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United States  Old 24th March 2007, 11:41
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I just came into possession of my first 1911. It is a Colt Gold Cup Trophy and it looks to be in excellent shape.
The problem I am experiencing is w/ the Slide Lock. If I engage the slide lock and I'm holding the pistol so the backstrap safety is depressed and then wiggle the trigger a couple times the hammer will fall.
This shouldn't happen, correct? I have reviewed the manual and it says that w/ the slide lock safety engaged, the sear pin should prevent the hammer from falling.
Could the trigger be adjusted incorrectly?
Like I said, I'm new to the world of the 1911 and I would greatly appreciate any help you could provide.

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Are talking about the slide stop or thumb safety? .........and I had to get my magnifying lens out to read your tiny font!!
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I just came into possession of my first 1911. It is a Colt Gold Cup Trophy and it looks to be in excellent shape.
The problem I am experiencing is w/ the Slide Lock. If I engage the slide lock and I'm holding the pistol so the backstrap safety is depressed and then wiggle the trigger a couple times the hammer will fall.
This shouldn't happen, correct? I have reviewed the manual and it says that w/ the slide lock safety engaged, the sear pin should prevent the hammer from falling.
Could the trigger be adjusted incorrectly?
Like I said, I'm new to the world of the 1911 and I would greatly appreciate any help you could provide.

Thanks!


First let me welcome you to the Forum.
Do you mean the thumb safety? The slide lock will hold the slide back and no way will the hammer fall.
I'll let others comment on the trigger/thumb safety/sear. Good luck...Pappy
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Sorry for the confusion, in the manual it is referred to as the 'Slide Lock Safety', but it is engaged and disengaged w/ your thumb. So, I presume that it is referred to as a 'thumb safety'.

With the slide forward and the hammer cocked, you slide the safety up w/ your thumb to prevent movement of the slide. But if I fiddle w/ the trigger a couple times, the hammer will fall. Just curious what might cause this to happen? (improper adjustment, excessive wear).

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Sorry for the confusion, in the manual it is referred to as the 'Slide Lock Safety', but it is engaged and disengaged w/ your thumb. So, I presume that it is referred to as a 'thumb safety'.

With the slide forward and the hammer cocked, you slide the safety up w/ your thumb to prevent movement of the slide. But if I fiddle w/ the trigger a couple times, the hammer will fall. Just curious what might cause this to happen? (improper adjustment, excessive wear).

Thanks for your replies!


The thumb safety will lock the slide (while forward) and prevent hammer fall. The slide lock will hold the slide back.
Does the trigger face have a hole for an allen wrench?
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OK, it's the thumb safety then.

Yes, the trigger face has a hole for an allen wrench and an allen wrench is included in the case.
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OK, it's the thumb safety then.

Yes, the trigger face has a hole for an allen wrench and an allen wrench is included in the case.


Hang in there my friend. I've asked O.D. to respond. He and many others have more knowledge in this area...Pappy
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I really appreciate the help! I got this pistol from a friend. I have wanted one of these for a LONG time. I had a HK USP Compact .45 that he wanted so we worked out a deal. He got the Colt on a trade and he is more into tactical weapons.
We made the deal last night and I was checking it out and found this. I'm hoping it's just an adjustment. The gun doesn't look like it's been shot a tremendous amount.
I was checking on the web and found this forum.
I do appreciate all the help!
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Co35,
Welcome to the forum. Are you fully engaging safety when gun is chambered and cocked? If you are and that is still happening it sounds very dangerous especially if you planned to use it as a carry piece. What do you mean by fiddling with the trigger? Are you trying to dry fire and it is allowing you to fire while safety is fully engaged ? Be carefull until you figure it out, there are plenty of folks here who can point you in the right direction.

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co35fire,

Sounds more like a poorly fitted thumb safety, if the adjustment screw was tightened too much, the hammer wouldn't fall, even if you pulled the trigger deliberately, it wouldn't trip the sear. If it were loose or even missing, it wouldn't have any effect, I take the adjustment screws out of pistols that will be carried for SD.
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