Kimber arched mainspring housing Available in stainless or blue. Probably from carrying my 1917 Colt for so long. Feb 23, 2013 · Flat vs Arched Mainspring Housing Jump to Latest 12K views 56 replies 55 participants last post by dakota1911 Apr 7, 2013 Jan 27, 2014 · I too swap my flat ones out for arched housings. 95 Sort By: Best Sellers Product Name SKU Price: low to high Price: high to low Set Descending Direction Jul 28, 2018 · Choose from: Flat, Arched, Wedged, or our NEW Smaller Grip Version; NEW Smaller Grip Version: REQUIRES blending grip to mainspring housing. You will need to replace the Springfield unit with a Jan 10, 2018 · I also have never seen or heard valid claims of a COLT plastic housing breaking. com. 1100739A Take your 1911's style and performance to the next level with our Stainless Steel checkered mainspring housing. Contacted Kimber and they sent another MSH which I installed and traded the pistol. The 20 LPI checkering will give a non slip, non shift grip. The checkering on this mainspring housing helps get the weight in the right place and gives you good traction. Apr 7, 2002 · The worst case was my first Kimber, an older Classic Custom(s/n K006xxx). The arched mainspring housing causes the gun to be tipped up in the hand. Feb 25, 2019 · I'm pretty sure the mainspring housings have been cast since 1911/12. To improve the pistol for smaller hands around 1924 they changed to a short trigger, added the receiver scallops, and added the arched housing to ensure that the grip safety would be more readily depressed as the arched housing forced the hand higher on the frame. My Colt is a 9mm, if that makes a difference. Pins and springs do not come with this part. You have to remove the housing first and then push out the cap retaining pin to change internal parts. May 30, 2019 · Are they checkered? I found that I love the checkered ones over serated and have shot a Colt with the rounded mainspring housing and if I can only have one or the other, rounded wins. My question is if there are new checkered arched mainspring housings available and who makes them. I know it feels more comfortable, at least for me. I have smaller hands and I found that I was able to grip his systema much better than my 1991. Gunsmithing & Troubleshooting. Skip to Content Take 15% Off Nearly Everything On Orders $150+ W/ Code: SHOT15 • Flash Sale: Law Folder Just $199. Made to the highest Kimber standards, this factory original Kimber part is the perfect replacement for your original worn parts or to keep as a spare. I've done an exhaustive search and cannot locate these to fit to my 1911s. Apply pressure at the bottom and insert the old housing pin enough to hold the unit in place. It fits full size 1911 models and may require some minor fitting. The stainless steel model in this test retails for $997, while the blued version sells for $28 less. MICRO 9. CNC machined to exact tolerances from stainless steel or carbon steel with blue finish. 1911 Govt. Our standard mainspring housing with a precision machined slot, and a drilled and tapped hole cut into the bottom. If you're looking for an ideal replacement for your cast or polymer firearm housings, look no further as these are the very parts used to build our Jan 14, 2005 · Les Baer TRS and Custom TRS Commanche, Ed Brown Kobra Carry, Custom Colt CC XSE, Sig 226, 229 SAS, 229R Equinox, 2 Custom 228s, 239 9mm, 220 Carry SAS, 220R Carry Equinox, Kimber LTP, Custom Raptor Pro, CDP Pro, Tactical Ultra, Springfield PRO, TRP, TRP Operator, Custom Champion, HK USPC 45, USPC 40S&W and USPC 9mm, G22&G37, Wilson Combat M4 UT . Sep 5, 2008 · I replaced the stock Arched and checkered polymer Main Spring Housing on my S&W - the checkering must be 20 LPI or bigger as it dug in to the heel of my palm. They carry most of what's available in flat, arched, modified, grooved, smooth, and checkered in several lines per inch checkering. Sep 6, 2002 · Lighter mainspring And finally from good ol' Kimber. This is a matte blue flat, mainspring housing with magazine well, 20-lpi checkering. Has anyone had any expirence with either one of those products or know of any other magwell that has worked for them. Bobtail® Housings | Magwell Housings Tags: 816 1911 Govt. BOBTAIL REGRETS MAINSPRING HOUSING SMOOTH BLUE 11453 $ 39. Easy to Install - Tools and Instructions Included; Fits USPSA® and IDPA boxes - So Get them BEFORE the