Ayoob’s Top 1911 Hacks

[Mike H.]

Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Ayoob’s Top 1911 Hacks” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/ayoob-the-1911-mistake-trainers-tried-to-teach-me/.

 

[Richmo]

Some good tips.....the 1911 is a fine pistol and has served in many capacities throughout the years. I still carry one for government service and think it as more of a companion than a simple firearm.....

 

[fstartsman]

I keep a guitar pic around to use the way you use a pen to avoid the idiot scratch.

 

[TidalWave]

I keep a guitar pic around to use the way you use a pen to avoid the idiot scratch.

I file a small shallow groove in the face of the slide lock, where the plunger rides when the slide lock is pushed into the frame.