| Less experienced
shooters, especially under high stress, probably won't recognize the
FPSDM and assume it is a failure to feed due to the position of the
slide. Attempting to correct a failure to feed when you really have
a FPSDM can result in loss of the firing pin stop completely. This
normally causes loss of the firing pin and spring as well. In other
words, "GAME OVER" in terms of the firing capability of
your pistol. |
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| Some of the
best ideas in custom firearm upgrades get the least attention for
one simple reason: they work, and they continue to work, so they don't
draw any attention from the operator. |
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| Please keep
in mind that when Dave Lauck integrates an upgrade, or designs a component,
it is with decades of experience and millions of personal rounds fired
as guidelines. There are no committees of non-shooters to interfere
with progress. Upgrades and inventions are made based on performance
as the primary factor. |
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| In this case
the goal is to eliminate firing pin stop drop malfunctions. In other
words, make a more reliable, thus safer 1911. The solution is simple
and durable, thus a good solution. |
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| An oversized,
heat treated firing pin stop is properly fitted to the 1911 slide.
This normally cures the FPSDM. However, more security assures the
problem won't occur under the worst possible circumstances. A locking
set screw is added to assure Mr. Murphy does not interfere with your
shooting activities. |
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| A small, indented
seat is placed in the rear of the slide to provide the lock screw
with a solid grip on the slide. Problem cured. |
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| These locking
FPS are used in D&L Sports™ signature pistols. They are a small
part of the reliability value you get when you purchase a D&L
Sports™ 1911. They are also available (unfinished) for gunsmith installation
in other .45 ACP 1911s. Once you consider the problems they cure,
and the difficulty factor in drilling and tapping hardened steel,
you will realize their value is beyond their cost. |
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Price:
$40
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