1911 HELP

[wesman5000]

I am new to the 1911, I got a RIA GI model, I replaced the grip safety with a drop in beaver tail. I still have the original hammer but it won't cock back, do I need to replace this also? I planned on doing it anyway, but I just wanted to make sure I am not doing something wrong.

[BRUNO1911]

maybe this will help http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oSg42YCfP8

GL

[Kruzr]

A GI hammer is too long to cock with a beavertail grip safety. You can either bob the hammer or replace it with a Commander type hammer.

[Riodog]

I really like beavertails!
Rio

[wesman5000]

Thanks guys already got 1 ordered. Thanks again for the help

[mtenenhaus]

that was a nice video, i learned a lot from watching. thanks

[Chief-7700]

I am new to the 1911, I got a RIA GI model, I replaced the grip safety with a drop in beaver tail. I still have the original hammer but it won't cock back, do I need to replace this also? I planned on doing it anyway, but I just wanted to make sure I am not doing something wrong.

To save yourself some major heartburn get a hammer and sear that are already
mated like the ones from Cylinder and Slide. A GS is not a drop in part you need to mated it to the trigger bow so it functions.