I couldn't find a section dedicated to gun smithing like questions so here goes it in General Discussion since it is indeed firearms related.
I recently picked up another PT 1911. I noticed that the grip safety wasn't very smooth and felt really "gritty." I don't know too much about 1911s but I took it apart and found something that just didn't look right. The strut that hangs from the hammer is just real crappy looking as you can see in the pictures. Could that possibly be making the grip safety feel NOT smooth? Also, I found a decent size chipped off area on the right side of the frame.
now hear is my question. Could I easily just replace the hammer and strut? Or does that require gun smithing to ensure that the sear lines up perfectly with the hammer notches?
Thanks guys.
EDIT: I know it's probably just a mental thing, but after taking down a 1911 it makes me a little uneasy about carrying one. There are so many little tiny features the gun relies on to work right. If one little thing goes out of alignment the hammer is $#**ed and the gun doesn't work any more. Someone, please talk me out of my silly way of thinking.
I recently picked up another PT 1911. I noticed that the grip safety wasn't very smooth and felt really "gritty." I don't know too much about 1911s but I took it apart and found something that just didn't look right. The strut that hangs from the hammer is just real crappy looking as you can see in the pictures. Could that possibly be making the grip safety feel NOT smooth? Also, I found a decent size chipped off area on the right side of the frame.
now hear is my question. Could I easily just replace the hammer and strut? Or does that require gun smithing to ensure that the sear lines up perfectly with the hammer notches?
Thanks guys.
EDIT: I know it's probably just a mental thing, but after taking down a 1911 it makes me a little uneasy about carrying one. There are so many little tiny features the gun relies on to work right. If one little thing goes out of alignment the hammer is $#**ed and the gun doesn't work any more. Someone, please talk me out of my silly way of thinking.
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