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2/16/2023 5:53:17 PM

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Section 8: Handguns
Subject: ODI Viking Msg# 1182364

From:

Allan Tarvid

Joined 10/5/2000

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Harvey Goldman (Read)

Joined 1/9/2001

When I was considering carrying my old 1911, I installed an SFS conversion in it to see if it would make any sense to have the hammer down while carrying. (It didn't. Wink

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Didn't Cylinder and Slide offer some kind of similar kit? As I recall you just pushed the hammer forward and then it would spring back as the trigger was pulled and then feel somewhat like a normal 1911 trigger, except for a lot of take-up. That one made no sense to me, either. I always thought they were designed for those who didn't think John Browning knew what he was doing and got the heebie jeebies about carrying cocked and locked with the hammer back (like it matters if the primer striking force generating device is visible or not...).

For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where:
Wow, a "P7-ish" 1911, that would be something.

It was a system that replaced the mainspring housing and grip safety of the 1911, so the "cocker" was at the rear of the grip rather than in front. Roll Eyes

Speaking of weird stuff, there is a custom 1911 company here in SW Ohio offering HPs and 1911s with the SPS conversion, and calling them the BHAdvanced Carry Concept.

When I was considering carrying my old 1911, I installed an SFS conversion in it to see if it would make any sense to have the hammer down while carrying. (It didn't. Wink ) Here's a photo of the pistol when the SFS system was installed:

Image below from Harvey Goldman - Image Title: Colt 1911 Custom

Harvey

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