+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Question about mainspring housings

Click here to increase the font size Click here to reduce the font size
  1. #1
    FREE MEMBER
    NO Posting or PM's Allowed
    RBruce's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Last On
    10-13-2019 @ 08:28 AM
    Location
    Raleigh, NC
    Age
    80
    Posts
    661
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    01:05 AM

    Question about mainspring housings

    I see many 1911/1911A1 clones being sold with flat mainspring housings. I thought the addition of the arched mainspring housing was an improvement. So why so many being sold with flat ones? --TIA
    Information
    Warning: This is a relatively older thread
    This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.

  2. # ADS
    Friends and Sponsors
    Join Date
    October 2006
    Location
    Milsurps.Com
    Age
    2010
    Posts
    All Threads
    A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered.  Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping.  In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail.  I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!).  CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping. Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles. Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components. Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear. Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.
     

  3. #2
    FREE MEMBER
    NO Posting or PM's Allowed
    A square 10's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Last On
    09-04-2017 @ 09:01 PM
    Location
    minnesota USA
    Age
    73
    Posts
    847
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    12:05 AM
    its a retro thinking thing in some cases , its a personal shooting preference in others , and then there are those that shoot wild bunch in SASS - they have to stay in period ,

    im fond of both but prefer the straight 1911 grip in my carry pistol and shooting pistols ,

  4. Avoid Ads - Become a Contributing Member - Click HERE
  5. #3
    Advisory Panel browningautorifle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Last On
    Today @ 12:49 AM
    Location
    Victoria BC
    Posts
    29,839
    Real Name
    Jim
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    10:05 PM
    I too prefer the flat but with checkering. The arched is just a bit too big for my liking.
    Regards, Jim

+ Reply to Thread

Similar Threads

  1. Remington Rand 1911A1 1943 Ser 9849XX Mainspring Housing Question
    By lkgmadmax in forum 1911/1911A1 Service Pistol
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 02-07-2015, 07:53 PM
  2. Modify S&W Mainspring for use in a Webley MkIV?
    By peregrinvs in forum Gunsmithing for Old Milsurps
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 09-19-2013, 11:27 AM
  3. Ross mainspring retainer washer
    By sledge in forum The Ross Rifle Knowledge Library Collectors Forum
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 04-03-2012, 11:36 PM
  4. Trigger Housings
    By rocky321 in forum M1/M2 Carbine
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 02-24-2011, 11:28 PM
  5. Odd Mainspring Housing
    By Bill Ricca in forum 1911/1911A1 Service Pistol
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 04-21-2009, 02:54 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
Raven Rocks