Lanyard loop MSH help

JJ45 · April 30, 2020, 07:29 PM

Looking for a close GI replica, arched MSH with a lanyard loop.

For an older Springfield Mil-Spec...I have replaced the housing of a newer SA Mil-Spec that had the internal lock but with a flat one with no loop, except for switching the spring and retainer around, it required no fitting and was a drop-in fit, looking for a specific part that does not require extensive fitting...

Thanks, JJ

RickB · April 30, 2020, 07:43 PM

S&A makes arched, grooved mainspring housings with lanyard loops.
There are always original and replica MSHs on ebay.

10-96 · April 30, 2020, 10:47 PM

https://www.brownells.com/handgun-pa...%7cMake_3=1911

These are what Rick B is talking about. They've sure gone up since I last bought one. Depending on your SA, you'll need a standard (non-safety) hammer strut, longer mainspring, and probably a new mainspring cap pin if I remember correctly.

**Unclenick** · May 1, 2020, 11:12 AM

I don't think the checkering on the S&A is original. The 1944 drawing I have shows a 60° 16 PI knurl on a 15/32" radius, making a diamond pattern rather than the straight-across and up and down groove pattern. Pretty much like this one. But my drawing has no lanyard loop.

RickB · May 2, 2020, 10:38 AM

Later G.I. pistols had serrated housings, so that would be the correct match for the serrated hammer, slide stop, etc., on the Springfield.

gwpercle · May 4, 2020, 03:59 PM

I used to get parts like this from Numrich Arms for a lot less the $62.00 ,
they are now listed as Numrich Gun Parts , check here @ www.gunpartscorp.com
Gary

April 30, 2020, 07:29 PM	#1
JJ45 Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2015 Posts: 899	Lanyard loop MSH help Looking for a close GI replica, arched MSH with a lanyard loop. For an older Springfield Mil-Spec...I have replaced the housing of a newer SA Mil-Spec that had the internal lock but with a flat one with no loop, except for switching the spring and retainer around, it required no fitting and was a drop-in fit, looking for a specific part that does not require extensive fitting... Thanks, JJ

April 30, 2020, 07:43 PM	#2
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,423	S&A makes arched, grooved mainspring housings with lanyard loops. There are always original and replica MSHs on ebay. __________________ Runs off at the mouth about anything 1911 related on this site and half the time is flat out wrong.

April 30, 2020, 10:47 PM	#3
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,155	https://www.brownells.com/handgun-pa...%7cMake_3=1911 These are what Rick B is talking about. They've sure gone up since I last bought one. Depending on your SA, you'll need a standard (non-safety) hammer strut, longer mainspring, and probably a new mainspring cap pin if I remember correctly. __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.

May 1, 2020, 11:12 AM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,459	I don't think the checkering on the S&A is original. The 1944 drawing I have shows a 60° 16 PI knurl on a 15/32" radius, making a diamond pattern rather than the straight-across and up and down groove pattern. Pretty much like this one. But my drawing has no lanyard loop. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

May 2, 2020, 10:38 AM	#5
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,423	Later G.I. pistols had serrated housings, so that would be the correct match for the serrated hammer, slide stop, etc., on the Springfield. __________________ Runs off at the mouth about anything 1911 related on this site and half the time is flat out wrong.

May 4, 2020, 03:59 PM	#6
gwpercle Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,596	I used to get parts like this from Numrich Arms for a lot less the $62.00 , they are now listed as Numrich Gun Parts , check here @ www.gunpartscorp.com Gary

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