competition does! Jun 27, 2014 · Even after years of shooting high thumb, using an arched mainspring housing I still get grip safety engagement once in while using high thumb grip, GI A1 grip safety and some BT grip safeties. Having faster/easier reloads sounds fun and probably useful in an emergency situation. Add Mainspring Housing Internals $ 9. Jul 6, 2022 · Since you have indicated that you want to change to an arched housing, I respectfully submit that you may wish to kill two birds with one stone & look at the Smith & Alexander arched, checkered steel mainspring housing with mag well. This superior two-piece design allows easy, drop-in installation of our included magwell, as well as easy removal of the magwell in seconds, without disassembling the pistol. OVERMOLDED Govt. This conversion replaces the factory main spring housing (MSH) with a rounded model that uses an Officer’s length mainspring and mainspring pin location. Aluminum Mainspring Housing Checkered Arched Matte Black $49. Feb 2, 2010 · I have a Custom II and I prefer the arched mainspring housing so I am thinking of swapping out the current plastic flat and replacing it with a metal arched. But the flat mainspring housing is as nearly as traditional as the arched, circa pre-1923/4. Aluminum Mainspring Housing Oct 17, 2007 · It was useful when I brought the gun back to the shop owner. 223 w/Aimpt 3x/Eotech and W. 10/10 and thank you for selling these. 4 product ratings - Kimber Factory 1911 Main Spring Housing Full Size Black 1000075A. Numrich is the world's largest supplier of gun parts, so shop knowing that you'll find the parts you need. Got a couple more 1911's they came with flat. KIMBER 1911 Compact & Ultra Mainspring Housing Assembly, Flat, Silver #1000171A $ 22. What I hate is that other then Colt no one offers the arched mainspring as a standard part anymore, to me a 1911 doesnt point nearly as well or as naturally with the flat housing. Feb 16, 2009 · I used a Smith & Alexander for my Defender. 1 Mar 7, 2024 · The mainspring housing is an important component of the 1911 pistol, as it helps to reduce felt recoil and improve grip. 4. Apr 20, 2021 · Hardware & Accessories. Jun 28, 2018 · Ten years ago, I replaced the plastic mainspring housing on my Stainless II with an Ed Brown snakeskin mainspring housing. After a while I started to get a couple more 1911's all arched. Get the best deals for 1911 Arched Mainspring Housing at eBay. No cheap castings or plastic is used. The pistol comes with a flat housing but I am more comfortable with an arched housing. KIMBER. The age might be a contributing factor to the failure (plastic becoming more brittle with time). Availability: In Stock. If not, you may wan't to try an arched. These fit all Kimber single-stack Custom and Pro models; Colt Government and Commander models. Generally, I like checkered housings, but I prefer smooth side borders, as on serrated housings. Shopped for something in Stainless STeel to match the SW1911 at Brownells - THey had 10 maybe a few more of every kind you can think of Feb 2, 2023 · I have a Kimber Stainless II 1911 45 (full-size) and when I bought it wanted an arched mainspring housing as I like how it feels in my hand. Varieties include: 25 lpi Checkered, Govt. The Checkering is absolutely superb. 1911 Magazine Releases by Nighthawk Custom (FM Series) are approximately 1/16" longer than Colt-spec part to help you reach the button more quickly and provide extra leverage for fast, positive mag changes when fractions of a second count. Pretty disappointed to find it was made of plastic on a 1200 dollar pistol. ” They are here to stay and have been around for a while. They do carry much better than a square butt. (in fact, one huge reason they modded the original M1911 design to an arched housing was because soldiers were shooting too high with the flat one!) Apr 26, 2018 · "ICE® Advantage": Dawson Precision® "KEY LOCKS" the 1911 ICE® Magwell to our special checkered Mainspring Housing, both CNC machined to precision tolerances. Jan 14, 2009 · Detail stripping went great on the Gold Match II (first time 1911 owner) except the mainspring housing (plastic) shattered where the little pin (mainspring retaining pin??) goes. SKU. If you are wondering if the Compact SI Magwell will fit your specific pistol, please refer to our FAQ at the bottom of this page. Personalize your 1911 today! Aug 3, 2021 · Colt steel mainspring housings, like many Colt parts are almost like hens teeth. 