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I just purchased a new colt government model 1991A1 Ser 80 pistol. I bought a Wilson Drop in Beavertail, the one that does not require that the horns on the back of the frame be radiused.It seems to fit just fine, but when I started reassembaling I found that the stock hammer hits the beavertail before making it to full cock. This doesnt seem like a big problem since as a metal fabricator/welder with my own fab shop, I do have all the tools that I need to grind, and polish the hammer down to an appropriate length so that it would fit into the notch in the top of the beavertail. I guess that my real question is, since I am not a gunsmith should I try to do this,not knowing if once I'm finished doing this external fitting, will I probably run into other issues concerning the proper fit of the new beavertails interior engagement surfaces with the sear or other interior parts that I am not aware of now. I know that I can just go buy a new custom hammer and have it all installed and set up, buy I really would like to do some of my own work and really want to learn all I can about my own pistol. I like to think back to the days in the 60's when my carpenter father could buy an 06 at pay less drugs in Lewiston Idaho and after some time in his own home shop with hack saw and file in hand, could turn any military arm into a beautiful sporting rifle. The ones that I still shoot today, some 30+yrs later. Just looking for some input from people who know a whole lot more about what I would like to do, than myself. Thanks , I'm learning more all the time from this site. Blake