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Its not mint, its not pretty. But all the mods its had done are reversable. And as luck would have it, I've got almost all the parts sitting here to bring it back to its original configuration. I don't have the correct barrel and grips, but I've got reasonable facsimiles that will do until I source out the proper bits.
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Here are a few pics with one of my other '14 Gov't pistols. Just a comparison to show the subtle changes I'm making.
Trigger is wrong, new pistol on right. It should have a solid long trigger. This will be remedied soon, a short trigger on a 1911 is for cavemen.
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The slide stop on the new one compared to the old one: a type 1 piece should have a checkered "shelf", not the upswept radius seen here on the top pistol:
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Grip safety: this is a point of contention for me. A lot of folks complain about hammer bite with non-beavertail grip safeties. Here's the deal: you're doing it wrong. The 1911 should have a small profile spur. Anything more is just a snag point. Proper grip safety shown on upper pistol (yes I know the frame spurs are shortened and radiused but I blame the previous owner)
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Another thing I will be changing is the mainspring housing. This one came with an "improved" arched unit, but it will shortly be fitted with a nice blued original flat unit (original on the left).
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Before Cranky jumps on me for "parts-swapping", I'd like to say this: its all about the correct parts with these old pistols. The beauty of it is that a 1911 is all about parts swapping. Yes I know there is some fitting with some stuff but the basics are pretty easy. Not trying to give away trade secrets of the 'smiths but most things ARE actually drop in on a 1911. Might get some flak for saying it but its true. At least to get it to function properly. Anything else is not rocket science.
*Disclaimer to keep smiths from getting pissed. You all are better than me at getting these to run like a Swiss watch, and you need a qualified gent like Cranky to do that. I'm strictly talking about putting it together so its correct and goes bang haha.