Source for 1911A1 WWII Parts

Dino. · January 4, 2012, 12:49 PM

I have a SA "GI" and I would like to replace a few parts to help make it appear more "authentic".
I've already replaced the trigger and hammer from parts I've found on eBay, and now I'm looking for a checkered (or knurled) arched mainspring housing with lanyard loop, checkered mag release, short/checkered manual safety, and slide stop.

I understand there are several variations of these parts and was wondering if any of you may have a source other than eBay or GunBroker.

Thanks!

turps · January 4, 2012, 03:21 PM

Try Jim Shaffer 412 672 6830 (Pgh.)
Joe

Don P · January 4, 2012, 04:15 PM

www.Brownells.com comes to mind as well as here www.e-gunparts.com

kraigwy · January 4, 2012, 04:21 PM

PM me if you can't find a USGI arched mainspring housing.

mkk41 · January 4, 2012, 06:33 PM

Checkered MS housings might be a tough or costly one. I have a few Colt safetys with decent parkerizing.

Amhearst Depot has genuine surplus parts. Maybe not WWII , but late contract parts.

Bill Ricca (www.billricca.com) is one of the foremost authorities and top dealers of genuine USGI parts.

Dfariswheel · January 4, 2012, 09:23 PM

Smith & Alexander sell arched, checkered mainspring housings with the GI type lanyard loop.

http://www.smithandalexander.com/spr-housing.html

Colt sells checkered magazine catches.

http://www.coltsmfg.com/ShopOnline/t...3/Default.aspx

Midway sell a checkered Les Baer slide stop:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/744...11-45-acp-blue

January 4, 2012, 12:49 PM	#1
Dino. Junior member Join Date: November 2, 2006 Posts: 908	Source for 1911A1 WWII Parts I have a SA "GI" and I would like to replace a few parts to help make it appear more "authentic". I've already replaced the trigger and hammer from parts I've found on eBay, and now I'm looking for a checkered (or knurled) arched mainspring housing with lanyard loop, checkered mag release, short/checkered manual safety, and slide stop. I understand there are several variations of these parts and was wondering if any of you may have a source other than eBay or GunBroker. Thanks!

January 4, 2012, 04:15 PM	#3
Don P Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: East Central Florida Posts: 4,410	www.Brownells.com comes to mind as well as here www.e-gunparts.com __________________ *NRA Life Member, NRA Range Safety Officer, IDPA Safety Officer* *As you are, I once was, As I am, You will be.*

January 4, 2012, 04:21 PM	#4
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 8,619	PM me if you can't find a USGI arched mainspring housing. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Oct '78 Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

January 4, 2012, 03:21 PM	#2
turps Member Join Date: October 23, 2006 Location: Pgh. Pa. ( Pleasant Hills) Posts: 48	Try Jim Shaffer 412 672 6830 (Pgh.) Joe

January 4, 2012, 06:33 PM	#5
mkk41 Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2004 Posts: 283	Checkered MS housings might be a tough or costly one. I have a few Colt safetys with decent parkerizing. Amhearst Depot has genuine surplus parts. Maybe not WWII , but late contract parts. Bill Ricca (www.billricca.com) is one of the foremost authorities and top dealers of genuine USGI parts.

January 4, 2012, 09:23 PM	#6
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 6,575	Smith & Alexander sell arched, checkered mainspring housings with the GI type lanyard loop. http://www.smithandalexander.com/spr-housing.html Colt sells checkered magazine catches. http://www.coltsmfg.com/ShopOnline/t...3/Default.aspx Midway sell a checkered Les Baer slide stop: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/744...11-45-acp-blue