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1911 plunger spring

Grolschevik · 2014-12-18 20:23:10

Quick question! The plunger spring on my 1911 is losing tension, causing issues with the slide stop and thumb safety. No big deal yet, but I'd like to prevent it getting worse. So, does anyone know where I'd source a replacement? I'm thinking jewellers, watchmaker suppliers and the like. Your average hardware store…

18-12-2014 8:23pm

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Grolschevik

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Quick question! The plunger spring on my 1911 is losing tension, causing issues with the slide stop and thumb safety. No big deal yet, but I'd like to prevent it getting worse.

So, does anyone know where I'd source a replacement? I'm thinking jewellers, watchmaker suppliers and the like. Your average hardware store wouldn't have something, would they?

I don't want to buy online for a tiny spring!

Thanks!

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#2 03-01-2015 2:02am

Grolschevik

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Nobody?

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#3 03-01-2015 7:59pm

ShRT

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Maybe look in a clicky pen or some people have found small springs in disposable lighters

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#4 03-01-2015 8:02pm

3102derek

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I've a busted kjw 1911, your more than welcome to the spring from it if it's any use

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#5 03-01-2015 10:29pm

Grolschevik

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Good idea Shrt!

Derek, that's a very generous offer! If you're sure you won't regret it sometime in the future, I'd take you up on that...

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#6 04-01-2015 1:32am

thermo

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Next time your looking for the odd ball small parts, it may be worthwhile to contact your nearest retailer and see if they can help with parts for their "graveyard".......

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