Okay, so here is the deal gentlemen,
As you might recall, I posted reference mods to a RIA 1911(http://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/threads/216393-Need-some-advice-new-1911-owner-getting-bit).
...... yeah, I know I could have bought a better 1911, yadda, yadda, but, this is my "try my hand at 1911's and not care if I jack it up" base model so I can learn .... so cut me some friggin slack!!!!!
I went ahead and ordered numerous parts just to toy around with this entry level 1911 so I could learn the inner-workings and get my feet wet. For the most part, I had some good results; The EGW carry bevel bushing and EGW solid spring plug worked great (much tighter than factory), along with some pearl grips that fit well, but, now on to the problems......
The Wilson Combat trigger/hammer/sear/beaver-tail safety are quickly becoming my nemisis.... however, this could just be me .... a noob not intalling correctly.
I had no issue removing the original grip safety, trigger, hammer and beaver-tail, but, upon reinstallation, i can not, for the life of me, get the thumb safety to engage correctly.
I've probablly watched 20 different you-tube videos just to make sure I'm getting it right, but I always end up with the safety stuck in the "up" position, meaning, it will not engage with the plunger .... all other functons (half and full cock) work correctly.
So, please advise if I am overly retarded and missed some simple part of the 1911 reinstallation, or, if I just need to have these parts better "fitted" for the application (if so, which is causing my issue?).
Trust me, I will not be offended if you tell me I'm a retard .... I've been at this for over 3 hours now and could care less what I'm labeled as long as I can be given some direction here!!!
Thnx much & best regards
As you might recall, I posted reference mods to a RIA 1911(http://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/threads/216393-Need-some-advice-new-1911-owner-getting-bit).
...... yeah, I know I could have bought a better 1911, yadda, yadda, but, this is my "try my hand at 1911's and not care if I jack it up" base model so I can learn .... so cut me some friggin slack!!!!!
I went ahead and ordered numerous parts just to toy around with this entry level 1911 so I could learn the inner-workings and get my feet wet. For the most part, I had some good results; The EGW carry bevel bushing and EGW solid spring plug worked great (much tighter than factory), along with some pearl grips that fit well, but, now on to the problems......
The Wilson Combat trigger/hammer/sear/beaver-tail safety are quickly becoming my nemisis.... however, this could just be me .... a noob not intalling correctly.
I had no issue removing the original grip safety, trigger, hammer and beaver-tail, but, upon reinstallation, i can not, for the life of me, get the thumb safety to engage correctly.
I've probablly watched 20 different you-tube videos just to make sure I'm getting it right, but I always end up with the safety stuck in the "up" position, meaning, it will not engage with the plunger .... all other functons (half and full cock) work correctly.
So, please advise if I am overly retarded and missed some simple part of the 1911 reinstallation, or, if I just need to have these parts better "fitted" for the application (if so, which is causing my issue?).
Trust me, I will not be offended if you tell me I'm a retard .... I've been at this for over 3 hours now and could care less what I'm labeled as long as I can be given some direction here!!!
Thnx much & best regards
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