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edwardyoung
9th May 2008, 17:29
I've got a Frankengun 1911 on the way, and have been looking at the pictures of it while I wait for UPS to get it here(It's in Indiana, by the way). I noticed the location of the takedown notch is much closer to the slide lock notch than on any of my other 1911's. I started checking, and have found that there seems to be no rhyme or reason to the location of this notch. Is the location of this notch dependent on anything? This may be the dumbest question ever asked here. If it is, just be polite. Thanks. Here's a picture of a few of '1911Collector's' 1911's that shows what I'm talking about.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1584/6553559/12658939/316645769.jpg
log man
9th May 2008, 18:54
Hey, Ed, I'd just say you where being observant and noticed something most of us have eventually realized when comparing 1911s. I'd say without having any historical knowledge as to why they are, where they are, that it really doesn't matter. As long as it is there and is serviceable.

LOG
berkbw
9th May 2008, 19:07
A 1911 doesn't have a take-down notch, per se. Check the stickies for taking one apart and putting back together.

PREFERABLY before installing an "idiot mark" - which happens when the slide stop is improperly inserted.

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log man
9th May 2008, 19:32
Yes, I guess that's true, how about calling it the disassembly notch. :)

LOG
berkbw
9th May 2008, 19:40
Yes, I guess that's true, how about calling it the disassembly notch. :)

LOG

And there you have it - and the source for the frame scratches when the pin is mal-inserted. Doesn't happen on Glocks & M&Ps, & such.

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log man
9th May 2008, 19:46
And there you have it - and the source for the frame scratches when the pin is mal-inserted. Doesn't happen on Glocks & M&Ps, & such.

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AND, they aren't 1911s either! :D

LOG
RickB
9th May 2008, 20:23
I'd think it would be preferable to have the notch to the rear, as on the pictured Gold Cups, so you don't have to fight the recoil spring much when installing the slide stop (if you have a captive rod/spring).
edwardyoung
9th May 2008, 21:12
I had figured it couldn't make much difference. Glad I asked, though.

You'd better tell John to change the name of the site.:)