1911 problem

[xddan]

when i rack the slide on m 1911 the hammer falls and will not stay cocked what can be the problem ? thanks Dan

[TonyF]

Most likely a worn out sear.

Very dangerous condition. It will probably go full auto or at least double or triple if you shoot it. get it to a 1911 gunsmith ASAP.

[Lycanthrope]

Originally Posted by TonyF

Most likely a worn out sear.

Very dangerous condition. It will probably go full auto or at least double or triple if you shoot it. get it to a 1911 gunsmith ASAP.

Likely the above. Do you drop the slide on an empty chamber a lot?

Or the sear spring is messed up badly. Take it apart recently?

[xddan]

i just did normal takedown and cleaned the gun when i put i back together rack the slide and the hammer fell i then try to coked the hammer and it would not stay back but im going to take it to a gunsmith thanks Dan

[Lycanthrope]

Check your sear spring.

[27hand]

Originally Posted by Lycanthrope

Do you drop the slide on an empty chamber a lot?

It's OK to drop the slide on an empty chamber on a 1911, isnt it?











27humorhand

[Lycanthrope]

Originally Posted by 27hand

It's OK to drop the slide on an empty chamber on a 1911, isnt it?











27humorhand

Depends on how fast you want your 1911 to run........


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[XUSNORDY]

Did you remove the mainspring housing for any reason? Is the disconnector protruding or staying down in the frame?

[hzox221]

Probable the sear spring. Take it apart again and put it back together right.

[inkie]

If the problem occurred after you took it apart its probably the sear spring. Try and go to a bookstore or get a hold of a book on .45's.Like Hallocks .45 Auto Handbook. Most have diagrams of the proper angle of the spring and hammer hooks. Bend to specs. and try it. If you have another sear spring that you know works and was not altered use it. Also make sure you place the spring properly before you close the housing.