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There is no reason to drop the hammer with a round in the chamber of a 1911. Period. If dropping the hammer, clear the magazine and chamber, DOUBLE CHECK that it is clear, point the weapon in a safe direction, and pull the trigger to drop the hammer.Letting the hammer down on a 1911 | Carolina Shooters ForumWas this helpful?1911ForumLowering hammer on 1911 | 1911ForumWEBSep 14, 20· Some people have paid $300 or more for a trigger job, and dropping the hammer on that finely contoured and polished sear can damage it.Hammer dropping on 1911 | 1911ForumJun 9, 2014Hammer dropping on Half Cock (problem) | 1911ForumMar 16, 2013Hammer drops when safety released | 1911ForumJul 24, 20031911 hammer drop problem.. | 1911ForumFeb 14, 2003See more results1911 Firearm AddictsHammer follow persists, SOLVED | 1911 Firearm AddictsWEBJun 21, 2019· I am loading a dummy round off a mag when NOT holding the trigger down, releasing the slide, and the hammer drops to half Estimated Reading Time: 6 minsSTACCATO Lowering the hammer on a 1911 Change Hammer on 1911? | Colt Forumyoutube.comNever drop a hammer on a 1911 pistol with a live round in the chamber 1911 Sear and Hammer Fixture Tech Wisdom: Why Does My 1911 Hammer Fall to the HalfDrop Hammer on 1911 With Live Round | the Best Way! Letting the hammer down on a 1911 | Carolina Shooters ForumWEBJan 6, 2011· If dropping the hammer, clear the magazine and chamber, DOUBLE CHECK that it is clear, point the weapon in a safe direction, and pull the trigger to drop the thefiringline.com1911 Hammer drop (with video) Decorative Plumbing Distributors - Fremont-CAWEBDPD sells mid- to high-end plumbing product lines to plumbing wholesalers, kitchen and bath dealers, hardware stores, appliance stores and tile and cabinet shops that display 1911 hammer safety dropshammer drops when disengaged1911 hammer follow problems1911 hammer safety problems1911 sear safety drops1911 hammer follow stuck1911 hammer follow parts1911 para hammer follow problemsMorePeople also search for1911 hammer safety drops1911 hammer follow problems1911 sear safety dropshammer drops when disengaged1911 hammer safety problems1911 hammer follow stuck Distributor dropping hammer on 19111911 hammer safety dropshammer drops when disengaged1911 hammer follow problems1911 hammer safety problems1911 sear safety drops1911 hammer follow stuck1911 hammer follow parts1911 para hammer follow problemsPaginationPew Pew TacticalCan I Drop a 1911 Slide on an Empty Chamber?WEBAug 6, 2021· But the issue lies with dropping the slide as some people see real issues with doing so on an empty chamber. Some argue that dropping the slide on an empty chamber wears down the sear, which 1911ForumHammer drops on an unmolested new grip safety? | 1911ForumWEBMar 21, 2011· If you had pistol that would drop the hammer without having filed a thing anywhere(all new parts), where would you look to find the problem? A forum community dedicated to all 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!1911Forumletting the slide drop on an empty chamber: ok, or not okWEBNov 24, 2004· I just got my first 1911 as well. I didn't want to drop the hammer on an empty chamber but my owner's manual specifically warned against letting the hammer down slowly due to the potential for marring the sear. The only other choice is to drop the hammer on an empty chamber. I've noticed Rob Leatham doing this in shooting videos.The M1911 Pistols Organization Forums SiteDropping slide on empty chamber with the slide stopWEBSep 22, 2013· With very light triggers in the 1911, there's not much spring tension/pressure holding the sear tip in engagement with the hammer hooks. When the trigger pull drops below about two pounds, the shock or jarring of dropping the slide on an empty gun can cause the sear to slip off the hammer. (This is why the Colt Gold Cup has that extra 1911ForumHammer dropping on 1911 | 1911ForumWEBJun 5, 2014· The hammer on my 1911 is dropping to half cocked when I rack the slide really hard. It drops about 50% of the time and only happens when my finger is not holding the trigger back. Since it doesn't happen when the trigger is pulled back, I'm not worried about the gun firing fully automatic or something like that. I just concerned that during a 1911ForumA variant of dropping slide on empty chamber question.WEBJun 3, 2023· A little drop from when the barrel starts to link up won't hurt it. Then the hammer and be dropped to further safe the pistol and secondary prove empty chamber. Ed Brown always stated it is dropping the slide of an empty 1911 and holding the trigger back is okay. The sear is disconnected from trigger so no issue.1911ForumHammer Falls When Cycling Slide | 1911ForumWEBFeb 23, 