alec.mc 180 Posted December 27, 2011 Just installed a wilson combat extended mag release in my STI 1911, Functions fine but is a little stiff. Would it be ill advised to " trim " the spring to loosen it up a bit to push easier? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted December 27, 2011 IMO try to run it a bit and see if it will loosen up just through wear before chopping off coils. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raz-0 1,259 Posted December 28, 2011 It might not be the spring, it might need fitting and be binding up a bit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted December 28, 2011 Put the original back in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted December 28, 2011 How is it compared to the original? Are you using original spring or new one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted December 28, 2011 The fitment is perfect, it slides in and out freely, not rubbing on anything... I did notice that the " groves " cut into them are slightly different. the latch that protrudes out the tiny screw would sink down a small bit on the old one, where on the new one it doesn't have the grove cut down, so the latch stays a little higher... I assume this puts more pressure on the spring since it doesn't have as much space to work with. original screw and spring Put the original back in don't be jealous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted December 28, 2011 Where is the pic of the rest of the gun??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted December 28, 2011 Where is the pic of the rest of the gun??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted December 28, 2011 Nice, Ray talking to you yet?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted December 28, 2011 Are the triggers on STI guns plastic? Nice, Ray talking to you yet?? It's not a bad gun, it can do double work as a HD gun but wrong caliber. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoid 24 Posted December 28, 2011 Oooh, nice man. 9mm? I want a 9mm 1911. Personally that is somewhat best of both worlds for me. I like the 9mm round and 1911 is my favorite platform to shoot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted December 28, 2011 Will make a nice gun for steel. Would have to double check but it may even be good for production division in USPSA. (null) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted December 28, 2011 You could shoot it single stack.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted December 29, 2011 Thanks Tony, I knew I was missing something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babaganoosh 192 Posted December 29, 2011 You could shoot it single stack.. It will score minor though. Boooo. Thats an awesome gun for steel as Harry stated. How much do they run? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted December 29, 2011 $1000-$1200 depending on options. It's a real nice gun, very tight groups( for me at least ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raz-0 1,259 Posted December 29, 2011 Are the triggers on STI guns plastic? A very light fiber reinforced polymer with an aluminum bow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted December 30, 2011 A very light fiber reinforced polymer with an aluminum bow. I wished they used aluminum. It's one thing that looks yucky on them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted December 30, 2011 Yeh, it's some sort of plastic, doesnt bother me though. doesnt feel too cheap. I ordered some various wolf springs for adjusting tension on the mag release, I do notice that sometimes while inserting a full mag when it hits the catch its a little rough, I think the tight spring attributes to that, but i want to get the lighter springs in before i start polishing up where the mag makes contact with the catch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites