Anyone ever broken the safety on their 1911?

[philbert001]

Tape is OK, this is better: 1911 AUTO CHECKERED FRONT STRAP | Brownells

Once you've shot much with real 20LPI checkering, it's difficult to be content with anything else.

That's awesome! And for $10, as long as it doesn't try to slide around, it sounds like a winner!

 

[Pughead]

Because I'd rather not have my 460 rowland kit become a hand grenade, for starters. I need something with a quality frame and slide.

Troll'in,troll'in,troll'in Rawhide!

 

[88E30M50]

Tape is OK, this is better: 1911 AUTO CHECKERED FRONT STRAP | Brownells

Once you've shot much with real 20LPI checkering, it's difficult to be content with anything else.

I have one of these on my Remington R1S right now. It does not move at all. You can make it permanent by bonding it with something, but I am planning on checkering eventually and did not go that route. I used to have one that I cut down to fit my Kimber but it was eating up the finish so I went with a bit of rubber Talon grip tape instead. But, for an inexpensive way to add texture to the front strap that's totally removable, these are hard to beat. They feel better than skateboard tape to me.

 

[bwframe]

I have one of these on my Remington R1S right now. It does not move at all.

Mine has moved, but it was after a long weekend of matches and practice in the heat of summer.
(Did anyone mention that match testing one's gun is mandatory to assure reliability?)
I cannot recall whether I used a drop of superglue, re-positioned the checkered sleeve and locktighted the grip screws or both?

 

[churchmouse]

My son is considering buying a RIA. He said I could make it better for him.
I think the world just stopped turning.....

 

[SERparacord]

My son is considering buying a RIA. He said I could make it better for him.
I think the world just stopped turning.....

You couldn't make it any worse.

 

[88E30M50]

Mine has moved, but it was after a long weekend of matches and practice in the heat of summer.
(Did anyone mention that match testing one's gun is mandatory to assure reliability?)
I cannot recall whether I used a drop of superglue, re-positioned the checkered sleeve and locktighted the grip screws or both?

When you installed it, did you bend the tabs to grab the frame opening? I think bending the tabs to lock it in place is one of the things that helps mine stay put. Then again, I've not run it as hard as you were running yours when it moved, so it's just a guess on my part.

 

[bwframe]

When you installed it, did you bend the tabs to grab the frame opening? I think bending the tabs to lock it in place is one of the things that helps mine stay put. Then again, I've not run it as hard as you were running yours when it moved, so it's just a guess on my part.

Yes I did. Another contributing factor could be the slimline grips that I run. Less grip screw threads and scale leverage on the checkered sleeve.

 

[churchmouse]

You couldn't make it any worse.

I am still numb. He said it is a budget thing.

 

[SERparacord]

I am still numb. He said it is a budget thing.

Ask him if your services are covered in the budget.

 

[churchmouse]

Ask him if your services are covered in the budget.

I did. He said......but Dad, you love to work on these.
My kids think I can fix anything.....

 

[SERparacord]

I did. He said......but Dad, you love to work on these.
My kids think I can fix anything.....

My Son went M&P so he's on his own.

 

[churchmouse]

My Son went M&P so he's on his own.

Well, at least I can tune up the RIA.......

 

[SERparacord]

Well, at least I can rebuild the RIA.......

FYP.

 

[1911ly]

Troll'in,troll'in,troll'in Rawhide!

Yeah, I think so to. I haven't figured what a 460 Rowland kit has to do with with a philly 1911 in my OP? He just likes to fluff his feathers lol

 

[88E30M50]

I did. He said......but Dad, you love to work on these.
My kids think I can fix anything.....

If your kids think you can fix anything, you are doing something right as a Dad! I sure remember what it was like to manage a budget back when we were first getting started. Every dollar counts. He's lucky to have a Dad that can make the gun right for him. A lot of folks don't have that.

 

[philbert001]

Yeah, I think so to. I haven't figured what a 460 Rowland kit has to do with with a philly 1911 in my OP? He just likes to fluff his feathers lol

It's apparently too badass for us cheapo 1911 fans to comprehend!

 

[1911ly]

It's apparently too badass for us cheapo 1911 fans to comprehend!

I think your right Phil!

 

[Caleb]

No

 

[1911ly]

No

Well you're just not shooting it enough!