2010· The beavertail saftey hasn't worked. I noticed the hammer will still drop if you pull hard enough. That's been reduced to the point where it falls as if it were always pressed. A forum community dedicated to all 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds 1911ForumCarrying a Series 80 hammer down | 1911ForumWEBNov 24, 2006· The original 1911's had a big-ass wide spur hammer specifically intended to make thumb-cocking easier. Modern 1911's typically have the small rowel hammers and are a lot harder to thumb-cock. They are also harder to lower down on a loaded round as well.1911 Firearm AddictsSTACCATO - C2 hammer drop on slide release? | 1911 Firearm WEBSep 21, 2023· 1911Addicts is a forum community dedicated to 1911 enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about 1911 pistols a, optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, and more! range this weekend to zero and put some rounds through when I dropped the slide via the slide release and noticed the hammer dropped to half cock with a dead The M1911 Pistols Organization Forums SiteDon't "drop the hammer" with the slide off?WEBJul 27, 2011· Thanks to all the responders. All things considered, I've decided NOT to manually lower the hammer, while the slide is off. I think I WILL engage the thumb safety, immediately after the slide has been removed, until immediately before I put the slide back on, just to try to ensure that I won't accidentally drop the hammer during the cleaning 1911 Firearm AddictsDropping the slide on empty chamber | 1911 Firearm AddictsWEBJul 13, 2015· Well, If it is one of my 1911's, I am going to drop the slide on an empty chamber once to make sure I don't get hammer follow. Once when I get a new 1911 and once anytime I do any work on the sear and/or hammer just to make sure that there is no chance of hammer follow, but that is the only time I would do that.1911ForumWhat is the correct way to lower hammer on 1911 | 1911ForumWEBOct 15, 2004· Please explain what is the correct way to lower the 1911 hammer, for example, after cleaning. How many "dry fire times" is not harmful and so on. related, though). Any time I want to lower the hammer on an empty chamber, I pull the trigger. If you try to ride the hammer down, rather than letting it drop, you could possibly damage Carolina Shooters ForumLetting the hammer down on a 1911 | Carolina Shooters ForumWEBJan 6, 2011· There is no reason to drop the hammer with a round in the chamber of a 1911. Period. If dropping the hammer, clear the magazine and chamber, DOUBLE CHECK that it is clear, point the weapon in a safe direction, and 1911ForumNoob question- dropping the slide on empty chamber.WEBAug 26, 2010· As far as I know the hammer on a 1911 falls into it's final "cocked" ledge just as the slide is nearing the end of the cycle hence the speed of the slide plays a role in how abruptly the hammer comes to stop on the sear. With an AK, the hammer is firmly locked in it's final position when the slide is all the way back and doesn't move after that Pagination1911 Firearm AddictsDropping the slide on empty chamber | 1911 Firearm AddictsWEBJul 13, 2015· Well, If it is one of my 1911's, I am going to drop the slide on an empty chamber once to make sure I don't get hammer follow. Once when I get a new 1911 and once anytime I do any work on the sear and/or hammer just to make sure that there is no chance of hammer follow, but that is the only time I would do that.1911ForumWhat is the correct way to lower hammer on 1911 | 1911ForumWEBOct 15, 2004· Please explain what is the correct way to lower the 1911 hammer, for example, after cleaning. How many "dry fire times" is not harmful and so on. related, though). Any time I want to lower the hammer on an empty chamber, I pull the trigger. If you try to ride the hammer down, rather than letting it drop, you could possibly damage Carolina Shooters ForumLetting the hammer down on a 1911 | Carolina Shooters ForumWEBJan 6, 2011· There is no reason to drop the hammer with a round in the chamber of a 1911. Period. If dropping the hammer, clear the magazine and chamber, DOUBLE CHECK that it is clear, point the weapon in a safe direction, and 1911ForumNoob question- dropping the slide on empty chamber.WEBAug 26, 2010· As far as I know the hammer on a 1911 falls into it's final "cocked" ledge just as the slide is nearing the end of the cycle hence the speed of the slide plays a role in how abruptly the hammer comes to stop on the sear. With an AK, the hammer is firmly locked in it's final position when the slide is all the way back and doesn't move after that 1911 Firearm AddictsDropping the slide on an empty chamber | 1911 Firearm AddictsWEBMay , 2023· The only time you do slide drop is to check a trigger job