Bisleyfan44
Ultimate Member
My wife's grandfather served in the Army Air Force in WW2 and brought back his issue 1911. Years ago, he gave it to me and it was in pretty sad shape. The war was rough on him and from the looks of it, he brought it back and forgot it. I don't think he ever touched it until he gave it to me.
Anyway, I took it apart and gave it a thorough cleaning. The outside is very rough with numerous pits, some severe. the inside, including the bore, however is in great shape.
My question, I found the original hammer had a crack in it and found a replacement. I installed it just fine. But now, when pulling the trigger, WITH THE THUMB SAFETY ON, the gun will fire. When you grip the gun, flick the safety up and press the trigger, the hammer drops. So does the safety lever.
Any idea what I did or what's going on? Fixes?
Anyway, I took it apart and gave it a thorough cleaning. The outside is very rough with numerous pits, some severe. the inside, including the bore, however is in great shape.
My question, I found the original hammer had a crack in it and found a replacement. I installed it just fine. But now, when pulling the trigger, WITH THE THUMB SAFETY ON, the gun will fire. When you grip the gun, flick the safety up and press the trigger, the hammer drops. So does the safety lever.
Any idea what I did or what's going on? Fixes?