Flat vs. Arched mainspring housing - 1911Forum
Jan 4, 2002 · I like the arched better myself. I'm an advocate of point shooting in some situations and the arched mainspring housing points better. I'd really like to try Ed Brown's wedge …
Who Makes The "Best" Steel Arched Mainspring... - 1911Forum
Feb 25, 2023 · I installed an Ed Brown arched housing on a Colt '91, and the housing is JUST slightly too long. Generally, I like checkered housings, but I prefer smooth side borders, as on …
Purpose of an arched mainspring housing - 1911Forum
Jun 26, 2014 · Is the purpose of an arched mainspring housing solely to change the feel of the grip, and to help insure the grip safety is more easily disengaged or both? Or neither?
Arched , Or Flat Mainspring Housing - Opinions needed please
Feb 18, 2010 · Arched mainspring housing cures shooting low, short trigger is easier to reach and control. Flat mainspring housingss and long triggers (usually with "lightening" holes) are …
Mainspring housing fitting - 1911Forum
May 31, 2019 · So I'm wanting to change the factory mainspring housing to an arched stainless and checkered one. I will also be adding arched mainspring housing to my other two 1911's, …
What's the Difference - Main spring housing? | 1911Forum
Oct 26, 2005 · The arched mainspring housing was introduced on the A1 version of the 1911 back around 1924. The reason for doing so was to aid in pointing similarity to the type of revolver …
Arched vs. Flat Mainspring Housing - 1911Forum
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 …
WWII Military 1911 Mainspring Housing's - 1911Forum
Jan 28, 2006 · For some reason, the arched MSH put the web between my thumb and forefinger into harms way (have the scars to prove it). Went back to the flat MSH, solved the problem. …
Why Arched MSH vs Flat? - 1911Forum
May 11, 2011 · For me the arched is better, although I can shoot either. The arch fits my hand better with my grip style. Thumbs forward and riding the safety. It's always puzzed me why …
Curved Backstrap vs Straight - 1911Forum
Apr 28, 2004 · Those of you with Milspecs and WWII's....how do you like the curved backstrap as opposed to the straight backstraps on the Loadeds? Pros and cons are welcome.