1911CC
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I recently had an extended beavertail put on my series 70 Colt Combat Commander. I noticed 2 things that I don't think happened before the beavertail was put on but I can't swear to it. Maybe a 1911 owner or expert could comment.
First, if I hold the gun with one hand and press the muzzle with the other hand the barrel/slide always moved about 1/4 inch. What seems different now is that the hammer goes to half cock. I don't ever remember that happening before.
Second, if I put force on the trigger to fire without engaging the beavertail grip safety the trigger will not move, as expected. But while maintaining the force on the trigger if I squeeze the grip safety the gun will fire. Is this normal? I seem to remember you have to release the force on the trigger and then engage the grip safety and then pull the trigger, but again I can't be sure.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
I recently had an extended beavertail put on my series 70 Colt Combat Commander. I noticed 2 things that I don't think happened before the beavertail was put on but I can't swear to it. Maybe a 1911 owner or expert could comment.
First, if I hold the gun with one hand and press the muzzle with the other hand the barrel/slide always moved about 1/4 inch. What seems different now is that the hammer goes to half cock. I don't ever remember that happening before.
Second, if I put force on the trigger to fire without engaging the beavertail grip safety the trigger will not move, as expected. But while maintaining the force on the trigger if I squeeze the grip safety the gun will fire. Is this normal? I seem to remember you have to release the force on the trigger and then engage the grip safety and then pull the trigger, but again I can't be sure.
Thanks in advance for any comments.