Did some trigger work on both and they have a crisp 2. For my 40 i removed the series 80 parts and installed a spacer. Beavertail safety fitting personal preference 80% 1911 70 series steel frame with checkered grip. Tjs 1911 series 80 to 70 conversion shims frame slot filler. The difference between series 70 and series 80 extractors is a plunger retainer stud machined into the series 80 extractor. This spacer replaces the gap created by the series 80 firing pin block. Ive had occasion to mention the frame blank spacer used when removing the colt series 80 levers. In the unlikely event that i find myself needing another 1911 platform gun it is far more likely to be homebuilt on an aftermarket frame then a new or used series 80. Stealth arms manufacturers some of the best 80% 1911 build kits, frames, jigs, and parts around. Shop for your trigger bar lever, series 80, black, new with numrich gun parts the worlds largest supplier of gun parts. You can use a 80 series pin in a 70 series gun without any issues however. Mcmastercarr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. Theres just something about a colt government 1911. It is ideal for target shooting because the rear of the blade is completely vertical.
Series 70 vs series 80 has no impact on my decision to purchase a particular gun. This retainer stud holds the firing pin lock plunger in place on series 80 slides. Tactical machining will be your one stop shop for 80% receivers. Government style frames stainless steel standard trigger guard 30 lpi checkered front strap non ramped magwell is broached trigger pocket is broached. The perfect way to start any 1911 build,with one of the best frames on the market today. Reduces series 80 trigger pull approximately one pound. It is nessessary to fill this frame gap so the sear will not. The series 70 handguns are differentiated from the series 80 models mostly by the fact the series 80 pistols incorporated a firing pin block. We stand by our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Up for sale today we have a real classic american pistol. Tjs 1911 series 80 to 70 shims replace the gap used by the colt series 80 firing pin block parts. Reassembly of a series 80 style 45 caliber colt 1911 pistol i hope this video helped you avoid a panicked trip to the gunsmith with a.
Our american made parts give you the freedom to craft your own custom firearm with the highest quality materials. Series 70 vs series 80 1911addicts the premiere 1911. Renn motorsport wheel spacers with bolt replacement for bmw 3 series 5. Sell your colt 1911 series 80 for free today on gunsamerica. The m1911 and m1911a1 pistols do not have this device. Mar 21, 2011 a short video on how to remove the series 80 safety modifications on a 1911. Mar 12, 2010 i dont know what veneer you ordered, but most wood veneer is pretty thin, on the order of. A few people might have noticed some 1911 s are labeled series 70 and some are series 80, and wonder just what the difference is. These frames are lightweight,durable, and reliable. Tjs 1911 series 80 to 70 conversion shims frame slot.
The m1911a1 series 80 tritium front night sight is a direct replacement for the colt series 80 1911 gold cup pistol. Stock and spacer blanks these blanks are for you folks who want to make your own grips, grip caps, forends and so forth. Shooters connection thumb screw conversion kit for bladetech and comptac holsters and pouches. Reduces the creep and jump in the takeup thats inherent in these guns. Remember, if you remove the parts from the frame, you wont be able to disengage the plunger so you will have to remove them, too, or the gun wont fire. Categories colt 1911 parts tuning parts spacers for the trigger searshims, 4er. A short video on how to remove the series 80 safety modifications on a 1911.
It is nessessary to fill this frame gap so the sear will not wander over and lock up. All of our 80% glock frames are designed to fit compact models of glock pistols, including the 19, 23 and 32 models. Titaniumnitrided parts, with an exclusive molydisulfide coating, reduce trigger pull weight without risky modifications to series 80 colts firing pin safety system. If you are watching this from a mobile device and not a pc, you might not be able to see the annotations super imposed. Bypassing the series 80 safety components on the 1911. You might try going to some place like lumber liquidators and see if they have some scrap laminated flooring that you could separate out for something thicker. It adds another level of safety, doesnt really affect trigger pull if done right, and only adds about 4045 seconds in additional reassembly time once you figure out how to do it.
Type ii contains the following factory specification springs. These fj80 2 front spring spacers start as two cnc water jet cut. This is not a complete frame and still requires machining to be done. This firing pin blocking mechanism on the series 80 colts differentiates the series 80 colts from the true m1911a1 pistols. Contains firing pin block plunger, national match plunger lever, trigger lever, hammer pin and sear pin. It is nessessary to fill this frame gap so the sear will not wander over and lock up the entire trigger mechanism. Bypassing the series 80 safety components on the 1911 pistol.
Beavertail safety fitting personal preference rated 5. Last range visit with it a month ago, it would not go into battery after about 80 rounds. The operations left to be completed are slide rails, hammer and sear pin holes, and barrel seat. Buy a premium usa made 80 1911 frame at the buffalo. Question about series 70 and series 80 firing pins. Grinding the lever off, and removing spring and plunger was an easy way to return to series 70 operation for a nice trigger job. Reassembly of a series 80 style 45 caliber colt 1911 pistol i hope this video helped you avoid a panicked trip to the gunsmith with a box of.
Feb 02, 2018 this is a new 1911 gi model series 80 with 800 rounds of standard pressure speer lawman cleanfire 230 gr ball ammo through it without a failure. This 80 % 1911 frame series is a 70 forged ss steel gi frame with checkered grip. The firing pin block is a much debated device as many people feel the block is needed. They accept ramped barrels and are series 80 frames but will work for building as series 70 also. The series 70 colt government model pistols were introduced in the 1970s as an update to the aging m1911a1 pistols.
