety, and I like the Wilson Combat version so that’s another change.
Lastly, I like the idea of tuning the extractor or checking the extractor to see if tuning is necessary. Considering a Wilson Bullet Proof extractor but may leave the stock one alone as it’s running pretty good already. Thoughts?
The grips are fine. But I saw some VZ double diamonds in black cherry. Looked sharp! Possibly will add those and maybe a front strap checkering but I don’t see that as enhancing performance so one hand I don’t really see the point.
Thought I’d share and also ask THR….. what have you done to yours or did you leave as is and just run it?
For starters, I like the look and feel of the Mil Spec. Sites, hammer, and GI grip safety are staying. I actually like the sites a lot.
I think a hand fitted barrel bushing is an inexpensive way to tighten accuracy some, so that’s one change.
Beyond that, I’m planning to put in a long solid trigger, tool steel sear and disconnect and have a trigger job done to it. I think a 1911 is capable of excellent triggers and I definitely want to take advantage there.
I like an extended single side thumb safety, and I like the Wilson Combat version so that’s another change.
Lastly, I like the idea of tuning the extractor or checking the extractor to see if tuning is necessary. Considering a Wilson Bullet Proof extractor but may leave the stock one alone as it’s running pretty good already. Thoughts?
The grips are fine. But I saw some VZ double diamonds in black cherry. Looked sharp! Possibly will add those and maybe a front strap checkering but I don’t see that as enhancing performance so one hand I don’t really see the point.
Thought I’d share and also ask THR….. what have you done to yours or did you leave as is and just run it?
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