
Originally Posted by
dao
The new flat wire springs I bought are only 16lbs, as opposed to the 22/23lbs for the .45. So it really doesn't take much to break it down. Without the paperclip it's not much different than breaking down a Sig. I'm sure it would go back together without the clip also, but I didn't want to chance putting an idiot scratch in it. One of these days I should file a relief in the slide stop so it slides over the plunger detent easier. Then it would be much easier and safer to push it in with one hand.
I've filed that relief notch in all my 1911's except the last couple. I need to do that. It does simplify life immensely and of course avoids the idiot scratch. Course in my case maybe the scratch would be appropriate?
I got the first pass of checkering done on the Coco Bolo. Looking good so far and the grain shows through so you can't really even see the checkering. Need at least two more passes to get them pointed up. Don't for today, time to hit the pillow.
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Dad: Say something nice to your cousin Shirley
Dietrich: For a fat girl you sure don't sweat much.
Cue sound of Head slap.
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