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Thirties · November 23, 2009, 05:58 PM

I got the file -- Swiss from Browell's -- and I also used an Arkansas stone I already had. The two stops I got were a Wilson and an EGW. both were easy to file. Wilson went into my old WW2 1911a1, and the EGW went into my colt S-70.

They each needed reduction on both sides. The softening at the bottom was straightforward.

To be honest, I don't notice any difference from before (rounded tapered "standard" firing pin stops).

But the biggest difference is how nice the fit is on both stops -- no chance of clocking the extractor, nor FPS falling out. The fit is snug and positive, but not binding. And certainly they are not loose any more as before.

So, it's worth the little time and money to make yourself a truly custom made firing pin stop. And the other benefit is knowing a bit more about your 1911 -- from the inside.

Thank you all for your replies.

November 23, 2009, 05:58 PM	#6
Thirties Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2001 Location: Where the Red Sox meet the Black Bears Posts: 561	I got the file -- Swiss from Browell's -- and I also used an Arkansas stone I already had. The two stops I got were a Wilson and an EGW. both were easy to file. Wilson went into my old WW2 1911a1, and the EGW went into my colt S-70. They each needed reduction on both sides. The softening at the bottom was straightforward. To be honest, I don't notice any difference from before (rounded tapered "standard" firing pin stops). But the biggest difference is how nice the fit is on both stops -- no chance of clocking the extractor, nor FPS falling out. The fit is snug and positive, but not binding. And certainly they are not loose any more as before. So, it's worth the little time and money to make yourself a truly custom made firing pin stop. And the other benefit is knowing a bit more about your 1911 -- from the inside. Thank you all for your replies. Last edited by Thirties; November 23, 2009 at 07:10 PM.