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Thread: When buying aftermarket parts are there any parts that should be replaced together?

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    When buying aftermarket parts are there any parts that should be replaced together?

    Can you mix and match every part or would you recommend buying things in sets(such as ignition parts, etc)?.

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    You can mix and match, but IMHO hammers are sears usually work better when bought in sets, or at least from the same manufacturer.
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    The M1911 goes back to the "zero" tolerances era. All parts are hand fitted.

    I bought a hammer, disconnector, sear set when I upgraded my 9mm M1991 years ago as a training pistol. Hard to remember the maker but it came from Brownells. This allowed fitting a good beavertail safety.

    Recommend you do the same and not try to stick with your spur hammer.



    -- Chuck

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    Well I don't want a beavertail grip safety , so besides trimming a spur hammer what would you recommend?

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    I was thinking about a commander hammer and just ordering something like this. https://shop.harrisoncustom.com/hd-1...e-ignition-set
    How exactly do commander hammers differ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JF89 View Post
    How exactly do commander hammers differ?
    This is a photo from the e-zine review of a Colt 1991 Commander:



    The grip safety tang is essentially the same as the GI style, but it has a small "bite" taken out of the top for the round hammer spur. No beavertail.

    The Harrison elongated loop hammer has the same overall profile, and won't work with your GI-profile grip safety unless you notch it like the Colt Commander grip safety.
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    So what kind of hammer should I look for? Everything is a commander hammer on that website.

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    I installed an ignition kit from Cylinder & Slide that works very well, measures right at 4.5 pound trigger pull.
    I like the spur hammer and also didn't want to change my grip safety.
    http://www.cylinder-slide.com/index....how&ref=CS0373

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    Quote Originally Posted by JF89 View Post
    So what kind of hammer should I look for? Everything is a commander hammer on that website.
    Functionally they are all the same. One is unfinished tool steel. One is stainless steel. The third has a back IonBond finish. They all work the same. None will work with your GI-style grip safety.
    Hawkmoon
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    So spur hammers are the only option if I'm keeping the gi-style grip saftey?

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