1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[Sponge]

What's the pro/cons to pinning the grip safety for CCW?

I've never had an issue with the safety. Just see some guys doing it on the tube.

Very limited experience here - but I agree with 2stamp. leave it functional

For me and my medium sized on the slender side hands here are my observations with two different pistols.

Govt sized in 45 with standard size grips and a grip safety that disengages at 50% travel I sometimes dont disengage the grip safety when practicing holster draws. This has a firing pin block (series 80-ish?) so I'm not entirely sure how to go about sensitizing the grip safety.

With the Springfield garrison 4.25" 9mm I posted a few pages back, with slim grips, the pistol came with the grip safety needing nearly full travel to disengage, I nearly never had an issue with the grip safety disengaging. This has been sensitized since, I'm all in on sensitized grip safeties now.

So if you're having issues disengaging the grip safety, sensitize it, or get slim grips.

 

[Firth]

Having bought both a Bul and a Tisas as entry 1911s, I'd personally say that I wouldn't go with Tisas again, but jump straight to the Bul. More expensive, yes, but fit and finish are far better on the Bul I have compared to the Tisas I have. FWIW.

Thanks for the response. I've been looking off and on for a bit, there's just so many options. I probably just need to make a move and jump in.

 

[Steve300xcw]

What's the pro/cons to pinning the grip safety for CCW?

I've never had an issue with the safety. Just see some guys doing it on the tube.

Cant say as I have ever seen the need for it. Some guys just gotta "fix" stuff though. Then there's the doing it for the views thing..

 

[cubdriver84d]

For those looking for dot’s on 1911’s. A good company is getting setup with Aimpoint to offer slide cutting services for the COA. I’ve had several ask about it, just letting people that it won’t be long.

Europtic has COAs in stock. https://www.eurooptic.com/aimpoint-...reflex-sight-cr2032-lithium-pa000489-aimpoint

 

[N8funk83]

Europtic has COAs in stock. https://www.eurooptic.com/aimpoint-...reflex-sight-cr2032-lithium-pa000489-aimpoint

Wow. Red Dots are out of control. After tax and shipping that’s flirting near $700.

 

[N8funk83]

Wow. Red Dots are out of control. After tax and shipping that’s flirting near $700.

But I’ll take two please…

 

[TradLife406]

My opinion is Con=it's dumb and unnecessary. Pro= none.

Why take away a safety on a system that's designed that way, especially if a person has no problem disengaging it when they grip the pistol? I've only ever met one guy that for some me reason his hand doesn't disengage it.

Those guys on the 'tube probably Israeli carry also.

Roger that.

Ha if you don't Israeli carry in 2026 you're antisemtic

 

[NSI]

Roger that.

Ha if you don't Israeli carry in 2026 you're antisemtic

My culture is not your costume

Carry condition 1.

-J

 

[Sponge]

9mm 1911’s are less tolerant of crap ammo if utter reliability is required. For just blasting- Blaser brass or whatever. For actual training, M882 Nato surplus, or Winchester M1152.

does this stuff meet that criteria? To me the description reads as a M1152 loading but without the QA/QC to advertise as such. 27c/rd would be a solid price for legit pressure ammo.

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[Steve300xcw]

Different dot on the marvels. It's ready to party now. Wish it was a bit lower, but a rail mount seems to really limit your choices there. Need to look into other options.

Cleaned out that nighthawk trigger on the prodigy. Oiled up and got 100 rounds through it without issue, before noticing the rear sight was loose..again Bit over 1500ish rounds since last time it came loose. Been an issue from day 1. It'd be a nice gun if it wasnt such a pile of shit

 

[Formidilosus]

Different dot on the marvels. It's ready to party now. Wish it was a bit lower, but a rail mount seems to really limit your choices there. Need to look into other options.

Cleaned out that nighthawk trigger on the prodigy. Oiled up and got 100 rounds through it without issue, before noticing the rear sight was loose..again Bit over 1500ish rounds since last time it came loose. Been an issue from day 1. It'd be a nice gun if it wasnt such a pile of shit

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Have you checked to make sure you don’t have a plate screw hitting the extractor in the tunnel? Regardless, are you degreasing the whole thing- plate, all screws, and all threads in the slide completely with brake cleaner or alcohol, then using a thread locker?

 

[Steve300xcw]

Have you checked to make sure you don’t have a plate screw hitting the extractor in the tunnel?

I have not. Both screws keep loosening up

Regardless, are you degreasing the whole thing- plate, all screws, and all threads in the slide completely with brake cleaner or alcohol, then using a thread locker?

Everything gets hosed off, hit with an air gun, then thread locker and screwed down.

 

[ARK_Ginger]

Different dot on the marvels. It's ready to party now. Wish it was a bit lower, but a rail mount seems to really limit your choices there. Need to look into other options.

Cleaned out that nighthawk trigger on the prodigy. Oiled up and got 100 rounds through it without issue, before noticing the rear sight was loose..again Bit over 1500ish rounds since last time it came loose. Been an issue from day 1. It'd be a nice gun if it wasnt such a pile of shit

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My operator with the AOS cut got the JB weld treatment after my plate loosened twice, so I feel your pain.

 

[Formidilosus]

does this stuff meet that criteria? To me the description reads as a M1152 loading but without the QA/QC to advertise as such. 27c/rd would be a solid price for legit pressure ammo.

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Buy 1000 Round Case - 9mm 115 Grain FMJ Winchester High Pressure Ammo - SG9W50 online at SG Ammo. In stock and ready to ship. Bulk ammunition at wholesale prices. Fast shipping, best prices guaranteed. Premium ammunition for sale.

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Yes, unless there is some QC issue with it, that should be good.

 

[43.6N]

My operator with the AOS cut got the JB weld treatment after my plate loosened twice, so I feel your pain.

Good call. I put the black loctite 380 under the AOS plate when I mounted it initially. It’s coming up on 1000rds without any issues.