1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[Gstew1930]

Youre using a punch block right? Not just tapping against your table? (I know, dumb question but gotta ask)

Punch isn’t too big for the pin?
Tapping from the dimple side?
What does the other side of the pin look like?
Have you tried putting compression on the MSH while tapping? Or tapping on the heel of the msh with your mallet before driving the pin out?

This is the other side. Yes im tapping from the dimple side & yes the punch is the correct size

 

[Gstew1930]

Use more hammer

 

[43.6N]

This is the other side. Yes im tapping from the dimple side & yes the punch is the correct size

Looking from the magwell, does the bottom bend of the leaf spring protrude through the frame cut for the spring? Or is there any other reason to think the spring is putting more pressure on the msh than normal?

I’d get some penetrating oil, and soak the pin. Then really give it the beans

 

[Gstew1930]

Looking from the magwell, does the bottom bend of the leaf spring protrude through the frame cut for the spring? Or is there any other reason to think the spring is putting more pressure on the msh than normal?

I’d get some penetrating oil, and soak the pin. Then really give it the beans

This is my first 1911 so I dont know what normal is.

 

[Dobermann]

This is my first 1911 so I dont know what normal is.

Oooh ... another contender for a Rokslide t-shirt quote.

But I bet @Ryan Avery wouldn't do it ... perhaps we need to start in epic Rokslide quotes thread ...

Who's keen and has time - and wants the kudos for starting it? Paging @fwafwow - your 15 minutes of fame have arrived. I'm off to cook some wagyu ...

 

[Axlrod]

This is my first 1911 so I dont know what normal is.

That was obvious when you got out the claw hammer!

 

[Gstew1930]

Im about ready to throw this MF

 

[43.6N]

And that Eastwin is definitely enough hammer!

 

[43.6N]

That’s all I got. Sorry man, hopefully someone else can help get you unstuck.

 

[fwafwow]

Oooh ... another contender for a Rokslide t-shirt quote.

But I bet @Ryan Avery wouldn't do it ... perhaps we need to start in epic Rokslide quotes thread ...

Who's keen and has time - and wants the kudos for starting it? Paging @fwafwow - your 15 minutes of fame have arrived. I'm off to cook some wagyu ...

I’m out of time and probably would miss the epic contenders. And I need to focus/obsess on accessories. And post follow-up dumb threads about same. Top of mind, all subject lines starting with “Staccato owners”:

1. What’s your preferred leather IWB (and how is TT Leather compared to Milt Sparks)!
2. What are your favorite loads?
3. Show us your Staccato swag in the field
4. Triggers - how short is short enough?
5. Epoxy - where, how much, and what color?
6. Tape or not on your grip?

 

[Dobermann]

I’m out of time and probably would miss the epic contenders. And I need to focus/obsess on accessories.

Awww ...



And while Milt Sparks definitely has the tradition/Fudd factor (take your pick), I'd seriously have a look at Southern Trapper: https://www.thesoutherntrapper.com/collections/all-holsters

I mean, where else can you get a split with beaver fur in it? Hang on, that came out all wrong ...

 

[fwafwow]

Awww ...

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And while Milt Sparks definitely has the tradition/Fudd factor (take your pick), I'd seriously have a look at Southern Trapper: https://www.thesoutherntrapper.com/collections/all-holsters

ST is nice. I have one for my WC P320 / got it just before all hell broke loose with the P320. Love my MS for another Sig, but it took so long that I’m considering TT Leather.

 

[RockAndSage]

What are your favorite loads?

For practice, it's a volume game, so the cheapest I can find. Miwall and Ammunition Depot's Sportsman's Select come in about as cheap as possible, usually around 19 cents a round. If anyone has cheaper, I'd love to know. Shipping and taxes add up too. For defensive loads, Federal HST in 147 or 124.

Triggers - how short is short enough?

Hard to get too short, unless someone has abnormally long fingers and not a lot of meat to their hand. I went with a Red Dirt F1, their shortest. Got both the flat and the curved, currently trying the flat. Interestingly, it has just a slight bit of a backward angle to it that wasn't perceived in the photos, that I'm liking.

Tape or not on your grip?

Not on the Staccato C. It's got absolutely exceptional stippling, that was a very pleasant surprise. I am, however, in the middle of epoxying a patch of silicon carbide to the front-strap of my DWX Compact. Can't really see much need on the Staccato, at least not at a few thousand rounds.

 

[RockAndSage]

Hard to get too short, unless someone has abnormally long fingers and not a lot of meat to their hand. I went with a Red Dirt F1, their shortest. Got both the flat and the curved, currently trying the flat. Interestingly, it has just a slight bit of a backward angle to it that wasn't perceived in the photos, that I'm liking.

Here's the Red Dirt trigger:

 

[Dobermann]

Here's the Red Dirt trigger:

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Woah! Nice and short ...

But how do you find those serrations?

 

[RockAndSage]

Woah! Nice and short ...

But how do you find those serrations?

Feels great.

 

[Dobermann]

Feels great.

Would be interested to hear your pros and cons vs flat surfaces ...

Oh, and @fwafwow - our local dealer has just dropped a stocktake sale with the stainless 1911 that matches my black one ... I'm pretty sure I don't need a matching set ...

 

[Bluumoon]

Oooh ... another contender for a Rokslide t-shirt quote.

But I bet @Ryan Avery wouldn't do it ... perhaps we need to start in epic Rokslide quotes thread ...

Who's keen and has time - and wants the kudos for starting it? Paging @fwafwow - your 15 minutes of fame have arrived. I'm off to cook some wagyu ...

“It only feels funny because you’ve been doing it wrong your whole life.”

 

[Bluumoon]

Here's the Red Dirt trigger:

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Did you have to do any “fitting”?

 

[fwafwow]

Would be interested to hear your pros and cons vs flat surfaces ...

Oh, and @fwafwow - our local dealer has just dropped a stocktake sale with the stainless 1911 that matches my black one ... I'm pretty sure I don't need a matching set ...

I do think you need that. Sounds like a perfect pair!