[rolexman]

just found the gun i have been looking for to use as my shooter,a used 1911 bright stainless mark IV series 80, but had some parts i want to change... (i have one NIB i inherited that came the way i like it.. but i don't want to shoot it due to value)
can anyone point me in a direction, as to where to get colt parts (or better ones?) like a steel trigger, bright stainless slide catch and thumb saftey..this model has matte stainless slide catch and thumb safety and a plastic trigger.. :sad:
why would anyone put a plastic trigger on a colt.. i hear all of you talking about videcki triggers, anyone have links to where i can get these parts.
also how difficult is switching a trigger, am i better off going to a gunsmith being completely void of any mechanical capability myself..
thanks..
Bob

 

[David Santurri]

You can get everything you need at http://www.brownells.com.

 

[Shane1911]

You could also get out the dremel and some jewellers' rouge and put a polish to your existing matte finished slide stop and thumb safety.

As far as the trigger goes, this will involve a complete detail disassembly of your gun. If you know how to do this (and get it back together :wink: ) you should have no problem fitting a new trigger yourself. It will usually require some fitting of the trigger pad top and bottom (where it contacts the frame).

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Shane Kropf on 2001-05-17 20:04 ]</font>

 

[Hilton Yam]

If you want to learn how to do the stuff yourself, go read some of the back posts on the Home Workshop forum on this site. If you feel that you lack mechanical ability, take it to a good smith.