1911 hammer bite solutions?

[vta]

? I assure you excessive weight is not a problem I have!

i really couldn't care less. just an observatioon.

[C.W.M.V.]

i really couldn't care less. just an observatioon.

I havent noticed that. What I have noticed is that the majority of civilians is overweight, regardless of gun enthusiasm.

[Big Dad]

Hammer Bite!

? I assure you excessive weight is not a problem I have!

Was just looking at the RIA Gov 1911. It appears that the contour of the hammer is shaped a bit diffefent, that may contribute. My 1911 Gov Springfield is out of the box stock with the exception of a King Barrel and Bushing.....Never been bit....

Because they don't make a 46!

[JanG]

i have a springfield gi and i have been a victim of hammer bite. tried bobbing just the hammer a little and still get redness on the web of my hand. i've smoothed the edges on the grip safety that makes contact on my hand. it feels a lot better but i have yet to try it out.

i used a fine small round file

[Colt]

I think you'll either need to bob the hammer or go with a new grip safety, which will probably require a new hammer - unless you want to change the way you hold the pistol.

Good luck.

[SDJim]

Bullseye shooters (for the most part) want as high of a grip as possible and you can't install a beaver tail or bobbed hammer. So hammer bite is a way of life for most of us one time or another. I usually put a heavy duty bandaid or athletic tape in the web of my hand everyday I'm shooting a match.

[jben]

I personally like a beaver tail on my 1911.
I do have a RIA without and I solved the hammer bite by using a batting glove on my trigger hand. It's thin enough that it doesn't affect my grip and it keeps the web of my hand out of the way.