StealthyBlagga Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I am planning to add a high-ride beavertail to a Remington R1 (a standard 1911A1 configuration pistol). As the trigger out of the box is acceptable, rather than replacing the existing GI-style hammer with a commander-style, I am thinking about simply bobbing the existing hammer to clear the safety. Is there any reason why this might be a bad idea? How much could I reduce the weight of the hammer by before I start having ignition problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRush Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I've done this on a GI Springfield. I left a little nub in case I ever wanted to manipulate it manually. Worked great. Pretty sure it still had more meat than the Koenig or SV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I am planning to add a high-ride beavertail to a Remington R1 (a standard 1911A1 configuration pistol). As the trigger out of the box is acceptable, rather than replacing the existing GI-style hammer with a commander-style, I am thinking about simply bobbing the existing hammer to clear the safety. Is there any reason why this might be a bad idea? How much could I reduce the weight of the hammer by before I start having ignition problems? I'd wager bobbing the hammer will increase strike energy, not reduce it. Most hammers are significantly above optimum mass for max strike energy and taking a little off improves performance. That's why Apex hammers and reduced mass strikers are standard aftermarket additions to use with reduced power mainsprings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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