What do you all recommend to change out on my Colt 1991 Series 80 to get rid of that

[SemperFi 374]

Hello all, I'm fairly new to this forum and wanted to see what other recommend for me to change out/ upgrade on my Series 80 GI model handgun to get rid of the the nasty hammer bite! I took my new 1911 out for a spin this past weekend and now I know what hammer bite is and want to get rid of it very quickly!
Does anyone recommend any parts to add and from where... heard Wilson Combat has good upgrade parts, will these drop right in without having to take them to a gunsmith? Has someone done updates with a beaver tail grip safety to help get rid of Hammer bite?

Thanks in advance,
Eddie

[El Pistolero]

If you want "non gunsmith" parts then the best bet is the wilson drop in beavertail. However you may have to fit the tang (the tab that extends to block the trigger bow when not depressed) on it, the drop in part means you won't have to fit it to the frame. It's not hard to do though. Plus you will probably need to take the spur of the hammer down a little to keep it from contacting the new beavertail.

Here is the part at brownells:

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=3...S_Govt__Safety

[gottripletsNC]

I have all ideas its not hammer bite. That was prevalent on 1911s, but not so A1s which is what the series 80 is modeled after. I expect you have the same issue I do. The sharp crisp edges of the standard grip safety just eat up the webbing of your hand. Either way the fix is the same. I would buy a BT grip safety. You can bob the hammer as Jerry said, or just bite the bullet and buy a ignition set and have someone fit them for you. Ignition set - sear, disconnect and new hammer for BT safety. While you are in there you could have a poor man's trigger job done as well.
ORRRR
you could get used to the standard configuration and enjoy the gun as it was designed. But that takes some time. I personally like the clean looks of the standard, but prefer to shoot one with a BT safety

[jm1911c]

For me, beaver tails are mandatory. I love the look of the classic short grip safety and spur hammer, but in practice, I find them to be counterproductive to good shooting. The Wilson drop in beaver tail is good option also the lock work can be replaced at the same time to avoid permanent alterations to the original parts. I like, and have used on all of my 1911's, the Tactical II hammer, sear, and dis connector set from Cylinder and Slide. They aren't cheap at about $150.00 a set, but if you can detail strip the gun, you can save yourself from sending the thing to a pistol smith and waiting. Just be sure to know the limits of your skill, and pay attention to the instructions. All three of the kits that I have bought dropped in with no fitting. The hammer hooks and sear relief angles are cut by the folks at C&S and the parts are hardened tool steel.

[OD*]

The easiest and quickest way to alleviate your hammer bite, Eddie, is to remove a little material from the hammer itself, as Jerry mentioned.

But I have to agree with JM, get a drop-in of whatever maker, and save any original Colt parts and keep them unaltered.

[SemperFi 374]

Thanks to all the chimed in, the feedback was very useful and will help me get the right parts for my pistol.... Love this site, has been very helpful in answering all my questions regarding my favorite pistols....1911's!!

Many thanks to everyone for taking some time to give your opinion.

Eddie

[SemperFi 374]

Ordered one of the Wilson Drop In Beavertails and it went in without any mods needed, truly is a drop in and go play item... Many thanks for pointing me in this direction to solve my hammer bite issue.

I can't wait to try this gun out with the addition items I added, upgraded to a better trigger by buying a Fusion trigger kit! Now the gun is ready to throw some additional lead down range!

Thanks for everyone's input on how to go about solving my hammer bite problem.

Regards,
Eddie

[El Pistolero]

Congrats, let us know how it performs.

[Dilbert]

An extended ejector (if not already fitted) is another easy drop in fit. True, some tuning may be required, but nothing you can't do yourself.

[OD*]

An extended ejector (if not already fitted) is another easy drop in fit. True, some tuning may be required, but nothing you can't do yourself.

The new Colt Government Models (post 2000 at least), have an extended ejector, not as extended as the ones used in the Commanders and 9mm/Super .38s, but more so than the older Government Models. FWIW