plunger tube

[clark-kentski]

I took the grips off a 1991A goverment model i just got to trade for something else.And this is what i found,a plunger tube that is held in place by the grip screw bushing and the tightened grip.Now for the dumb ?s.Is this originial?Is it a good idea?Was this installed to make the pachmyer extended slidestop work?It looks filed down on top too!What would you do if it was yours? Thanks fellashttp://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/clark-kentski/tube001.jpgandhttp://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/clark-kentski/tube007.jpgandhttp://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/clark-kentski/tube005.jpg and http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/clark-kentski/tube006.jpg

[Fdisk]

If it was mine and it was working fine i would just put it back as it was
i just bought a ewg bolt on plunger tube but on it you have to drill and tape 2 holes

[WildCard600]

eh ... if it works then i would keep it.

I am one of those people who prefer function over form and worry more about how things work than how they look. in fact, if i knew where i could get one like that i would buy one for a backup.

I've had a 2 plunger tubes loosen, one was the springer factory part, and then a wilson combat that worked loose after only 1000 rounds (restaking was not effective on that one) before i got my current ed brown which is like a rock.

If your going to get rid of the gun i would suggest getting a conventional tube installed for maximum resale value, otherwise i wouldn't worry about it. I doubt an assailant is going to be looking past that .45 caliber hole down the middle and see an ugly plunger tube.

[niemi24s]

Is this originial?
No - at least not to a U.S.G.I. M1911A1
Is it a good idea?
Yes.
Was this installed to make the pachmyer extended slidestop work?
I don't think so.
What would you do if it was yours?
If it's functions, I'd leave it there.

[gfavaron]

Looks kinda slick to me. Has anyone seen something like this for sale anywhere? I would kinda like to have one in my parts bag. I assume that the left stock has been modified to accept extra thickness of the plate?

[ranburr]

I would buy one if they were available.

ranburr