Series 80 on left, series 70 collet on right first a small bit of history. These gun diagrams will help you better understand how your firearm is assembled. The new colt competition pistol weighs 36 ounces empty. If you are watching this from a mobile device and not a pc, you might not be able to see the annotations super imposed.
Jun 21, 2017 national match mk iv series 80 parts illustration. Its a goodlooking gun, classic to be sure with cues taken from the original including. Colt auto pistols 1911a1 government series 80 o frame parts list. Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. Parts illustration and list colt mk iv series 80 pistols. The m1911 and m1911a1 pistols do not have this device. Colt auto pistols 1911 government series 80 o frame parts list. This automatic pistols assemblydisassembly download makes it simple, thanks to author j.
Home 1911 accessories 1911 factory plus replacement parts. This system featured an arrangement of internal levers and a plunger designed to ensure the firing pin was blocked until the trigger was pulled. Jun, 20 series 80 requires a bit of overtravel to raise the lever enough that it depresses the slide plunger enough, that the firing pin has a clear path. Weve been providing parts and accessories since 1950. Colt 1911 series 80 mk iv gold cup national match with 3 magazines. No, it doesnt boast a luxurious, polished blue sheen, but it does have a clean, almost black finish to it. Another unique element on the new colt competition pistol is its sights the pistol features a novak adjustable rear sight that colt says.
I liked the trigger much better without the extra safety stuff. Colt series 80 firing pin block mechanism sight m1911. The springfield is a very good 1911 but the colt seems to be a better deal. This model instituted a big change to the 1911 design. These guns incorporated a new firing pin block safety system, where a series of internal levers and a plunger positively blocked the firing pin from moving until the trigger was pressed, thus eliminating the possibility of the gun discharging if dropped onto a hard surface or struck hard. Sort by price lowhigh price highlow title az title za item code az item code za popularity top rated. All professional 1911 experts will never recomend a series 80 gun. Series 80 requires a bit of overtravel to raise the lever enough that it depresses the slide plunger enough, that the firing pin has a clear path.
If you are watching this from a mobile device and not a pc, you. Accidental discharge of a 1911 in a thumb break holster. The purpose of the firing pin block is to prevent the firing pin. From the ar platform to the 1911 and more, find the best colt replacement or upgrade part for your firearm. I believe this is the way a 1911 is designed to behave. Most series 80 s owners remove the series 80 parts, with the execption of the liability conscious. Of the mechanical firing pin safeties, the series 80 system is probably the most widely used. There are a lot here, some 46 different pdf manuals, so it may take a second to load.
Sell your colt 1911 series 80 for free today on gunsamerica. Colt mark iv series 80 assemblydisassembly instructions. The entire gun, all the way down to the grip screw heads, has the same uniform finish. Then you get familiar with the extra parts or at least i did. Most series 80s owners remove the series 80 parts, with the execption of the liability conscious. The colt series 80, introduced in 1983, was formally known as the colt mk iv series 80 line of pistols. Series 70 vs series 80 1911addicts the premiere 1911 forum. Customized series 80 model with 2tone finish, bomar sights, ambi safety and checkered grip frame and trigger guard. Brownells is your source for 1911 parts at brownells. Colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale guns international.
Colt government 1911 series 70, govt 1911 series 80 schematic w parts list. They are not reliable and their actions are much worse than series 70s. Another change with the series 80 was to the hammer. Firing pin safety and accidental discharge from dropping a 1911. Woods expertise, stepbystep instructions and crisp photography. Series 80 spacer for 1911 pistols to convert a series 80 safety to series 70. Bypassing the series 80 safety components on the 1911. Like the browning manuals from last week, i am sharing my collection of colt firearm manuals in the event you buy a gun and dont have a manual there are a lot here, some 46 different pdf manuals, so it may take a second to load. Dawson precision is the experienced shooters source for top quality pistols, parts and gear. Let us know when you make your purchase and dont forget a range report. Some claim that this addition makes for a heavier trigger pull. Reassembly of a series 80 style 45 caliber colt 1911 pistol i hope this video helped you avoid a panicked trip to the gunsmith with a box of. In the 70s colt got rid of the lanyard loop on the main spring housing and increased the size of the shelf for the thumb safety. Numrich gun parts is the worlds largest supplier of gun parts, so you can be sure that youll find everything youre looking for from our 1911 schematic, from barrels and sights to magazines and screws.
The series 70 pin top one is the same as the series 80 bottom one. I can feel the tack up pretravel stop and any greater pressure breaks the trigger on my 1911 s like a ice cycle. Initially the 1911 had a half cock feature that incorporated hooks on the hammer, in case the hammer is being thumbed cocked and grip is lost the half cock hooks would stop the hammer from falling to the firing pin and discharging. Jan 12, 2016 an easytoaccess, extended thumb safety rests on the left side of the frame, and the pistol also includes a series 80 firing pin safety. Series 70 vs series 80 1911addicts the premiere 1911. Nov 29, 2015 series 80 on left, series 70 collet on right. Nov, 2010 1911 s do not have a pivot safety what the video was showing was a thumb safety. The 1911 government series 80 completely disassembled the colt 1911 has many advantages. The 1911 government series 80 completely disassembled. Tjs 1911 series 80 to series 70 conversion shims frame slot filler replace the gap used by the colt series 80 firing pin block actuating levers when removed by gunsmiths for crisper trigger pulls. Featured gun classifieds colt pistols 1911 series 70 colt gold cup national match semiauto pistol. Our colt custom shop offers a wide range of special services such as engraving, inlaying and special serializing to the same high standard of quality long. Find parts for a 1911 in this easytounderstand schematic at midwayusa.
