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Originally Posted by juicy
Quick question to save me a whole bunch of work - are Hi-Capa and 1911 valve knocker springs compatible?
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The springs are different and incompatible.
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Originally Posted by johnnysasaki
Also, since Illusion knows best, do 1911 hammers work with Hi-Capa (5.1 specifically, but shouldn't matter right?)? This is, you know, without modification—i.e. do out of the box 1911 hammers fit on a stock Hi-Capa?
Sidenote: I need to buy a part from you, Illusion, please check your inbox!
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Most 1911 hammers fit the Hi-Capa, but it may be manufacturer dependent. I know KM hammers require some modification to the half-cock pin to fit back and forth between the single stack and double stack.
Also, some specific models (like the oldschool government model big lever hammer) won't fit modern extended beavertail grip safeties.
Besides that, if the hammer is built to OEM spec, it should swap over no problems (barring beavertail incompatibilities.)
In fact, I've done a full conversion of all 1911 components on to a Hi-Capa frame before. It was an interesting project.
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Originally Posted by juicy
New question: I'm actually thinking of replacing my MEU's hammer with something that isn't so... potmetally, for a lack of a better word (damn clones). I don't have enough confidence in my sear to be grinding up against a harder metal... are there individual sears out there on the market? I recall one or two (can't remember the brand names now... PDI was one of them, I think) but they seem to be out of stock everywhere - more likely out of production. Asides from just buying a new 1911/MEU hammer set, are there any sears that are sold alone? Spoon feed me, puhlease!  |
Individual steel sears are available, but it's always recommended to match brands to ensure material similarity/compatibility. NEVER mix hammer and sear brands, unless you're sure the metals are similar.
ILLusion Kinetics has individual sears as well, but I don't have any more in stock right at the moment. Again, it's recommended to only mix them with IK hammers as well.
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Originally Posted by m61a1
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It's true, only if you have the proper equipment and skill to hone the surface to a very smooth finish, while not removing so much material that the slide becomes wobbly.