Springfield 1911

[audioshooter]

Great gun. very accurate, perfect recoil for me. only thing i hate: the cocking serrations. why? stupid edges are rather sharp and as a result sliced my finger open today.

 

[poor_shot]

Do you have a stainless model?

 

[audioshooter]

Yea. Im getting a file on it tomorrow

 

[IfItFliesItDies]

I have the same problem with mine. The main reason I don't shoot it as much anymore even though it's a great handgun.

 

[poor_shot]

Yea. Im getting a file on it tomorrow

The stainless models are pretty sharp unless you get a TRP or better model, but you can use a stone to knock the edges down.

 

[Cornbread504]

a file seems a bit violent... seems like more of a job for some 600 grit followed by some 1500 grit paper

 

[BOSS351]

Curious, what kind of stones would you use on this?? If not stones, emery cloth or wet/dry paper?? Reason I'm asking is because I have a SS SA 1911 coming in.

 

[Death Valley]

I had the same problem so I had mine bead blasted. I had the stainless model that had the polished sides that I didn't care for so I blasted it and it came out a nice dull grey with the added benefit of it kinda rounding off the edges.

 

[poor_shot]

Curious, what kind of stones would you use on this?? If not stones, emery cloth or wet/dry paper?? Reason I'm asking is because I have a SS SA 1911 coming in.

Just a fine stone like for trigger work. I got it at midway. I used a stone bc it was solid and easier to hold. My files are too big and aggressive, they would take off too much material too quickly.

 

[audioshooter]

Yea. I need to order some stones.

 

[SimpleGreen]

I loved my stainless SA 1911. It was the model with target sights and the finer serrations. I just wasn't crazy about 45ACP or having to stock another caliber. I really want to buy it again in 9MM

 

[Renegade]

Yea. I need to order some stones.

That's what she said.

 

[fishbaja2]

I Picked up a SA Champion this past weekend and it is stainless and have found no sharp edges.

 

[noob]

I have a loaded champion in stainless and it has taken skin off my fingers on more than 1 occasion. I'm thinking about selling it bc I already have a trp

 

[Raguel3]

Springer 1911A1 here, no real bad serrations, but then I bought mine used,maybe they got worn off on the last poor guy,lol.

 

[5vegas]

I have a SA A1 myself in SS, no probs with serrations either,as l use welding gloves while yanking slide back!lol Yeah, mines a little sharp also, but not enough to slice finger. I guess there all made a little diff?? These pieces seem to be a Hot item right now for some reason. Seems as if every site is sold out(new or used). Anyway, good luck with new 1911.

 

[BOSS351]

Got my SS GI in yesterday and the edges seem okay. It was used so like stated earlier, maybe the previous dude took the punishment already!!! Cant wait to try her out!

 

[audioshooter]

i shoot single stack, so cutting my finger in the middle of a match aint a good thing. I may just wait and have Lloyd do it for me.