Cody Banks
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That is a total wives tale. I have 4 1911's in .45 acp. The circumference at the magwell is as follows, Colt officers acp, 5 3/8" Citadel, 5 3/8" Metro arms American Classic II, 6.0" and Springfield Armory PW9701LP double stack 14+1, 5 3/4".
The hi capacity is right between the other mil spec 1911's, no larger, and no smaller.
The measurement I made was at the base of the grip, so mains spring housing can alter the size. This case the Springer, AC2, and Colt had flat MSH, while the Citadel has an arched polymer MSH.
I have attempted to buy a new trigger for the hi cap and they are just neglected by the aftermarket vendors. I am trying an STI SV 2011 trigger with a long curve, it's in the mail. I have big mits, and my son also, who I consulted before ordering the new trigger.
I modded the Springer with beavertail Grip safety, skeletonized commander hammer, extended slidestop, trigger job, including wilson combat sear brought the trigger pull down to 3Lb12Oz, and smoooth.
I havent found too many aftermarket grips, again due to prejudgment by the 1911 community. I dont understand it, because the shooting world loves the XD and glocks, in hi cap. Oh and did I mention that since I lightened the trigger pull, it came with 7 LBs and gritty, the springer is the most accurate of all 4 of my 1911's.
It sports P-14 mec-gar mags and I feel they are suitable for carry duty. The mags are very heads up and feed hydra shoks as well as round ball ammo 100% so far.
Just my .02
thank you.
Seems like the high-capacity .45 is a newer concept and an acquired taste because of grip size.
That is a total wives tale. I have 4 1911's in .45 acp. The circumference at the magwell is as follows, Colt officers acp, 5 3/8" Citadel, 5 3/8" Metro arms American Classic II, 6.0" and Springfield Armory PW9701LP double stack 14+1, 5 3/4".
The hi capacity is right between the other mil spec 1911's, no larger, and no smaller.
The measurement I made was at the base of the grip, so mains spring housing can alter the size. This case the Springer, AC2, and Colt had flat MSH, while the Citadel has an arched polymer MSH.
I have attempted to buy a new trigger for the hi cap and they are just neglected by the aftermarket vendors. I am trying an STI SV 2011 trigger with a long curve, it's in the mail. I have big mits, and my son also, who I consulted before ordering the new trigger.
I modded the Springer with beavertail Grip safety, skeletonized commander hammer, extended slidestop, trigger job, including wilson combat sear brought the trigger pull down to 3Lb12Oz, and smoooth.
I havent found too many aftermarket grips, again due to prejudgment by the 1911 community. I dont understand it, because the shooting world loves the XD and glocks, in hi cap. Oh and did I mention that since I lightened the trigger pull, it came with 7 LBs and gritty, the springer is the most accurate of all 4 of my 1911's.
It sports P-14 mec-gar mags and I feel they are suitable for carry duty. The mags are very heads up and feed hydra shoks as well as round ball ammo 100% so far.
Just my .02
thank you.