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Posted: 4/15/2007 4:24:08 PM EDT

I have this awesome perfect very accurate NEVER jams (did I mention perfect )COLT Commander 38 Super 1911....champagne color!!!!!!!

I cleaned it carefully and put it back together according to the specs. Twice!!!!!

BUT NOW THE PERFECT SAFETY WON'T GO ON!!!!! Unless the gun is cocked.

Ok y'all need to understand how much this gun means to me and I need expert guidance. ASAP

What did I do wrong and what should I check?

Understand, the entire universe is out of alignment until i can get this figured out.
Yup female shooter and this is my best friend!!!!
Help!!!!!

Posted: 4/15/2007 5:14:47 PM EDT

[#1]

1911's won't allow the safety to go on unless the hammer is cocked back.

Posted: 4/15/2007 5:27:55 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
1911's won't allow the safety to go on unless the hammer is cocked back.

Ok I am thinking of remaining calm. For now. Until I can get a gun guru to look at it.
It seems to me the safety could go on cocked or not. Or is that when there is a mag in the gun?

It has a double safety on it. One top released with the thumb
and a grip safety.
It is the one on the top of the gun that won't set.
Just making sure. I know I am sounding stupid BUT I am rather new to this.
And a female...hence the absolute panic.
I LOVE MY GUN...almost as much as my kids. Comes in a close second.

Posted: 4/15/2007 5:59:05 PM EDT

[#3]

If it's a Series 80 pistol, there are three safeties: an internal firing pin safety; a grip safety; and a thumb safety. The thumb safety doesn't engage unless the hammer is cocked.

Let's see some pics of the pistol!!!

Posted: 4/16/2007 3:20:32 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
If it's a Series 80 pistol, there are three safeties: an internal firing pin safety; a grip safety; and a thumb safety. The thumb safety doesn't engage unless the hammer is cocked.

Let's see some pics of the pistol!!![/quote

Camera Battery is charging and I will post this evening.
AND THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: 4/16/2007 8:25:53 AM EDT

[#5]

Just verified w/my Colt Series 70 Government, mag in, mag out, no ability to engage thumb safety unless hammer is cocked

Posted: 4/16/2007 2:37:24 PM EDT

[#6]

Nope somethingis definitley WRONG
The slide jams open when I rack it wiht a mag in the gun

This is VERY bad indeed

Can't get a pic to post.

Posted: 4/16/2007 2:49:15 PM EDT

[#7]

If I understand correctly, when you have an empty mag in the gun, and pull the slide back, it stays back? If it does, that is normal. Maybe if you try with no mag it should just slide closed. Hope that makes since.

Posted: 4/16/2007 3:20:34 PM EDT

[#8]

http://photos.ar15.com/WS_Content/ImageGallery/a_add.asp

Here's the best things since sliced bread...my pet.....

Posted: 4/16/2007 3:22:40 PM EDT

[#9]

Well at least it is in the avatar spot
And it's naked with out all my wilson mags
Avert your eyes!!!
Only pic I have right now.
I have to learn to use the media server too.

Posted: 4/16/2007 3:29:12 PM EDT

[#10]

Can't get the picture in guys.

Posted: 4/16/2007 5:57:52 PM EDT

[#11]

Try one of the free photo servers. . . . If the magazine is empty and in the pistol when you rack the slide, the slide stop will engage and lock the slide back.

Posted: 4/16/2007 5:58:39 PM EDT

[#12]

Double fire. . . .

Posted: 4/16/2007 8:19:10 PM EDT

[#13]

You may find much of this information helpful:

http://www.m1911.org/full_technic.htm

Posted: 4/17/2007 5:00:08 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
Double fire. . . .

Whats the mad face about? I don't understand.
Double action. There should be slight click when the trigger resets.
I loaded it and put a round in last night.
Took it apart one more time and methodically put it back together.
I think there is something wrong with the slide pin?
Dunno.
Will takse some close ups for you all.

Posted: 4/17/2007 9:27:29 AM EDT

[#15]

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Quoted:
Double fire. . . .hatsDouble action. There should be slight click when the trigger resets.
I loaded it and put a round in last night.
Took it apart one more time and methodically put it back together.
I think there is something wrong with the slide pin?
Dunno.
Will takse some close ups for you all.

I think Double fire referred to a double post on the board.

1911s, with the exception of Para-Ordnance LDAs are Single Action pistols.

Are you saying that the slide locks back with a round in the magazine or with an empty magazine. Because if it's with an empty magazine, that is normal. The follower in the magazine pushes up the slide stop to lock the slide back. It operates much in the way that the magazine of an AR-15 pushes up the bolt catch to lock it to the rear.

Posted: 4/17/2007 9:59:17 AM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Double fire. . . .

Whats the mad face about? I don't understand.
. . . .

It was a double post

Posted: 4/17/2007 10:05:51 AM EDT

[#17]

Got it fixed. Stock set and ejector pin were not hooking in together right.
Wheeewwww the planets may now align poperly again.
I feel much better.
LOVE THAT GUN
Thanks to all of you!

Posted: 4/17/2007 1:38:06 PM EDT

[#18]

OK, more pics!

Posted: 4/17/2007 5:23:17 PM EDT

[#19]

Here you go!!!!
Here is the commander, my gun stuff and...... champagne colored
matching high heeled shoes! Not your average shooter.
I know how to accessorize my gun!

Posted: 4/17/2007 5:24:54 PM EDT

[#20]

need i say more?
LOVE MY GUN

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