STI 2011 Beavertail Issue

[D1911]

The STI 2011 doesn't have normal grip panels (The grip assy is one piece and includes the trigger guard). You should be able to push out the mainspring housing pin, remove the mag well and slide the mainspring housing down slightly. If the trigger/sear spring isn't out of its slot in the frame, you should be able to swing the grip safety down in its normal position (provided nothing is broken). This should allow you to press the trigger and lower the hammer completely (We're assuming the gun's unloaded!). Then push the MSH back up in position (making sure the hammer strut is on the main spring cap in the MSH), reinstall the mag well and reinsert the MSH pin. The only issue is you may have to fight the main spring a bit to make sure the MSH is flush to get the pin back in. If that doesn't work for you, pulling the MSH will allow you to cock the hammer (under no spring pressure), set the thumb safety and field strip the gun. Then you can tackle the issue with just the frame, which should be no sweat (see above), as long as nothing is broken or bent.

[phdo]

You should be able to push out the mainspring housing pin, remove the mag well and slide the mainspring housing down slightly. If the trigger/sear spring isn't out of its slot in the frame, you should be able to swing the grip safety down in its normal position (provided nothing is broken). This should allow you to press the trigger and lower the hammer completely (We're assuming the gun's unloaded!). Then push the MSH back up in position (making sure the hammer strut is on the main spring cap in the MSH), reinstall the mag well and reinsert the MSH pin. The only issue is you may have to fight the main spring a bit to make sure the MSH is flush to get the pin back in.

Holy cow. That sounds difficult. I will YouTube some videos for reference and try this. Thank you.

[D1911]

Holy cow. That sounds difficult. I will YouTube some videos for reference and try this. Thank you.

It actually sounds worse then it is. I've done it a few times on my STI Marauder and it's relatively simple if you take your time.

[Dooder]

The msh is stippled and blended in really well. That it looks like its integral. Knock the pin out and it will slide out. But with that being said you have an STI 2011 and your posts do not sound like you're familiar with either the 1911 or 2011. Your replies to comments about how to manage the gun show that you're apprehensive and do not understand the gun. I could be wrong and excuse me if I am. But if you can't fully inspect the functionality of the gun then you potentially have a dangerous situation if the safety or fire control is compromised. Maybe the hammer hooks got beefd or whatever it may be, maybe nothing. But I would suggest that you take it to someone, and imo not STI. There is a handful of good 2011 smiths in the Los Angeles area.

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[Mute]

Where do you live? Maybe one of us local to you can lend a hand.

[saudadeii]

As a few have said, it’s a 2011. Remove the pin at the rear of the magwell . That will release the magwell and msh. Since you’re at half cock, there will be some tension on it. Then slide the msh down about a half inch and rotate the grip safety back into place. You should be able to decock now. Push the msh back up and install the magwell and pin.

I too would fully disassemble it to inspect everything.

Here’s a vid.

https://youtu.be/C_TMjYH3gP0

[CWL]

The msh is stippled and blended in really well. That it looks like its integral. Knock the pin out and it will slide out. But with that being said you have an STI 2011 and your posts do not sound like you're familiar with either the 1911 or 2011. Your replies to comments about how to manage the gun show that you're apprehensive and do not understand the gun. I could be wrong and excuse me if I am. But if you can't fully inspect the functionality of the gun then you potentially have a dangerous situation if the safety or fire control is compromised. Maybe the hammer hooks got beefd or whatever it may be, maybe nothing. But I would suggest that you take it to someone, and imo not STI. There is a handful of good 2011 smiths in the Los Angeles area.

My thoughts exactly. So many "Operators" out there don't know how to operate their firearms.

Looks like removal of the main spring housing is needed to slide the grip safety back into position.

[phdo]

STI 2011 Beavertail Issue

Where do you live? Maybe one of us local to you can lend a hand.

I live in Modesto and work in San Jose. If anyone knows a good smith in either city please let me know.

My thoughts exactly. So many "Operators" out there don't know how to operate their firearms.



Looks like removal of the main spring housing is needed to slide the grip safety back into position.

[JTROKS]

You should be able to knock the MSH pin that’s also retaining the magwell. If the MSH is polymer I’m thinking the MSH is a bit tore up where you probably can’t see while it’s still in the gun.

It’s really not much different than a Springfield 1911, only difference is the polymer grip that removable, wide body/mag, magwell.

[CWL]

Only difference is the price, they operate tbe same. If you know to to remove the MSH in one you can with the other. So you think the more expensive the gun, the more prone to breakage from standard disassembly?

[phdo]

Only difference is the price, they operate tbe same. If you know to to remove the MSH in one you can with the other. So you think the more expensive the gun, the more prone to breakage from standard disassembly?

[Old Flash]

Holy cow. That sounds difficult. I will YouTube some videos for reference and try this. Thank you.

If you haven't seen this one, it's pretty good vid for 2011 disassembly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_TMjYH3gP0

[bug_eyedmonster]

OP,

I work in San Jose, assuming nothing is broken, I can take it apart for you and get it back together, or at least tell you what broke. Send me a PM and we'll see about a meet up.

Jerry