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problem solved beaver tail and hammer for RIA
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 11:06 pm
by lunchbox
problem solvedanyone have one or know where to get them in SE houston
im told to just grind it off so thats is what i shall do
Re: wtb a beaver tail and hammer for RIA
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:42 pm
by gregthehand
I have some stock Kimber stuff I could sell ya. Its stainless though.... I might have a STI safety that is blued.
Re: wtb a beaver tail and hammer for RIA
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:59 am
by HighVelocity
Make sure you know what you're buying. A grip safety is not a drop in part, nor is the hammer. These parts require fitting. Even if it says "drop in" right on the package.
Re: wtb a beaver tail and hammer for RIA
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:17 am
by lunchbox
ok what would it take to fit one im new to the 1911
im somewhat handy i am a mechanic so my hands are good i have tools and what not just need some info
i realy dont care so much about the look its just the hammer pinches my hand
Re: wtb a beaver tail and hammer for RIA
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:57 am
by MoJo
lunchbox wrote:ok what would it take to fit one im new to the 1911
im somewhat handy i am a mechanic so my hands are good i have tools and what not just need some info
i realy dont care so much about the look its just the hammer pinches my hand
Wilson makes a "drop in" bevertail that does not require frame mods. The safety engagement may or may not require some work. If hammer bite is your only problem and appearence is not an issue, why not bob the hammer?
Re: wtb a beaver tail and hammer for RIA
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:00 pm
by lunchbox
im sory bob the hammer whats that mean
Re: wtb a beaver tail and hammer for RIA
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:02 pm
by MoJo
Grind off part or all of the hammer spur. Best done with a Dremmel tool.
Re: wtb a beaver tail and hammer for RIA
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:04 pm
by lunchbox
MoJo wrote:Grind off part or all of the hammer spur. Best done with a Dremmel tool.
that sounds good but i have no dremmel and im not so sure i trust myself with that
Re: wtb a beaver tail and hammer for RIA
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 2:19 pm
by WarHawk-AVG
lunchbox wrote:MoJo wrote:Grind off part or all of the hammer spur. Best done with a Dremmel tool.
that sounds good but i have no dremmel and im not so sure i trust myself with that
Dremel tool, grinder w/ a mild wheel, benchtop belt sander
The trick is to shorten it so its shorter than the grip safety spur
here is a GREAT writeup on an old Argentinian 1911 called a Sistema
http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/edu38.htm <- part 1
http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/edu39.htm <- part 2
http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/edu45.htm <- fixing hammer bite
If you pay close attention the hammer spur is very long and these are notorious for biting, he trimmed a little bit back so it wouldn't reach the grip safety spur and thus eliminated the bite
Hope that helps