1911 Magwells and Mainspring Housings. Swap out the poly mainspring housing on your STI/SV 2011-style pistol with a Dawson Precision metal mainspring housing. To find an arched housing with serrations as most original Colt housings have rather than checkering seemed to compound the problem. A throwback to the original military standard, this mainspring housing with lanyard loop comes with a parkerized finish over steel and is designed to fit the . Oct 17, 2009 · It's quite simple Toss it in the garbage and add whatever mainspring housing/magwell you want I do the same with the Springfield ILS housings. This was to improve the low pointing some soldiers experienced. This Wilson Wedge is the best of both to fill my hand and control the shots, feels great when shooting, puts the gun at a proper angle in my hand. I have this same arched housing on all of my 1911s. Heck, any combination would work as ‘traditional’ if one were to count transitional arsenal reworks. I found a Colt Officer steel mainspring housing there, and also a hammer in the original Colt 1911 Full Size Mainspring Housing Colt Kimber Checkered Full size 1911 Real Gold. I've waited up to a year for Colt flat mainspring housings, grip safeties, thumb safeties, hammers, rear sights, to arrive on back order. Jun 17, 2009 · I just picked up a flat, checkered lanyard-loop S&A mainspring housing (MSH) for my 1927 Colt. Fast & Free shipping on many items! Jul 31, 2009 · The mainspring housing on the original Commander (now commonly called the Lightweight Commander) was aluminum. Used to have a couple around the work bench as I always switched to flat MSH in the several Commanders I owned/carried. I ordered mine through Midway, and it was very close to a drop-in fit with minimal fitting required. I know an EGW drops in this particular Kimber. Hope it is enlightening. Mar 31, 2016 · I recently bought a used Kimber ProCarry HD. ) the mainspring housing pin at the bottom of the grip. I pulled a nice Ed Brown arched MSH off a seldom used 1911 and went to put it in my new one - the holes do not line up!! I know the MSH lined up nicely with the 1911 I took it off of (and put it back onto). Yes, the Ultra CDP has a highride gripsafety, and the arched mainspring housing really seems to help, although the arched mainspring housings came out on the 1911A1 pistols (around th '20s) long before the highride grip safety was designed. As with all gun parts, some fitting may be required. Thanks, OC Oct 9, 2010 · Colt 1991A1 Ser 80 SS, Kimber CDP, Springfield Micro, Great-Grandpa's WWII Remington-Rand, '14 Colt XSE, Ed Brown Kobra FPS & Arched Mainspring Housing Aficionado Save Share Sep 11, 2011 · It was a GI issue from the DCM. 00. The width of the mainspring housing is slightly oversized which allows for a tight fit in the frame. I assume that means the matte blue mainspring housing won't match my matte black Custom II? 2. Dan Wesson- DWs have a slightly different mainspring housing pin location; this model is made to specifically fit Dan Wesson pistols. 45ACP full and commander length 1911. The plastic at that time simply wasn't up to the job. Normally, the mainspring housing uses the mainspring housing spring to secure it to the pistol. The mostly shot from the hip unaimed and the arched housing improved this. 380 ACP / 9mm Mainspring Housing, Black #1200143A $ 54. See full list on fusionfirearms. It had an arched MSH. Feb 18, 2010 · In the past, arched housings enjoyed a greater popularity. I have an ‘18 with bulk 1911 parts and an A1 GI arched checkered mainspring housing. I round filed the housing to align the holes. Numrich's selection of 1911 mainspring housing parts can't be beat! Find new and used 1911 mainspring housing parts in a variety of finishes and conditions that will help complete your repair or restoration. You will need to replace this part with a standard style part. Dec 3, 2014 · The SIS Custom/RL has a steel mainspring housing. 75 Original price was: $54. So it seems my "new to me" Kimber is off a bit. 75. Nov 11, 2014 · I was always a flat mainspring housing guy because I could not stand the arched M/S housing when shooting. 