chris u'5 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 The gun's been around since 1911. You're not the first person to complain about the ergonomics. Hence you can buy these: It was actually in existence prior to 1911 1911 was when it was selected for use by the US Armed Forces. Link to post Share on other sites
FireKnife Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Though it never really had much appeal until it became an official US sidearm as the 1911 (and in 1926 the A1 model we all know and love). Strange really that even after all those years it still does the job of giving a nice hard thwack on target. Even my airsoft model has made people stumble after i hit them (i blame the Green ) 'FireKnife' Link to post Share on other sites
sekiryu Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Time for finger stretching exercises....maybe put that dusty guitar to some use. I'm curious about the trademarks. Colt and Springfield markings on the same gun? Is this accurate? Link to post Share on other sites
FireKnife Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Yes as it is a Colt designed gun built in a Springfield factory, like opening a Jaguar to find the Ford logo on the engine kind of thing, made one place by one brand but the components are built somewhere else. During WW2 many guns where made in many factories, some had stamps and numbers to know which factory made what and others just added there own logo to the gun. I bleieve that some Kimbers have other company markings on them but not 100% sure. 'FireKnife' Link to post Share on other sites
hitmanNo2 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) The Springfield markings on it were due to the U.S. government subcontracting to the original Springfield Armory to make more 1911s that the Colt factory simply couldn't manufacture at the rate they were needed for use in WWI. Then prior to WWII even more companies were contracted to make them and as FireKnife says, they put their own stamp on them. Springfield Armory was then closed in the late 60's and then in the mid 70's a new company was started up that used the Springfield Armory name which most people know as the Springfield Armory of today. Edited January 9, 2009 by hitmanNo2 Link to post Share on other sites
FireKnife Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Now for a bit of style: (Oh and the jacket was only £10 due to a damaged pocket ) 'FireKnife' Link to post Share on other sites
FireKnife Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) *fruitcage* *suitcase* computer with it's slow internet made me double post. Well may as well use it, With the new Springfield company they even have the breakaway Les Baer who was a Springfiled custom gunsmith but went alone i believe, along with Auto Ordnance who made the Thompson, they have a small series of 1911's too. Just a good design with lots of potential and giving that all to one company would be too much hassle. 'FireKnife' Edited January 9, 2009 by FireKnife Link to post Share on other sites
sekiryu Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Can't believe I forgot about that; my uncle has an M1 Carbine with "GM" stamped on the barrel Man these things are addictive. I'm gonna have to get another one and customize it. Link to post Share on other sites
chris u'5 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) Can't believe I forgot about that; my uncle has an M1 Carbine with "GM" stamped on the barrel Man these things are addictive. I'm gonna have to get another one and customize it. A 'GM' stamp is also found on the original 1911. As far as the 1911 is concerned this is the approval stamp of Major John M. Gilbert who was Army Inspector of Ordnance as seen on my picture below (I don't know what the stamp looks like on the M1) Edited January 9, 2009 by chris u'5 Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisWPA Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Very nice fireknife, love the detonics. Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisWPA Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Cant edit post sorry, but will this fit in the Detonics? http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/we-safety-lever-hi-capa-5-1.html Link to post Share on other sites
Zmarre Posted January 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 I asked it before in a technical thread, but nobody cba to answer me, so I'm asking it here again. Would this fit my WA Kimber: http://www.wgcshop.com/pcart/shopper.php?i...ch_slide%20stop ? I'm looking for a silver extended slide stop to finish off my Kimber, but can't find any for WAs... But this one here for a hicapa sure looks the same as my 1911 one... Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 I am guessing no, but I am definitely not 100% on that.... Link to post Share on other sites
FireKnife Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Lots all have a laugh at my 1930's inspired loadout: Just a bit of fun and has a 1911-ish in it. I know the guns aren't really 1930's but if anyone can sell me a TM 1911 to complete the look i would be greatful . 'FireKnife' Link to post Share on other sites
ruvon Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 I am guessing no, but I am definitely not 100% on that.... I'm almost 90 percent sure that a TM part won't work on a WA. Plus one part is for a 2011, the other for a regular 1911. The frame width won't be the same between the two more than likely... Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 2011's slide stop sits recessed into the frame, so I wouldn't be surprised they are actually quite close.... Link to post Share on other sites
baias6230 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Zmarre, you can check Dentrinity, i am 100% sure that Sheriff has a extended slide stop for your kimber. Link to post Share on other sites
Zmarre Posted January 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Indeed, found it. Fankyou! =) Link to post Share on other sites
Touchette Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I'm almost 90 percent sure that a TM part won't work on a WA. Plus one part is for a 2011, the other for a regular 1911. The frame width won't be the same between the two more than likely... I'd assume you're correct that a TM part won't work in a WA. As I understand it though, Magna based WA slide stop and safety are interchangeable between the 1911 and 2011. I know nothing about the SCW series so it may be different for that, but I think I remember my 2011 parts fitting in my friend's 1911. Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisWPA Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Well just got a new pair of grips, and when to take off my grip and my one screw is spinning but tension stays the same. How can I get the screw off? Link to post Share on other sites
zero69r Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I recall seeing a 1911 with a threaded barrel as standard can anyone confirm the manufacturer and where i might find one? Link to post Share on other sites
felix4536 Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) the thread to your grip is stripped, you'll need to pop it out from the inside. Edited January 13, 2009 by felix4536 Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisWPA Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Dang. How do I do that? What do I need to buy? Would I be better off keeping the same grip on it and just keeping it like that? Link to post Share on other sites
felix4536 Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 i dont think u need to buy anything, as long as there is some tension and it doesn't fall out ur fine. just try not to play with it as much, change ur grips and leave it. Link to post Share on other sites
crump3t Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 if you're looking to take that grip off, try taking off the other side first, and using an allen wrench to poke through the opening [left by vacant grip] against the screw from the inside. Be warned however, it make take some kind of glue/re-threading/etc to make the screw stay when installing the new grips. Link to post Share on other sites
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