from dropping the hammer to tell you it ain't right. I do 3 drops and on each one I put the lockwork to my ear, if I pull the hammer back a touch and hear a click it still ain't right because the sear is trying to slip out but not enough to drop the hammer.1911Forum1911 hammer drop problem.. | 1911ForumWEBFeb 13, 2003· 1911 hammer drop problem.. Jump to Latest Follow 8K views 6 replies 6 participants last post by deadite Feb 14, 2003. D. deadite Discussion starter 275 posts · Joined 2002 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Feb 13, 2003..occasionally the hammer on my 1918 Colt 1911 drops to half-cock. 1911ForumDropping Slide on Empty Chamber | 1911ForumWEBFeb 28, 2004· I'm told that dropping a slide on a empty chamber will damage the sear among other things in a 1911. One fellow says it won't as long as you hold the hammer all the way down while dropping the slide. This I don't do on my own pistol but I would like to know for sure as I see others do it. Also, from time to time I advise new shooters in 1911 Firearm AddictsHammer follow persists, SOLVED | 1911 Firearm AddictsWEBJun 21, 2019· The hammer followed at times when cycling the slide. The previous owner totally botched a trigger job or replaced the original parts just to sell it. In the process of diagnosing the hammer follow: The PARA hammer was replaced first. This is not a Colt pattern part! Along with the MIM sear. Holding down the thumb safety causes the The M1911 Pistols Organization Forums Sitehammer drops on half cockWEBDec 10, 2007· I just switched out my wilson drop in trigger for a wilson match trigger on my RIA 1911 compact and now when I function check it, the hammer drops from half-cock when the trigger is pressed. You have to pull the trigger pretty hard, but it still falls. Where should I start on this? I tried pulling the overtravel screw almost all the way out, but it still 1911ForumHammer follows slide | 1911ForumWEBNov 17, 2017· This is the only instance when this occurs. With a snap cap in and magazine in magwell, dropping slide onto snap cap, hammer stay in position. Empty mag in magwell, hammer stays in position. I even removed the MSH and reset and the hammer still follows with empty magwell and beavertail engaged. Kimber says not good. Weapon has less
Info1911 Firearm AddictsDropping the Slide on Empty 1911 | 1911 Firearm AddictsWEBFeb 25, 2023· Damage to the hammer sear interface only really occurs when the hammer follows the slide and the sear slams the hammer half cock notch. Now, on crappy parts or miscut sears, you can cause major damage if the hammer follows and the sear hits the half cock just 4-5 times.The M1911 Pistols Organization Forums SiteReleasing the hammerWEBJan 11, 2008· Here's a question for everyone. When releasing the hammer on your 1911 from cocked to rest, how do you drop the hammer? Do you use the method described in the SA manual and use the non-firing hand to grip the sides of the hammer and ease it forward, or do you simply dry fire the gun and let the hammer drop full force as 1911ForumDropping slide on empty chamber? | Page 6 | 1911ForumWEBMay 19, 20· The hammer/sear “damage” is generally a myth, but with one exception. The exception is if the hammer/sear engagement is altered so as to be so ultra-sensitive that the mere dropping of the slide causes disengagement and the hammer to fall to the half-cock position. On some (some, not all) 1911s, the sear can be damaged by such 1911ForumChanging the hammer on a 1911 | 1911ForumWEBJun 23, 2007· For your info, that's the tool that a factory uses in setting up hammer/sears. While using the 25X hammer/sear analysis tool will help in maintaining what is known as a Neutral Profile. Remember that guns vary somewhat. From hammer to hammer, sear to sear will exhibit variance. The main issue is to prepare the hammer, fit the sear and Pagination1911 Firearm AddictsDropping the Slide on Empty 1911 | 1911 Firearm AddictsFeb 25, 2023· Damage to the hammer sear interface only really occurs when the hammer follows the slide and the sear slams the hammer half cock notch. Now, on crappy parts or miscut sears, you can cause major damage if the hammer follows and the sear hits the half cock just 4-5 The M1911 Pistols Organization Forums SiteReleasing the hammerJan 11, 2008· Here's a question for everyone. When releasing the hammer on your 1911 from cocked to rest, how do you drop the hammer? Do you use the method described in the SA manual and use the non-firing hand to grip the sides of the hammer and ease it forward, or do you simply dry fire the gun and let the hammer drop full force as described in the Kimber 1911ForumDropping slide on empty chamber? | Page 6 | 1911ForumMay 19, 20· The hammer/sear “damage” is generally a myth, but with