Series 80, black, new with numrich gun parts the worlds largest supplier of gun parts. I dont know what veneer you ordered, but most wood veneer is pretty thin, on the order of. Sell your colt mk iv series 80 for free today on gunsamerica. The frame is series 70 compatible, billet aluminum, and has an accessory rail.
Our 80% 1911 frame end mil fixture allows you to finish your 1911 80% frame. Stealth arms 1911 80% build kits, 80% frames and parts. My only series 80 is a delta elite, and the 80 parts are about the only. A 70 series pin in a 80 series gun will defeat the firing pin plunger leaving it engaged. The 45 i use for idpa that still has the series 80 parts is just a touch mushier than the 40. Trigger bar lever, series 80, black, new gun parts corp. Tjs 1911 series 80 to 70 conversion shims replace the gap used by the colt series 80 firing pin block parts. Colts entire line of 1911style pistols were switched to the new design in 1983, so they all bore the series 80 designation even the commander and officers acp models. Easy to remove and add a readily available asble spacer if it bothers. Is there an acceptable subcompact 1911 in 9mm for concealed carry. Race holster 12 kydex 16 holster accessories 12 bladetech dohsting ray holster black right hand.
Stealth arms 1911 80 % build kits, 80 % frames and parts home of the 1911 complete build kit. This tactical version of the long loved government 1911 frame is cnc machined from 7075 heat treated aluminum. Tm 80% 1911 recon frames have operations still needing completion to make this frame a firearm. Tjs custom gunworks colt 1911 series 80 to 70 conversion.
The 80 1911 compatible frame is 80% complete, enabling it to be shipped to your doorstep because it is not legally considered a gun. Fj80 2 front spring spacers land cruiser 80 coil spacers. A 80 series has a cut out for the safety plunger, a 70 does not. Buy 1911 gun parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. This is a colt series 80 government model 1911 m1991a1. The series 80 iswas the term used to refer to a number of modifications made to the firing mechanism of the colt 1911 pistol. Whether its real or whether it just makes me feel better, i dont have any issues with it, other than making the gun a bit more fiddly to get back together.
Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. Colt series 80 firing pin block mechanism sight m1911. Spacers for the trigger searshims, 4er teflon ptfe. Shimslot filler fits in the frame cutout, permitting series 70 slides and components to be fitted to series 80 frames. We carry a great selection of 80% glock and 1911 frames with everything you need to complete your pistol. Everything you need to get started on your 80% 1911.
This is a commonly debated subject my opinion is series 70 is a superior design and the series 80 is not needed and makes a gun less reliable and more likely to fail, malfunction or break. Tjs original colt 1911 series 80 to 70 conversion shims. I find that quite a few buyers use them to make knife handles or attach them to pocket folder knives knife scales. Metaltech 4x4 80 series land cruiser 2 spacer plates.
Prc spacer plate is used to thin the frame above the slide groove. It is nessessary to fill this frame gap so the sear will not wander over and lock up the sear trigger mechanism. Between 1983 and 1988, government and gold cup models of series 80 guns contained series. Renn motorsport wheel spacers with bolt replacement for bmw 3 series 5 series e46 e90 e92 e63 e64 2 pieces 5x120 72. You will have guys on both sides swear that series 80 ruined a 1911. Colt 1911, 1911a1, 1991, govt, mkiv, and gold cup series pistols. Tjs 1911 series 80 to series 70 conversion shims frame slot filler replace the gap used by the colt series 80 firing pin block actuating levers when removed by gunsmiths for crisper trigger pulls.
This is a new 1911 gi model series 80 with 800 rounds of standard pressure speer lawman cleanfire 230 gr ball ammo through it without a failure. The purpose of the firing pin block is to prevent the firing pin from moving forward unless the trigger is depressed. Two completely welded spacer plates for your front springs. Before the spacer plates came out, this was a fairly common mod on a 1911.
I have no issues with the series 80 trigger, and actually prefer the extra measure of safety. The differences between the two are not insignificant nut it is. Tm 1911 recon frames are cnc machined from an investment casting of 4140 ordnance grade steel. Last range visit with it a month ago, it would not go into. Stealth arms machines all parts inhouse to ensure superior quality and perfect fit. They can have a hex or round shape, and are not threaded. Shop for colt model 1911 government series 80 parts with numrich gun parts.
They are widely available, but building one makes them completely customizable to your needs. Spacers are fasteners used to connect, separate, or position parts in assemblies. These updates were added in 1983 and were dubbed the series 80 since the previous revision to the base model gun was similarly dubbed the series 70. True dual exhaust performance where only a single exhaust system will fit such as is commonly found in classic camarosfirebirds, the 80 series crossflow muffler fits transversely behind the rear axle and in front of the fuel tank, the oe placement. Ed brown extractor 1911 9mm luger 38 super series 70 80 blue. Yep, there will be a hole in the bottom of the slide where the plunger and the spring used to be. They are made of steel, stainless steel, nylon, or aluminum and can have a male or female body style. Tjs 1911 series 80 to series 70 conversion shims frame slot filler replace the gap used by the colt series 80 firing. Cylinder and slide series 80 trigger pull reduction kit. The series 80 is a big step above the original series 70 in fit, finish, and overall quality, and you of all people should know it and be willing to say it. Wheel spacers with bolts compatible with bmw f10 f22 f30 f32 f80 f82 2. This sight has what is called a patridge style blade. Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international.