95 Add to cart; Government Oct 26, 2000 · The gun has a two-piece recoil spring guide, walnut grips, a High Hand grip safety and an arched mainspring housing. A little later it was even less flush. Good quality,hard to find at this price. I noticed that on the Kimber website they sell a metal arched MSH but it says "will fit all Kimber 1911's but then it says that it may require some fitting. What is a 1911 Mainspring Housing Arched? Kimber 1911 Flat Mainspring Housing w/ Magwell Full Size Matte Blued - 1100001A. Slide the mainspring housing back onto the pistol’s backstrap, but make sure the hammer strut rests on the mainspring cap as it goes on. G10 Mainspring Housing Checkered Flat G-Mascus Black/Gray $49. There are several different types of mainspring housings Apr 6, 2011 · My question is would the accessory on their website maybe fix this problem they have the mainspring housings that are "arched" and "flat". Yup, the Officer's size will fit the New Agent as well. Drop-in. Is there a Kimber factory standard mainspring housing with the same checkering that is metal? I see ones listed on their websight but assume they are also plastic. Kimber offers these mainspring housings for your 1911 Government and Commander models. I wouldn't file the lugs of the housing to move the hole in or out because they would be too thin. Kimber OEM 1911 Mainspring Housing w/ Lanyard Loop Goverment Commander 1100739A. Aug 22, 2021 · The flat polymer mainspring housing that comes with the Kimber Custom II is checkered. There was just enough extra metal in the housing to very slightly engage the grip safety enough to case the problem. These mainsprings housings enable you to customize your grip to your hand as well as alter the weight and overall feel of the grip. May 11, 2008 · Hi Guys, The original M1911 had a flat mainspring housing, which was changed to an arched mainspring housing in 1924 on the M1911A1. Not sure about the other models. Kimber 1911 OEM MainSpring Housing MSH Silver Polymer Checkered Full Size. Kimber Mainspring Housing Arched with Oversized Magwell 1911 Government, Commander Checkered 20 LPI Stainless Steel This is a Stainless steel flat, mainspring housing with magazine well, 20-lpi checkering. Most just dropped in, but as has been mentioned, there's no guarantees. [PDFCAP(2)]. It came with a clunky MSH/magwell unit. This checkered steel flat mainspring housing with the black lanyard is the same as on the Warrior and Desert Warrior pistols. I figured this out when I tried a Wilson "Wedge" mainspring housing. Pre-Owned · U. Unfortunately, an arched checkered mainspring housing is impossible to find and I opted for a serrated one from Ed Brown in stainless-steel and simply swapped the internals from one to the other. This checkered steel Oct 26, 2020 · Weighing in at a mere 0. You can use the pins and springs from your original mainspring housing or purchase new parts from us. Extreme Service Mainspring Housings are one of the few parts in modern day 1911s that will readily "drop-in" many frames. 3K views 8 replies 6 participants last post by zdragon52 Jun 30, 2008 Nov 1, 2016 · The square edge can print when the pistol is carried concealed. Oct 24, 2011 · One thing I noticed was that I really liked the arched mainspring housing. It may require fitting by qualified gunsmith. If you want a steel housing, look on Brownell's. I currently have an alloy framed P14-45 that has an arched/ribbed mainspring housing, but was looking to replace the flat mainspring housings on my Kimbers with this Pachmayer part. Items 37-47 of 47. Feb 7, 2008 · 3. Hmmmm Fast forward, upswept beavertail grip safeties. In this #shorts video, I show you how to install a new mainspring housing on your 1911 pistol. Rounded the bottom off a bit to make it more appealing to me and then a friend bead blasted the bright stainless to make the mainspring housing match the teflon finish a little better. Remove the mainspring, its cap, and mainspring retainerinstall those same pieces in the new stainless replacement piece (from Kimber). Took some fitting for my tisas 1911A1. $4. In Stock. Aug 10, 2008 · I think there are other similar housings sold as arched but which really don't have an arched shape. G10 Mainspring Housing Smooth Arched Black. $ 43. 95 Select options This product has multiple variants. During that time, the design has undergone several modifications and upgrades, including changes to the mainspring housing. G10 Mainspring Housing Smooth Arched Black; Govt. John Masen parts = junk. Left a huge pocket of no contact on the backstrap. They offer improved balance and durability. You typically only see arched housings these days on GI type models. 