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3 Position Hammer

Discussion in '1911 Gunsmithing' started by easy10, Apr 26, 2019.

  1. Apr 26, 2019 #1
    easy10

    easy10 Well-Known Member

    97
    Mar 7, 2019
    Looks like this is a safety issue, am I right or is this normal?

    The commander hammer has 2 positions.
    The original Springfield hammer has 3 positions.
    Seems missing a extra safety measure on a sear failure.

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    easy10, Apr 26, 2019
    easy10, Apr 26, 2019
  3. Apr 26, 2019 #2
    texasnurse

    texasnurse Well-Known Member

    702
    Aug 6, 2016
    Normal with Springfield their hammers have a 1/4 cock, half cock and full shelf

    New production colt contains only 1/2 and full shelf


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    texasnurse, Apr 26, 2019
    texasnurse, Apr 26, 2019
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  5. Apr 27, 2019 #3
    easy10

    easy10 Well-Known Member

    97
    Mar 7, 2019
    Appears the 1/4 cock is used for de-cocking. Drop the hammer to the 1/4 cock position, pull the trigger and the round doesn't fire. I'll never do that with a live round. Going with the Wilson Combat hammer and beavertail.
     
    Last edited: Apr 27, 2019
    easy10, Apr 27, 2019
    easy10, Apr 27, 2019

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