I'm looking at the available 1911's to buy and narrowed it down to a couple like the Colt XSE, SW1911 and Dan Wesson Patriot. I've started other threads asking about the merits of each model, so I don't want to duplicate that here.
I don't own a 1911 now, at all. If I need replacement parts for my S&W revolvers or Sig autos, I usually send it in to the manufacturer for service. Fortunately, I haven't had to do that much either.
With 1911's, I assume this is a different animal altogether. Unless something breaks where you want to send it for service, my assumption is you have the option of replacing the part yourself because 1911 parts are interchangeable, right???
So if I bought a new 1911 clone for instance, and I wanted to replace the firing pin stop, or thumb safety or beavertail grip, all I have to do is buy one and drop it in? Does it require any more than that? Any special gunsmith fitting?
Thanks,
Robert
I don't own a 1911 now, at all. If I need replacement parts for my S&W revolvers or Sig autos, I usually send it in to the manufacturer for service. Fortunately, I haven't had to do that much either.
With 1911's, I assume this is a different animal altogether. Unless something breaks where you want to send it for service, my assumption is you have the option of replacing the part yourself because 1911 parts are interchangeable, right???
So if I bought a new 1911 clone for instance, and I wanted to replace the firing pin stop, or thumb safety or beavertail grip, all I have to do is buy one and drop it in? Does it require any more than that? Any special gunsmith fitting?
Thanks,
Robert