With the help of a roll pin punch, we push in the rear end of the firing pin and the firing pin lock plunger, so that the rear plate is free to slide out of its recess. I probably should have loaded them individually, but even doing it this way i still have over. The purpose of the firing pin block is to prevent the firing pin from moving forward unless the trigger is depressed. The front and rear sights were also made larger than what was found on the mk iv series 80 guns. Series 70 vs 80, the difference is more than you think. Definitely add the link above to your resources list. Bypassing the series 80 safety components on the 1911 pistol. Buy 1911 gun parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. While the 1911 has been around for ages and was officially adopted by the us military in 1911, it stayed pretty much unchanged until the 70s. Our colt custom shop offers a wide range of special services such as engraving, inlaying and special serializing to the same high standard of quality long synonymous with the name colt. Pros and cons of removing series 80 parts 1911addicts. Shimslot filler fits in the frame cutout, permitting series 70 slides and components to be fitted to series 80 frames. Colt government 1911 series 70, govt 1911 series 80.
I first leaned towards a very budget build such as from sarco, but after reading one really detailed blog post here, i decided to go with all toptier parts since they would require the least fittingmachining. This instruction manual applies only to colt series 80 plstols, but does not apply. The series 80 hammer uses more of a quarter cock ledge, the. A short video on how to remove the series 80 safety modifications on a 1911. Oct 26, 2018 the series 70 pin top one is the same as the series 80 bottom one. Complete disassembly of a series 80 style 1911 pistol if you found my disassembly and reassembly videos helpful and wish to support my continued efforts, any donations to my paypal account at. The series 80 iswas the term used to refer to a number of modifications made to the firing mechanism of the colt 1911 pistol. Colt auto pistols 1911a1 government series 80 o frame parts list gun schematic.
Find parts for a 1911 in this easytounderstand schematic. Our stateofart facility keeps us on the cutting edge of technology, providing you with the highest quality products at the best price. The collet bushing was replaced with the solid bushing and the phase out was completed around 1988. The colt series 80 is an eyecatcher, right out of the box. Sep 05, 2011 reassembly of a series 80 style 45 caliber colt 1911 pistol i hope this video helped you avoid a panicked trip to the gunsmith with a box of parts. Parts are available to the public for self installation, but can also be. The single biggest change to the 1911 design came about in 1983, when colt introduced the mk iv series 80 pistols.
Like the browning manuals from last week, i am sharing my collection of colt firearm manuals in the event you buy a gun and dont have a manual. That doesnt mean making ones plans contingent on a possibility is at all advisable. Mar 21, 2011 a short video on how to remove the series 80 safety modifications on a 1911. This firing pin blocking mechanism on the series 80 colts differentiates the series 80 colts from the true m1911a1 pistols. The biggest change in the series 80 is the firing pin block. Every professional builder or expert wont look at them or build one. Find colt model 1911a1 government series 80 parts from numrich gun parts.
Shop for your colt government 1911 series 70, govt 1911 series 80 schematic w parts list. It is nessessary to fill this frame gap so the sear will not wander over and lock up the sear trigger mechanism. So we continue with the disassembly of the internal slide parts of this 1911 which includes the automatic firing pin safety update introduced with the colt series 80 models. Also, like the detail strip of a 1911 it is only a pain the first couple times the extra series 80 parts are in there. The government model mk iv series 80 retains a quality of endurance acknowledged since 1911. If its adjusted a bit too tight, then even a little dirt or junk might cause the plunger to be insufficiently depressed. Best series 80 1911 complete tear down in hd youtube. Midwest gun works is proud to offer a wide variety of firearm parts from colt. Lastly, a solid barrel bushing was used instead of the delicate series 70 colletstyle bushing. I can feel the tack up pretravel stop and any greater pressure breaks the trigger on my 1911s like a ice cycle. Read 1911 reliability secrets at the top of the forum.
Shop for colt model 1911 government series 80 parts with numrich gun parts. Schematic w parts list colt government 1911 series 70, govt 1911 series 80 schematic w parts list. In 1983, colt released a new 1911 design dubbed the series 80 also named for the decade during which it was released with a few design changes. Colt 1911 series 80 mark iv gold cup national match this gun is in used condition with pitting on two of the magazines and exposed steel see photos. Reassembly of a series 80 style 45 caliber colt 1911 pistol i hope this video helped you avoid a panicked trip to the gunsmith with a box of parts.
While at it, maybe a site that has schematics for some different guns like a winchester 1984 pre64 3030. These gun diagrams will help you better understand how your firearm is assembled with links to the gun parts for easy check out. To each his own, the shim is very inexpensive, remove the series 80 stuff, try the trigger out, you can always put the stuff back in and restore it to a series 80. Colt firearms factory 1911 series 80 manual original 1984 this is not a reproduction we stand behind our items with a 14 day return policy how we can offer free us shipping as a top rated plus seller we receive a discount on our ebay fees we also receive a us postal service shipping discount we buy all our shipping supplies in bulk by the semi. Most likely, the series 80 wont need any work except for a couple of spring changes and a couple of good mags. The reduction of recoil and muzzle flip is noticeable with the colt dual spring recoil system, especially in the 9mm model, which after a bit of shooting seems to almost instinctively set back on target after each shot. Regarding the clone guns 1911 pattern pistols made by manufacturers other than colt, only paraordinance adopted colts series 80 firing pin block system as well. These updates were added in 1983 and were dubbed the series 80 since the previous revision to the base model gun was similarly dubbed the series 70.
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