one exception. The exception is if the hammer/sear engagement is altered so as to be so ultra-sensitive that the mere dropping of the slide causes disengagement and the hammer to fall to the half-cock position. On some (some, not all) 1911s, the sear can be damaged by such repeated actions.1911ForumChanging the hammer on a 1911 | 1911ForumJun 23, 2007· For your info, that's the tool that a factory uses in setting up hammer/sears. While using the 25X hammer/sear analysis tool will help in maintaining what is known as a Neutral Profile. Remember that guns vary somewhat. From hammer to hammer, sear to sear will exhibit variance. The main issue is to prepare the hammer, fit the sear and hammer.1911Forumhammer down on loaded chamber | 1911ForumNov 6, 2003· Not only is it dangerous to let the hammer down on a live round,but it has not been mentioned that if you drop your weapon and it happens to land on said trigger(yes the same trigger that was let down on a live round),well I would'nt want to be around for that test!!!!!If it's dropped on a cocked and locked hammer ,guess what:it's going to stay 1911ForumHammer drop, gun fires when slide is released? | 1911ForumJul 18, 20· This is especially true with guns that have had trigger jobs, where the sear and hammer hooks are finely tuned to produce a crisp and light trigger. A gun that has the hammer and sear geometry slightly out of spec, or if the hammer hooks are too short, can cause the hammer to follow the slide, but the half catch notch should stop the hammer.1911ForumHammer won't lock back | 1911Forum
ExploreMar 28, 2011· If the hammer follow stops on firing but occurs when dropping the slide, bend the center leaf forward as log mentioned. The modern production 1911 - high visibility sights, beavertail grip safety, aluminum trigger, good trigger pull, enhanced slide/ frame fit, accurized barrel/bushing fit.1911ForumSkeleton hammers on 1911 pistols. | 1911ForumJan 7, 2024· I say this because my son put a skeleton hammer on one of his 1911's and its running flawlessly, granted its a range pistol and not a home defense or carry pistol. The only time I ever saw any issue with a skeletonized hammer was when it had dropped directly on the hammer onto pavement. The guy replaced the hammer with the exact same 1911ForumCocking the hammer before racking the slide? | 1911ForumJan 27, 2011· One of the things I've done to my 1911's to reduce recoil and muzzle flip is to replace the firing pin stops with much sharper bottomed stops, by buying EGW oversized slide stops and carefully fitting them. Anything else and that means he manually dropped the hammer on a live round and that i would not suggest. AND THAT IS IN ANOTHER THREAD The M1911 Pistols Organization Forums Site1911 hammer down with chamber loaded is safe for series 80?Oct 16, 2011· Everyday i carried my para-ordanance PX745S GR with chamber loaded and hammer down is safe for 1911 45acp with firing pin block? I need a advice for safer but ready to engage to fire carry pistol. But Walt Kuleck and his associate have demonstrated that, without a firing pin safety, if a 1911 is dropped directly on the muzzle it might 1911ForumInstalled a beavertail and commander-style hammer on my 9mm GI 1911Aug 20, 2011· 2. Wilson combat 455B 1911 auto value line hammer 965-314-110 3. S & A 220 degree installation jig 849-009-000 4. Dlask medium 1911 ultralight trigger 253-101-003 These parts were less than $100 to my door. First I tore down pistol to bare frame, pay attention to how things come apart and reference parts breakdown for any issues.1911ForumHammer won't fall!!!! - 1911ForumJul 15, 2003· I can get the hammer to drop once it's out. I can see wear points, but how do you usually fit them? Also I just found out that when the hammer is down and the safety is in, the safety will barely go up. A forum community dedicated to all 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews 1911ForumDropping Slide on Empty Chamber | 1911ForumAug 13, 20· I have been told that dropping the slide from slidelock on an empty chamber by just pressing the slide release is really bad karma on the sear/hammer. Over breakfast this morning I was thinking about it a little. Taurus pt1911. at home/camp 1911. S.A. Champion 4". project 1911. Don't tell my wife, but I'm in love with a one hundred year old Brian Enos's ForumsEffect of Reducing Mainspring? - Brian Enos's ForumsMar 30, 2011· Dropping the mainspring weight allows the hammer to be recocked much more easily. This has the same effect as reducing the recoil spring weight as a way of decreasing muzzle flip and perceived recoil. Guns that have an external hammer like a 1911 offer us the ability to drop the mainspring (aka hammer spring) weight in addition to going to Pagination