1911 1911A1 Steel Main Spring Housing Flat with Lanyard Loop (#264704045980) KIMBER OEM Factory Micro . Read more; KIMBER Factory Micro . Shooting USPSA drills on the timer bore his out, and I'm a confirmed "flat guy" now, regardless of the feel. Nov 29, 2021 · Mainspring Cap – This is at the top of the spring and makes contact with the hammer strut. Fusion Firearms, 1911 Checkered Mainspring Housing Mag-Well in Carbon Steel, Black Oxide finished. Dec 26, 2008 · I had one or two housings where the hole in the mainspring housing was off perpendicular to the grooves in the frame. Apr 6, 2006 · 1911's originaly had flat mainspring housing, they changed to arched with the 1911A1. Aluminum Mainspring Housing Checkered Arched Matte Black. Jul 4, 2022 · I have a question regarding arched vs flat mainspring housings. Rather than a flat mainspring housing, the mainspring housing has a slight arch to it. I removed it and the hole for the MSH pin was slightly egg shaped. The options may be chosen on the product page Ed Brown Bobtail® Installation Jig $ 49. This is a relatively easy task that can be done at home with a Ed Brown mainspring housings are fully machined from solid bar stock steel, sized for the Officer’s frame pistols. Original US GI M1911 A1 Mainspring Housing w/ Lanyard Loop 7 Rib for Colt Ithaca. I had my 1911 converted for bullseye shooting and had the MSH switched to flat. Mainspring Housings (Click product pictures for enlarged view) 1911 Style Colt / Kimber / Springfield / Para Government Officers' Compact: Replace your factory installed plastic main spring housing or upgrade your metal serrated main spring housing with our 20 LPI checkered main spring housing. I bought the Kimber and ground off the Mar 6, 2020 · After a while of shooting I noticed that the plastic mainspring housing wasn't quite flush. OVERMOLDED Aluminum Mainspring Housing Checkered Arched Matte Black; 1911 Officers Mod. 45 ACP, 38 Super and 9mm Polished Nickel Plated $59. If you look around you can even find "blank" housings for custom modifications. Kimber offers these mainspring housings for your 1911. However, I immediately noticed that the steel mainspring housing added more weight to my firearm. Ed Brown Products Magwell Housing, 1911, Two-Piece, Arched, Serrated, Stainless Steel, 819-ARCH, MPN: 819-ARCH, UPC: 800732819266, Code: 3AG-MSH-EB2PMH-819-ARCH Ed Brown Products 1911 Two-Piece Magwell Housing Unavailable & Discontinued Models Oct 22, 2012 · I only use arched msh's, on my Kimber ultra and gov't models. Or I make it right…for me. Save Share At one time Pachmayr offered a 'semi-arched' mainspring housing Apr 1, 2010 · I was looking into getting a Kimber mainspring housing with magazine well. The arched MSH brought me up on target at 15 yds also. OVERMOLDED ® RUBBER 1911 Govt. Aug 30, 2011 · With the arched housing I often fail to fully depress the grip safety. Grip is SOLID and IMPROVED because of the ergonomic design. 17. 95 Sort By: Best Sellers Product Name SKU Price: low to high Price: high to low Set Descending Direction Jun 26, 2014 · My natural point of aim with a flat housing is low, and is more on target with an arched housing. The bottom of the well is tapered to give you a good head start on blending it into the frame. 1911 Full Size Mainspring Housing Colt Kimber Checkered Full size 1911 Real Gold. My wife feels the same way, although her preference is more about feel than problems hitting the GS. Perfect fit, no fitting needed. My Ruger is a full size 45 and my Fusion is a 45 CCO, both of which I want new mainspring housings for as well. 80 Nov 10, 2019 · The grip, although rounded, feels to me like more of an M1911A1 with the arched mainspring housing. Arched and anodized like the frame. From this I determined the WC MSH was too tall. Jul 8, 2013 · For my personal SR-1911, I prefer an arched mainspring housing and an extended slide lock. This fits all Kimber single-stack Custom and Pro models; Colt Government and Commander models. Felt great in the hand. Dec 6, 2013 · sfixx, I've used various Colt, Baer, Wilson, and probably others I can't remember, mainspring housings. Aluminum Mainspring Housing Checkered Arched Brushed Gloss Black; 1911 Govt. 1911 Mainspring Housing Arched Checkered Gov't Steel- Colt