Posted: 3/22/2002 3:03:31 PM EDT
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HighlandMac, as to removing the Mag release.... Step 1 press in the mag release and hold. Step 2 insert small screwdriver and turn screw to the left 1/4 turn Step three remove Mag release...  As to the Grip safety and hammer and sear, I think I'll leave that to Kurt.  Good Luck
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Oh well, I can't help you there then. My series 80 (the one with the firing pin safety) did the exact same thing, but they all do. The hammer would rest in "half cock" just above the firing pin, and if you pulled the trigger with the grip safety in, the hammer would go forward. Even their little .380 GM will do it. It's normal on a Colt series 80. I was hoping maybe you hadn't really noticed it before with the old safety and now do. The good news would have been that all was well. The bad news is that I can't help you squat as I have no clue about the Springfiled product. Sorry. Ross |
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Install the tirgger/sear/disconnect/leaf spring to hold things together, slide the mainspring housing into place and pin it hold all together, DO NOT INSTALL GRIP SAFETY AT THIS TIME. Pull the hammer back to the "full cock" position, and fit the thumb safety first, as you can see inside where the "nub" rolls up behind to block sear movement. Then remove the parts and leave the trigger in frame. Fit the tail length to block the trigger bow from moving unless the grip safety is held to tilt the tail down from behind the trigger bow. I have my 38 Super race gun "pinned" so the grip safety is held as if pistol was gripped at all times. Try not to let the hammer drop to half-cock, as it will damage the sear over time if allowed to do this. DO NOT drop the slide on an empty chamber either, manually ease it down, will supposedly damage the sear/hammer surface also, don't know if true, but I do not do this, as I see others cringe and have a fit if a novice does this when looking at a 1911 or do it to their own not knowing any better. |