Post by "DoubleAction" on May 24, 2005 10:41:30 GMT -5
One of the very first problems I encountered while shooting a 1911 was having the firing pin stop drop below the firing pin. This caused the lower portion of the stop to drop behind the hammer during the slide's recoil.
The slide stop not only retains the firing pin, it also retains and aligns the extracter in place. I prefer the slide stop to be fitted, which would require one of oversize dimensions to begin with.
Evolution Gun Works has been manufacturing an oversize slide stop for the 1911 for years; It is one of those least expensive items that increases the reliability of the 1911.
Some pistolsmiths install a recessed set screw on the slide stop in order for retainment,(some LLAMA 1911s come with the set screws) some people install a heavier firing pin spring but that would not prevent the extractor from clocking with a loose stop. I really don't like the set screws because they can back out, preventing the hammer from striking the firing pin.
Everytime the firing pin is removed for cleaning on the 1911, the stop should be inspected for any play of looseness. My choice for replacement will always be with the EGW Oversized Slide Stop.
The slide stop not only retains the firing pin, it also retains and aligns the extracter in place. I prefer the slide stop to be fitted, which would require one of oversize dimensions to begin with.
Evolution Gun Works has been manufacturing an oversize slide stop for the 1911 for years; It is one of those least expensive items that increases the reliability of the 1911.
Some pistolsmiths install a recessed set screw on the slide stop in order for retainment,(some LLAMA 1911s come with the set screws) some people install a heavier firing pin spring but that would not prevent the extractor from clocking with a loose stop. I really don't like the set screws because they can back out, preventing the hammer from striking the firing pin.
Everytime the firing pin is removed for cleaning on the 1911, the stop should be inspected for any play of looseness. My choice for replacement will always be with the EGW Oversized Slide Stop.
