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gwhysow
11-02-09, 00:44
Like to start off by introducing myself, as I'm new to M4. Though I love to view, I'm not a huge fan of Canada's limited firearm resources. Thankfully, there is always a place such as this to regain some of that, though all the great advice will never seem to change our magazine capacity. So for introduction's sake, my name is Matt, and I thank you all in advance.

On to business. I just switched back to my GI set-up on my Colt, and was looking to get my spur hammer bobbed to avoid the occasional hammer bite with a high grip. Was wondering if anyone was running this, and had feedback, as well as pictures. Love to see the pictures.

Kindest regards

- Matt
lindertw
11-02-09, 05:23
I'm partial to a commander ring hammer w/notched GI grip safety:

http://mysite.verizon.net/tlinderman/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/45acp_1a.jpg

modeled after the Pachmayr Combat Special, more pics (not mine) here (http://www.randgfirearms.com/photogallery/main.php?g2_itemId=7759).
mike benedict
11-02-09, 06:13
Back in the dark ages of my life long affection for the 1911. I used to bob the hammers. but that really wasn't a great solution the the hammer bite problem. The bobbed hammer would still bite the web of my hand.
A beaver tail and a commander hammer is the way to go.
dewatters
11-02-09, 07:10
Back in the dark ages of my life long affection for the 1911. I used to bob the hammers. but that really wasn't a great solution the the hammer bite problem. The bobbed hammer would still bite the web of my hand.
A beaver tail and a commander hammer is the way to go.

If you bob the hammer spur far enough, it can't overhang the original grip safety. However, the hard corners and downward curve of the typical grip safety tang would cause discomfort even if the hammer had its spur cut flush with the back of the slide. Aggressively dehorning the grip safety tang goes a long way in making a stock setup comfortable.
d90king
11-02-09, 09:15
Add a A1 GS and bob away... Here is what it will look like!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/18296644265.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/18293363863.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/18296644264.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/d90king/DSC04896.jpg
gwhysow
11-02-09, 11:48
I used to run a beaver-tail and commander hammer, but felt like getting back to the bare-bones. Looking for a retro Yost sight as well, but in Canada they seem few and far between. Right now, the spur has no overhang, but it still nicks me now and again. Also, that 1911 with the blue anodized pin set -- is that from Condition One?

Cheers.
usmcvet
11-02-09, 20:46
I needed a commander hammer and beaver tail or I bleed with every shot, my paws are too big. If you want to start a flinching problem that's a good way.:mad:

I sold my Caspian .45 ten years ago, it way my most accurate pistol the bomar sights helped. I loved the gun but will probably never buy another 1911. They are fun but Glock is what I bet my life on. My Caspian was a fun gun to have built, I liked picking every part.
d90king
11-02-09, 21:12
. Also, that 1911 with the blue anodized is that from Condition One?

Cheers.

The pins and screws are Nitre Blued by Doug Turnbull. Try Heirloom Precision for a YOBO... I also think Brownells might carry them.
gwhysow
11-02-09, 22:38
Gorgeous gun. So happy to see some other people keeping it basic and functional. Thanks for the advice. Cheers.
citadelshooter
11-05-09, 20:34
I did on my Rock Island 4" I had a while back. Traded it however for a West German P220 even - made out like a bandit on that one. Running a Springer Mil-Spec that way now. I know Derek Connor who is on the board ran his YoBo like that for a while.

For what is worth here is a pic of my RIA.

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL775/4424444/9356499/273129480.jpg