Slide Stop Notch

[Tommy D]

I've been eyeing an older Combat Government Model for a while. I've been wanting one for a while but they seem far and in between. It appears to be a nice pistol with the exception of the slide stop notch being filed open. It seems to be enlarged ~ 30% more than stock. Now I have heard of filing the slide stop itself, but never the slide to ensure slide lock after the last round. Sure would appreciate hearing your thoughts on this. I've also heard that repairing/replacing the material by welding will just make things worse by possibly distorting the slide and making it easier to start cracking in that location? Thoughts? Buy or let it slide.... or do I do that Zen thing and wait for another!?

[mon1911]

I'd pass. Gunsamerica had a great govn't; seller said slide stop notch was "machined" in order to work. Closeup pic looked OK, but .... I passed.

[Joni Lynn]

The modified slide would put me off. If it doesn't bother you then that's a different matter.
Since it's already had metal removed, you'd probably spend more to correct it than another gun that wasn't butchered would cost you. Putting metal back on isn't easy.
I'd wait.

[Tommy D]

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n156/TommyD03/IMG_0085.jpgHere's what she looks like... Maybe this will help with your thoughts...

[Mick_In_Texas]

The modified slide would put me off. If it doesn't bother you then that's a different matter.
Since it's already had metal removed, you'd probably spend more to correct it than another gun that wasn't butchered would cost you. Putting metal back on isn't easy.
I'd wait.

The 1911 platform, functions excellently the way it was designed. I've got 7, including 4 Colts which include a USGI from 1918. They're ALL 100% functionally. I'd WAIT. I don't like the looks of that notch on your photo. Sorry, but it just doesn't look "right" to me. I've hung around here for about three years, and this is the first I've heard of that...

I know it's hard to resist one you like. But, this one, I don't like. I personally feel you can find others that haven't been modified like this, that in the end you'd be happier with. It's up to you, sir. But that's what I personally suggest.

Mick

[dakota1911]

I would pass on that guy also.

[Tommy D]

Thanks to all for your replies. I feel the same way, I know it is not right, but it is a pistol I'd like to have. I guess I was hoping someone might have come back with a no problem to fix. But deep down I know it is just trouble. Thanks for keeping me straight. Maybe another will come along.

[sixgun0510]

That slide was freehanded with a draw file. Save your hard-earned for a better example of the breed. It'll unquestionably be worth the wait.

[mon1911]

you might consider is: Was the 'fixing' of the notch actually solving another problem? Good idea to wait. Tough, but - the Zen thing works.

[JRI]

I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole. Pass on it, you can do better with your eyes closed but keep them open just in case.

[John]

Pass, someone has messed up with this one.

[daveohno]

I wonder why they did that to the pistol?

I'm with eveyone else, sit tight, you'll find another that is unmolested.

[tenx]

A lot of the time you find someone messing with a gun like this example it is because it wasn't working right. They messed it up more and probably still won't work right. The seller is trying to dump off his problem to someone else. Stay away from this one.

[arjay]

Be patient, a better one will show up :)

[Tommy D]

I guess it's unanimous! We'll let it slide and keep our eyes open for another...
Thank you everyone, for your words of wisdom.
TD