Springfield Loaded MSH

[TXHORNS]

I plan on putting a flat MSH on my Springfield Loaded Commander to replace the arched one. Has anyone done this with this model without any filing required? I dont need to know how to do it, but Im hoping for an actual drop-in part, if that really exists. Ive heard some fit without filing and some dont.

If this question is pointless because all frames have different specs then please tell me. Also, if I find one that fits is it possible to be loose as well? Im afraid either may be the case. Any help would be great.

 

[loadedround]

Tex: I can not say ya or nay on your Springfield semiauto, but I can relate my experience with my two Gold Cups. I have both a blued Series 70 and a stainless steel Series 80 Colt pistol. I replaced both flat MSH's with arched MSH's since I much preferred arched. Both were drop ins without any fitting. The main spring and cap were easy to changeover also, simply by drifting out a small pin and switching parts. Just check out a schmatic before disassembling your pistol. Flat housings are available from Brownells or MidwayUSA.

 

[jmorris]

Generally the only ones that might require any fitting at all will be a MSH with a magwell.

 

[skipsan]

I don't think a general statement can be made that a given MSH will fit a given pistol without any "fitting". I swapped out the MSH in a SA with a Wilson aftermarket, and while it was "close" a little fitting was required. The fitting was accomplished with a stone, not a file, so not much material had to be removed.

If you haven't noticed already, the Springfield Owners Manual, downloadable from their website, dedicates 5 pages to removal and replacement of the MSH.

 

[TXHORNS]

Thanks for the info. My whole reasoning for swaping the msh was the bottom right corner of the grip dug into my hand. I think it has something to do with the arched msh and how it changes my grip on the gun because my other 1911s with flat msh dont do this. Anyway I took some 120 grit to the corner of the grip and problem solved in about 1 minute. I still prefer the flat msh and may change it someday but its no longer bugging me so much. Thanks again for the suggestions.