The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - It also appears the "N" lever @ MGW might be something else

It also appears the "N" lever @ MGW might be something else (reply)

FOG — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 19:40:32 +0000

I guess the 'N' stands for nickel after all.

Seriously, Thanks for the info!

It also appears the "N" lever @ MGW might be something else (reply)

Charles — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:28:56 +0000

same gizmo..One size fits GM, Gold Cup and Commander

You're most welcome (reply)

FOG — Sun, 07 Jul 2013 18:12:20 +0000

Midwest Gun Works has some (reply)

Charles — Sun, 07 Jul 2013 17:58:40 +0000

That is what I needed. These parts are common to all Colt Series 80 1911 autopistols. I ordered one out. I was not familiar with this company. Thanks..

It also appears the "N" lever @ MGW might be something else (reply)

FOG — Sun, 07 Jul 2013 17:06:43 +0000

Like a Horse Of A Different Color (?)

"Colt 1911 Firing Pin Plunger Lever Nickel" @ Midwest Gun Works

While we're at it, the 'standard' version is listed and looks like this:

"Colt 1911 Firing Pin Safety Plunger Lever, Standard Models" @ Midwest Gun Works

HTH

That is evidently correct (reply)

FOG — Sun, 07 Jul 2013 16:57:22 +0000

According to what I found, there are three sizes/heights marked "1", "2", or "3".

On the 1911 Forum, the well-known gunsmith, Don Williams, said this regarding height:

...I try to shoot for about .120, though I know that .100 is supposed to be minimum. The #1 lever is the highest lifting of the three common levers, though Colt did make one that was stamped "N" for a while, which did lift it higher. This lever has since been discontinued, and most 'smiths will bend the lever to get more lift.

HTH

Colt Series 80 part needed (reply)

Murphy — Sun, 07 Jul 2013 16:17:46 +0000

Charles,

I may be wrong, but I believe there are two different heights of plunger levers. While they look exactly alike, it can be a matter of only a couple of thousandth's that determine if it works properly or not.

Hopefully, someone can come along and verify that. I'm certain I've seen them offered in 2 heights.

Murphy

Midwest Gun Works has some (reply)

FOG — Sun, 07 Jul 2013 16:10:21 +0000

'Blue' (presumably) or 'Nickel' @ $2.99 ea

HTH

Colt Series 80 part needed

Charles — Sun, 07 Jul 2013 15:51:53 +0000

Anbody have a firing pin plunger lever for a Colt Series 80 GM laying about. I need one and they don't seem to be in supply now from any of the suppliers.