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James K · February 7, 2002, 12:17 AM

Hi, guys,

I can't imagine anyone who would say that it doesn't need to be staked. The frame keeps it in place when firing, but we all know why it needs to be staked.

A couple of other things people seem to have forgotten about the 1911 type.

The firing pin spring should have a small end so it grips the firing pin and the two parts stay together.

On original type guns, the rear of the recoil spring should have a small end so it grips the recoil spring guide, and the recoil spring plug should have a dimpled cut so the front of the spring can be screwed into the plug to keep it from flying away.

Jim (aka Loser of Parts)

February 7, 2002, 12:17 AM	#5
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Hi, guys, I can't imagine anyone who would say that it doesn't need to be staked. The frame keeps it in place when firing, but we all know why it needs to be staked. A couple of other things people seem to have forgotten about the 1911 type. The firing pin spring should have a small end so it grips the firing pin and the two parts stay together. On original type guns, the rear of the recoil spring should have a small end so it grips the recoil spring guide, and the recoil spring plug should have a dimpled cut so the front of the spring can be screwed into the plug to keep it from flying away. Jim (aka Loser of Parts)