hammer follow

[pbollenb]

Hello,

This is my first post here and I hope I'm putting it in the right place...I've read posts here before on hammer follow but I couldn't find them, to add to, because I Googled it. I own an Essex 1911 with an unnamed slide and have hammer follow problems. I've read the posts here about it. So, I'm going to get a Clark 4 leaf spring, a McCormick sear, and a Fusion disconnector and replace what I have hoping that will fix the problem. I've never shot it, but upon slide release, this problem occurs, however not all the time. It appears the previous owner ground on the disconnector with something. So...to be safe I'll just replace my parts with the ones I have listed. I'm no gunsmith, but I don't think its impossible to replace these parts. So if I sound like an idiot please let me know, and if you gentlemen think this will work or not, please let me know. I thank you all for your time, and any knowledge would be appreciated. Thanks
-Philip

 

[Old Fuff]

If some incompetent has been messing around with the lockwork the hammer has probably been ruined too. Also keep in mind that part replacement, in and of itself, may not cure your problem. You need a QUALIFIED gunsmith with experience. They will only replace the parts that need to be replaced and fit them as necessary.

 

[m700m]

absolutely correct, find some one who knows the 1911 system, and have it repaired, you will be glad you did.

 

[pbollenb]

I appreciate the quick replies, you're right, i should take it to a qualified gunsmith...better to be safe than sorry seems to apply here. Alright, I'll do that, thanks again, much appreciated.

 

[Big Boomer]

Hammer follow through = worn sear. Happened to me, replace the sear and it will stop. If you want a crisp 2-3lb trigger take it to a smith.

 

[HisSoldier]

One thing I've noticed on the forums is that if you ask a question many among us automatically begin to condescend, as if they are so much wiser in the ways of the gun than the poor questioner. But the fact that he is asking the right questions should show that he is smart enough to get advice, gathering information before tackling the job. And man, is there a lot of info available on the web! Assuming the person is willing to fail he might learn the deep mysteries of the 1911.
Sorry to sound critical, it's just that I've been automatically talked down to in these forums myself, often about areas where my own expertise is many times greater than those who would instruct me. Often the information is wrong, as if the thought that I'm ignorant seems to make people take the position that that means they have the right to condescend. If people are humble enough to expose themselves to that we could assume instead that he is wise enough to know that he doesn't know all he should for the job at hand, and learn how to do it before ruining a pistol or accidentally killing someone.
So, if I'm right, perhaps pbollenb could be steered towards a few good books on the subject, like Kuhnhausen's books, and others. Maybe we could suggest classes that teach not only how to work on guns but also how to do the safety checks. Personally, I've never had many mentors for what I've learned, I've always read voraciously though. I've also not been overly bothered or tormented when I made mistakes, and learned from them. Safety checks will ensure that the gun is not dangerous. Aptitude and a hunger for learning usually precedes excellence.

 

[Joshua M. Smith]

Pull the hammer and put a feeler gauge on the hammer hooks.

If it's less than .020 then someone's been at 'em with a stone or file, and this is your problem.

Does the hammer follow without the trigger being held back as the slide is released?

Josh <><

 

[roadrash 1]

Do you ever let the slide slam home on an empty chamber from slide lock,without a loaded mag in place?

 

[Owen]

you need a new sear, hammer, or both.

 

[Owen]

you also need to check the tension on the sear spring. It's possible that it was bent in an effort to decrease the trigger pull. If the sear and the hammer both look sharp to you, this is the first place I'd look.

 

[BlindJustice]

Hey,k Phillip,

Seems your 1911 is likely going to need some new parts.

Here's as good as it gets, so why not make it
parts from a single source?

http://egw-guns.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=34&zenid=934f505f2eaf14acc9f080bdf4b7afc4

Good luck, I have a friend with a early Tan Faglio
CZ Copy that has hammer follow all the time....

Randall