Rock Island- 30203. Jun 22, 2022 · The original 1911 as issued had a flat mainspring housing and long trigger. Reactions: OD*, sas-1911 and RickB. Mainspring Retainer – This part is conical at the bottom and becomes the spring “seat” at the bottom of the mainspring housing. The grip of a Hi-Power also has an arch on its back. It has a checkered arched mainspring housing with a lanyard loop on the bottom. The S&A housing is completely checkered, very functional. Even if the EB drops in, something you may run in to, is sharp corners on the bottom rear of the Kimber frame. Carefully engineered and sized for ultimate fit, form and function, the Hogue aluminum mainspring housing is perfect for dressing up or customizing your prized 1911. So for some it does make a difference. Jun 8, 2007 · What stood out the most though was the Pachmayer Arched rubber coated mainspring housing. The mainspring housing has a t-slot cut that accepts the magwell. Ed Brown mainspring housings are very nice and I'm sure they are cast. When the gun was modified into the M1911A1 the mainspring housing was arched with grooves. On that gun, I remember having file the top of the mainspring housing portion quite a bit. They may require fitting by qualified gunsmith. Jan 1, 2022 · Put an arched mainspring housing on it and I begin saying inappropriate things, create a safe queen or a For Sale ad. Curved or straight mainspring housing?? Why either is better? Jan 27, 2012 · I have a Kimber Eclipse Target II and am looking for the best mag wells for the best price. 97. This upgrade is crafted from bar stock, offering an authentic 30 LPI cut checkering. To address this, Ed Brown designed a Bobtail conversion mainspring housing for full and Commander sized guns. Apr 11, 2024 · Subject:Flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Also available with magwells in the magwell housing section. Casting is appropriate for certain parts and quality varies. The arched mainspring housing, part of the 1911-A1 improvements had Ed Brown Mainspring Housing Arched 1911 Government, Commander Grooved 20 LPI I just put this arched housing on a new Springfield Ronin 9mm. If you want to disassemble the housing for cleaning and lubrication, be sure to wear safety glasses during the process. Experiment with the flat and if you can grip the pistol correctly, engage the grip safety consitently, and are comfortable, then keep it. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at eBay. The first pic is the Kimber factory replacement installed, the second pic is the re-finished part. The arched fit my hand better. He filed some of the mainspring housing, reinstalled and it works great now. or Officer, Carbon and Stainless Gunsmith fit required for blending purposes. Jun 8, 2006 · The arched mainspring housing was another of those answers to a non-existent question. Mainspring housing, compact (for compact & Ultra 1911 models), flat, black 1911 Mainspring housing - Black | Kimber SHOP JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Jul 7, 2023 · Apply pressure with the 1/4-inch punch against the mainspring cap and the pin glides in. Great deals on 1911 Mainspring Housing Pistol Parts. This is a matte black steel, flat mainspring housing with magazine well, 20-lpi checkering. Not a problem, just use the small Mainspring Housing as a guide and it's pretty easy. As Garrett noted, it's a personal thing, but to me the flat/straight design feels and looks right, and for me 1911s with the flat MSH shoot right to point of aim. Sep 6, 2002 · Kimber. Most auto loaders do have an arched backstrap, which makes it interesting to see the trend for 1911's is to the flat housing. Seems like I finally ended up removing close to, if not more than, five thousandths of an inch off the top of the housing to get it to fit. com Replace your factory installed plastic main spring housing or upgrade your metal serrated main spring housing with our 20 LPI checkered main spring housing. 2 piece Dovetail base well with set screw. Fast shipping. Serrated arched Officer size mainspring housings are unobtainium. The fit between the two parts is very tight and might require a small tap with a hammer. 