Elkins45
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I have an Argentine 1927 Sistema Colt that has a trigger pull somewhere around 18 pounds with the original parts. I bought replacements for all the internal parts and the hammer I bought looks like this:
The replacement parts gave me a vastly improved trigger with just the tiniest bit of fitting. The problem, which I could have predicted if I had given it much thought, is that this style hammer butts up against the grip safety so that the slide can't fully retract. I don't want to alter the original grip safety but I also certainly don't want to radius the frame to install one of the common aftermarket beavertail safeties that require frame alteration.
Here's my question: does someone make an aftermarket grip safety with clearance for rowel-type hammers that doesn't require altering the frame? My default solution is to buy a replacement GI-style safety and grind a notch, but I would be willing to spend a little more on a more elegant replacement part if I could install it without grinding on the frame.
TIA for any advice.
The replacement parts gave me a vastly improved trigger with just the tiniest bit of fitting. The problem, which I could have predicted if I had given it much thought, is that this style hammer butts up against the grip safety so that the slide can't fully retract. I don't want to alter the original grip safety but I also certainly don't want to radius the frame to install one of the common aftermarket beavertail safeties that require frame alteration.
Here's my question: does someone make an aftermarket grip safety with clearance for rowel-type hammers that doesn't require altering the frame? My default solution is to buy a replacement GI-style safety and grind a notch, but I would be willing to spend a little more on a more elegant replacement part if I could install it without grinding on the frame.
TIA for any advice.
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