[derghost]

After installing a thumb safety on a SA GI 1911, the sear spring came out. Now I can not remove the safety. I have a drop in kit I am trying to install. Can anyone offer a suggestion? This is obviously my maiden vogage with the 1911s. Thanks in advance.

 

[Todd C]

Is your hammer cocked?:scratch:

 

[shane45-1911]

I'm quite confused. The only way the sear spring can come out is if the mainspring housing is removed. And the mainspring housing has nothing to do with the thumb safety. :scratch:

 

[derghost]

The hammer is cocked (but it freely moves). The main spring housing is out of the weapon. After I reinstalled the thumb safety and sear spring came out. Now I can not remove the safety. I am so frustrated.

 

[Chuck S]

Position the hammer near the "half cock" position and start the technical process known as wiggling the thumb safety until it comes out. There's a sweet spot where it will come right out with some pressure on the opposite siide.

-- Chuck

 

[shane45-1911]

The safety will only come out if it is postioned halfway between on and off. The hammer must be in the cocked position.

 

[Coldzero]

I'm confused aswell. What does the sear spring have to do with the thumb safety?

 

[derghost]

Maybe nothing, but since the sear spring came out, I can not remove the safety. I assumed, perhaps incorrectly, that they were related. If the sear spring is not related, then the hammer position may be the critical part.

 

[shane45-1911]

Again - hammer must be in the cocked position.

 

[6285108]

Hammer cocked or back and wiggle the thumb safety up and down while pulling it out to free it

 

[NATIONALMATCH]

problem 1911

Why not just get that gun to a qualified Gunsmith in your area? They can provide you with cleaning, proper assembly and function test. NATIONALMATCH