1911 MAINSPRING HOUSING ARCHED LANYARD LOOP COLT REMINGTON ROCK ISLAND. And they also have them with the magazine well both ways too. I like it that way. Apr 21, 2014 · In replacing two Wilson Combat mainspring housings on two of my Kimbers, I found two things constant: 1. An arched mainspring housing. There are also assorted styles, such as flat mainspring housings, arched mainspring housings, and different texturing and finishes of the backstrap. . EGW parts are by far, the best available and cheap for the supreme quality. After changing everything out, I put 300 rds through my Kimber today with NO FTRTB, one failure to feed (McCormick mag) and that was it! I did not clean, or lube it during this exercise. Feb 6, 2005 · Hi Guys, The original M1911 had a flat mainspring housing, which was changed to an arched mainspring housing in 1924 on the M1911A1. 60 oz. Feb 25, 2023 · I installed an Ed Brown arched housing on a Colt '91, and the housing is JUST slightly too long. 00 FREE delivery Jan 29 - Feb 4 Ed Brown mainspring housings are fully machined from solid bar stock steel. I don't like that they are made of plastic. S. Colt 1911 Mainspring Housing Arched Checkered Complete Blued 1911A1 1924-1941. I went with an Ed Brown two piece stainless model with a magwell. Feb 22, 2005 · The arched MSH was one of the ergonomic improvements added to the 1911-A1. The WC mainspring housing should drop in without any problems. John Browning was a firearms design genius, and he designed the 1911 with a flat (straight) MSH. Jun 29, 2008 · Mainspring Housing - Ultra Carry Jump to Latest 2. 95 – $ 79. Read more; EGW 1911 Mainspring Housing Cap Pin Blue 10030-9 $ 6. Read more Feb 8, 2007 · A normal housing is removed and disassembled in a similar manner, but there is no take down pin. Kimber 1911 Mainspring Housing w/ Lanyard Loop - Gov/ Commander 1100739A. Jan 22, 2020 · Single-piece units do not provide the means to remove the base. Feb 22, 2023 · Tradition has a place. Out of stock. Choose between an Arched or Flat mainspring housing that is available in a Black or Silver finish. $95. That made me the man. ) Kimber only sells the mainspring housing in matte blue or stainless. 99! Kimber offers these mainspring housings for your 1911. The mainspring housing is an essential component of the 1911 and is responsible for the proper functioning of the pistol's hammer and sear. The flat housing allows my hand to hit the GS every time. For others, a straight mainspring housing fits them better. this aluminum mainspring housing reduces weight over the steel mainspring housing allowing your 1911 to make weight in your division. 1. CNC machined parts from Carbon Steel bar-stock, NO-MIM. 00 $ 59 . The gun is 21 years old despite having a low round count. Don't select either based on that. I'm new to the 1911 and figured someone on here could steer me in the right direction rather than them just saying it will fix the problem for May 21, 2006 · I believe I shoot better with the arched. Military. Description. Combat 12ga Rem 870 Check out ED BROWN 1911 MAINSPRING HOUSING | Brownells available Online at Brownells Today and many more Handgun Frames & Parts products are available in our Gun Parts Department. The perfect replacement for a cheap plastic housing in most factory pistols designed for carry use and based on an Officer’s sized frame. The good news about Rugers is they are totally Colt Series 70 compatible where most any aftermarket part will fit with minimal effort. YES I will be buying more to refit my 1911 style pistols in the future. 380 ACP / 9mm Mainspring Housing, Aluminum #1200165A Sale! $ 54. Our Flat Mainspring Housing / Magwell is fully machined from solid billet just like our Mainspring Housing. If you grew up shooting the older 1911sthe flat housing feels odd and will make you shoot high unless you adjust your grip. This fits all Kimber single-stack Compact and Ultra models; Colt Officer models. Don't overlook ebay though. Personally, I have an arched mainspring housing on both of my 1911s. Jump to Latest 21 - 32 of 32 Posts. One with a pretty low round count. just replace the (cheesy plastic) MSH. Now for a thought about “round butts” or “bobtails. Note that this will not work on the officer/compact 1911. ) KIMBER. Kimber's checkering will not dig into but the open end of the mag well is sharp on the ends because the well has been cut out to match the frame bevel. For example, all of Ruger's 1911's have flat mainspring housings, as do Kimber, S&W, Remington Arms, Wilson Combat, and Les Bear. May 29, 2024 · I'm big-handed, and liked the feel of the arched mainspring housing, but after doing some experimenting and swapping back and forth at the range, found the flat mainspring housing pointed more naturally. I have the Ultra models (officer/compact) shaved and refinished. 