1911 Question

duck32man · 05-27-2012, 03:51 PM

I have a taurus pt1911 and I have changed out the extractor to a Wilson. Now the firing pin retainer and spring fell out while shooting. Guy at the range said I don't need it. I am curious if anyone has some insight? Thanks in advance.

Duck

RJay · 05-27-2012, 04:17 PM

Don't know, I have never seen nor heard of a firing pin plate/retainer or firing pin spring falling out of a 1911 or 1911 clone. I'm not sure we are talking about the same thing, because as Mr. Spock would say, " it doesn't compute".

duck32man · 05-27-2012, 04:54 PM

It's shaped like a dumb bell and the firing pin rides in the channel and It sits on the tiny spring. Taurus calls it a firing pin block and a firing pin key block spring.

I since have seen via google that this is common after changing the extractor. Person says it makes it go from a 80 series to a 70 series.

Still need some clarification though.

Hawg · 05-27-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RJay

Don't know, I have never seen nor heard of a firing pin plate/retainer or firing pin spring falling out of a 1911 or 1911 clone. I'm not sure we are talking about the same thing, because as Mr. Spock would say, " it doesn't compute".

It can happen. I had it almost happen once but it didn't come all the way out and only did it the one time.

Shooter45 · 05-27-2012, 06:21 PM

It's called a Slot Filler and is available from www.brownells.com

RJay · 05-27-2012, 07:21 PM

Well, when i was 21 i was pretty sure I knew everything, since then I realize there may be one or two things I haven't learnt.

Insulation Tim · 05-27-2012, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RJay

Well, when i was 21 i was pretty sure I knew everything, since then I realize there may be one or two things I haven't learnt.

Hell, I turn 65 next month. I'm reminded of this daily and try to learn one new thing every day.

duck32man · 05-27-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Shooter45

It's called a Slot Filler and is available from www.brownells.com

Thanks Shooter - Now I need to know if i have to install the trigger lever bar with the spacer or if the spacer replaces that and the firing pin block lever. I ordered the spacer from brownells.

Shooter45 · 05-27-2012, 08:09 PM

Remove the trigger bars and place the filler in the slot.
Remove the plunger and spring from the slide.

Job done.

If these instructions aren't clear, look on youtube.

Its a simple job.

I always have at least one on hand in case I get in a series 80 style 1911 in need of trigger work.

The drop safety is useless in a match pistol. jmho

duck32man · 05-27-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Shooter45

Remove the trigger bars and place the filler in the slot.
Remove the plunger and spring from the slide.

Job done.

If these instructions aren't clear, look on youtube.

Its a simple job.

I always have at least one on hand in case I get in a series 80 style 1911 in need of trigger work.

The drop safety is useless in a match pistol. jmho

Thanks

05-27-2012, 03:51 PM	#1
duck32man V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Anti-Gun, Illinois Posts: 172	1911 Question I have a taurus pt1911 and I have changed out the extractor to a Wilson. Now the firing pin retainer and spring fell out while shooting. Guy at the range said I don't need it. I am curious if anyone has some insight? Thanks in advance. Duck -->

05-27-2012, 04:17 PM	#2
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,485	Re: 1911 Question Don't know, I have never seen nor heard of a firing pin plate/retainer or firing pin spring falling out of a 1911 or 1911 clone. I'm not sure we are talking about the same thing, because as Mr. Spock would say, " it doesn't compute". __________________ RonJames

05-27-2012, 04:54 PM	#3
duck32man V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Anti-Gun, Illinois Posts: 172	Re: 1911 Question It's shaped like a dumb bell and the firing pin rides in the channel and It sits on the tiny spring. Taurus calls it a firing pin block and a firing pin key block spring. I since have seen via google that this is common after changing the extractor. Person says it makes it go from a 80 series to a 70 series. Still need some clarification though.

05-27-2012, 06:21 PM	#5
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,747	Re: 1911 Question It's called a Slot Filler and is available from www.brownells.com

05-27-2012, 07:21 PM	#6
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,485	Re: 1911 Question Well, when i was 21 i was pretty sure I knew everything, since then I realize there may be one or two things I haven't learnt. __________________ RonJames

05-27-2012, 08:09 PM	#9
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,747	Re: 1911 Question Remove the trigger bars and place the filler in the slot. Remove the plunger and spring from the slide. Job done. If these instructions aren't clear, look on youtube. Its a simple job. I always have at least one on hand in case I get in a series 80 style 1911 in need of trigger work. The drop safety is useless in a match pistol. jmho