. Though it doesn't make me feel any better, at least I know I'm not alone.Yep, this mod makes inserting the slide stop pretty easy. If you don't have any jewelers files, go buy a cheap set at Harbor Freight. They are wonderful to have around if you tinker on pistols. I just had mine out tonight working on my Bul 2011.
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The first time I scratched a gun because the fit was too tight, was the reason I started polshing these guns up. Every 1911 I have ever bought AFTER the one I scratched up taking apart--I take them apart and polish the **** out of them and especially work over the slide stops until they are easy to insert and take out--I could care less what others say about this--most 1911's are built way too tight--what good is a gun that you can't disassemble and reassemble it in the field easily if you need to?? Some people say "well you aren't using the right tools"--really? That's BS! My guns are easy to tear down and put together because I make them fit and work easily. I like my 1911's loose and they operate! BTW, guns that are built too tight, are the guns that are the first ones to jam.I recently purchased a NOS DW A2 Commander which was my first 1911. To make a long story short, I put a minor idiot scratch/scuff in the blue/black finish. I knew what "'not" to do, but I'll be damned if it didn't happen. I realize that over time all firearms will show wear and have character. However, when there's a specific scratch that implies one's an idiot, it's difficult to see character in that. So, I sold the DW for a loss and moved on.
Recently, I've been considering buying another 1911 and have been searching the classified ADs. No disrespect intended, but I've noticed there are a lot of idiots out there just like me
The slide stop on the DW seemed very difficult to snap into place and I was worried about breaking something.
Questions:
1.) Are all slide stops difficult to insert on a new 1911?
2.) Does it get easier after breaking in a 1911?
3.) Next time, should I firmly press on the slide stop until it snaps in place and not worry about breaking anything?
Thanks!
I recently purchased a NOS DW A2 Commander which was my first 1911. To make a long story short, I put a minor idiot scratch/scuff in the blue/black finish. I knew what "'not" to do, but I'll be damned if it didn't happen. I realize that over time all firearms will show wear and have character. However, when there's a specific scratch that implies one's an idiot, it's difficult to see character in that. So, I sold the DW for a loss and moved on.
If it makes you feel better I recently purchased a Colt Gold Cup Trophy, brand new in the box, and it had a scratch from the factory!
Recently, I've been considering buying another 1911 and have been searching the classified ADs. No disrespect intended, but I've noticed there are a lot of idiots out there just like me
The slide stop on the DW seemed very difficult to snap into place and I was worried about breaking something.
Questions:
1.) Are all slide stops difficult to insert on a new 1911?
2.) Does it get easier after breaking in a 1911?
3.) Next time, should I firmly press on the slide stop until it snaps in place and not worry about breaking anything?
Thanks!
I wouldn’t worry about the idiot scratch on the DW,, every IPSC 1911 in our shooting club had an idiot scratch.. no biggie.. on your next 1911’s.. just be a little more careful that’s all.. this site Exploits the idiot scratch like a big zit on the nose… never heard of it till I joined here… I have 12 1911’s… 4 have idiot scratches… 8 do not.. experience will Eliminate the Infamous idiot scratch. 🇺🇸👍I recently purchased a NOS DW A2 Commander which was my first 1911. To make a long story short, I put a minor idiot scratch/scuff in the blue/black finish. I knew what "'not" to do, but I'll be damned if it didn't happen. I realize that over time all firearms will show wear and have character. However, when there's a specific scratch that implies one's an idiot, it's difficult to see character in that. So, I sold the DW for a loss and moved on.
Recently, I've been considering buying another 1911 and have been searching the classified ADs. No disrespect intended, but I've noticed there are a lot of idiots out there just like me
The slide stop on the DW seemed very difficult to snap into place and I was worried about breaking something.
Questions:
1.) Are all slide stops difficult to insert on a new 1911?
2.) Does it get easier after breaking in a 1911?
3.) Next time, should I firmly press on the slide stop until it snaps in place and not worry about breaking anything?
Thanks!
This was my therapy session, and it was free!Selling a gun over a small scratch seems excessive to me. That money you lost would have been better spent on 3-4 therapy sessions… or however long a case of ammo will last you