95 Sort By: Best Sellers Product Name SKU Price: low to high Price: high to low Set Descending Direction 1911 Magwells and Mainspring Housings. Mainspring housing. It seems, aside from mil spec style 1911's, the vast majority of 1911's on the market by current providers utilize the flat mainspring housing. Aug 26, 2010 · If it’s not a Kimber, it’s a copy. Kimber is the new kid on the block, but it is quickly building a good reputation. However, due to the over 20 manufacturers of 1911s worldwide having different standards for dimensional tolerance cotrol, sometimes you find a combination of frame and mainspring housing that need some fitting to fit together smoothly. The Ed Brown is a high quality part with great fit and finish, and dropped in without any fitting required. View as Grid List. Now I swore I hated the flat. 95 shipping Aug 21, 2004 · The Kimbers mag well is not as easy to remove from the mainspring housing but is less likely to come loose (it works like a Wilson mag well). 380 ACP / 9mm Mainspring Housing, Clear Aluminum #1200165A. This will replace the arched lanyard-loop MSH that came on the pistol originally, as the flat one feels better to my grip. This mainspring housing makes a great replacement for plastic mainspring housings. Read more; EGW 1911 Bobtail Regrets Mainspring Housing Blue $ 39. My new Delta Elite arched. Kimber sells mag well + mainspring housing for +$80 Wilson Combat sells a mag well for $30. I bought a Kimber 1911 earlier this year, and it has a flat mainspring housing, as all of their models do, as well as most of the current 1911's on the market, as far as I can tell. Jan 4, 2002 · re Flat or Arched Here is an excerpt from the Trivia section of my Online Workshop pertaining to the arched housing. Use individual part designations when ordering. Feb 4, 2014 · The Kimber stainless II comes with a plastic mainspring housing and I assume the custom II does also. ) the position of the pin that holds the grip safety in place, and 2. Here is my buying guide on the 1911 Mainspring Housing Arched, with all the necessary information you need to make an informed purchase. And just slide it back into the grip/frame and put the pin back at the bottom? I'm not looking to disassemble the entire gun as some of the tutorials outline. Items 1-12 of 47. The modern production 1911 - high visibility sights, beavertail grip safety, aluminum trigger, good trigger pull, enhanced slide/ frame fit, accurized barrel/bushing fit. Feb 4, 2008 · Is the mainspring housing on the Ruger SR1911 plastic or aluminum? Does anyone know if Ed Brown's MSH's will fit on this Ruger 1911? Thanks in advance. Only rely on genuine Kimber parts and accessories for your Kimber firearm. $25. Sep 22, 2023 · This is from a Kimber as well. I think the arched mainspring housing was added for a reason, and you owe it to yourself to see if your hand is that reason. The original model of 1911 had a smooth, flat mainspring housing. Our premium msh/magwell combo is machined from barstock and held to very tight tolerances. Sep 13, 2010 · The Hogue aluminum mainspring housing is precision machined from solid billet stock aerospace grade 6061 T6 aluminum. I promptly ordered a steel replacement from Wilson. Jan 7, 2024 · The arched mainspring housing pushes the bottom of the grip frame forward, raising shot impact. Add to cart; EGW Bobtail Regrets Mainspring Housing SS $ 39. These are Top Quality Professional Series Parts; Made from the best materials and processes available in today's market. The options may be chosen on the product page Bobtail® Housings $ 54. VarCon. Dress your 1911 up with an aftermarket mainspring housing form some of the top brands like Wilson Combat and Houge. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! Compact (for Compact & Ultra 1911 models), flat, silver Checkered Design 1911 Mainspring Housing Steel - Checkered Diamond Premium for Colt, Kimber, Rock Island 1911 Full Size . Thanks to you guys I was able to steer him in the right direction on how to fix the problem. Apr 20, 2023 · The 1911 is a legendary pistol that has been in service for over a century. rekays adhty pziuv gtbvj eso bcnss tcuszz ufor lsu qrrs