Hammer follow...how to fix

[kcobean]

My 2011 had a couple of instances of hammer follow at a match this weekend. Cost me a few seconds having to deal with re-cocking the hammer.

What causes this, and what's the fix?

[lppd4]

A gunsmith that knows what he is doing is where I would start

[bountyhunter]

Make sure the sear spring is properly installed and adjusted to proper pressure. If it is but hammer still follows the sear/hammer probably need to be recut.

Edited November 10, 2014 by bountyhunter

[ivan]

I don't mean to sound flippant, but if you have to ask: you can't do it yourself. Go to a gunsmith.

-ivan-

[kcobean]

I don't mean to sound flippant, but if you have to ask: you can't do it yourself. Go to a gunsmith.

-ivan-

Yeah, I'm no gunsmith for sure. I guess I was more wondering about cause than correction.

[ivan]

The cause is usually wear on the hammer/sear engagement. There needs to be clean connection between the two, but over time one of the two (or both) become slightly rounded, meaning slippage, and hammer follow.

-ivan-

[Tuner]

_{I've had both of these with my 2011.}

_{Quote"brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=205046&hl="}

_{Number 8 – Cracked grip}

_{On STI/SV guns, check your grip often especially if the magazines you are loading into the gun have little or no play in the bullets. Cracks usually start around the magazine release area and at the top of the grip at the front edge of the checkering. Cracks can cause all sorts of mystery jams, hammer following, and magazines to stick. If you do notice such cracks, it’s time to replace the grip.}

_{Number 7 – Loose screws}

_{Screws that commonly come loose include scope mounting screws, scope adjustment screws, grip screws, and the rear sight set screws. Check your scopemount screws often especially the one furthest to the rear on the scopemount. This is the one that usually comes loose first. On a C-more, locktite the set screws, tighten the windage set screw down snugly, and then never touch it again. You can still adjust the windage without loosening the set screw. If you repeatedly loosen and tighten this screw, you will eventually crack the body on the C-More. Put some locktite on the elevation set screw and sight-in with the set screw tight. If you tighten it after sighting in, it will change your point of impact. Check the set screw on your rear sight – loctite and keep it tightened down. Also locktite your grips screws. Loose grip screws in the STI/SV platform can cause hammer follow and other problems similar to having a cracked grip.}

Edited November 11, 2014 by Tuner

[GeorgeD]

if you search this site you will find a lot of good information on how to correct your problem. Not only here but, 1911forum and others too. You should not have to go to a gunsmith, there is plenty of information out there for you to read and learn about the platform

Bountyhunter mentioned sear spring, that is where I would start. Installed properly, enough tension? Sear engagement, cracked or loose grip?

[kcobean]

Thanks guys.

[kujo929]

Could also be as simple as your overtravel screw. But either way a gunsmith can make sure.

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