O.K.. who make a GI wide spur style hammer? I currently have a Masen hammer installed on my SA Mil-Spec... but I've been told that the Masen parts are of questionable quality... anyone have any input?

to the guy who said masen parts are of questionable quality, i second the motion! u should see their out of spec firing pin stop, among others.

Kings makes a pretty good replica of the GI hammer. I haven't tried one yet but anything has got to be better than a Masen. It's the #505 hammer: http://www.kingsgunworks.com/newcatalog/page07.html

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Dave Berryhill
Berryhill Custom Gunsmithing & Parts

I have used 6 Kings Wide Spur Hammers and they are the best available.

Thanks, I'll check Kings out..

Unfortunately Kings stopped making that hammer a year ago. I have no idea why, especially when the "mil-spec" look is really in full swing at the moment.

As for Masen, here's another vote to stay away. I just can't figure out why on Earth a company that makes its living as a machine shop can't seem to drill simple holes in the right places!

Check 45gunparts.com, they might have what you are looking for.

Rgds

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John Caradimas SV1CEC
The M1911 Pistols Organization
http://www.m1911.org

Why not get original Colt ones? I've found several at gun shows. Look for the guys with lots of parts boxes. You might have to look through a bunch of boxes, but they are worth it.
Earl.