Umarex colt 1911 a1
A second problem with this condition is that the true 1911A1 does not have a firing pin block and an impact on the hammer which is resting on the firing pin could conceivably cause the gun to go off, although actual instances of this are virtually nonexistent.
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Not only would a round be launched in circumstances which would be at best embarrassing and possibly tragic, but also the thumb would be behind the slide as it cycled, resulting in serious injury to the hand. Should the thumb slip, the hammer would drop and fire the gun.
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In order to lower the hammer, the trigger must be pulled and the hammer lowered slowly with the thumb onto the firing pin, the end of which is only a few millimeters away from the primer of a live round. There is no way to avoid this with the 1911 design.
Umarex colt 1911 a1 manual#
When you rack the slide to chamber a round in the 1911, the hammer is cocked and the manual safety is off. Its biggest drawback is that it looks scary to people who don't understand the operation and safety features of the pistol.Ĭondition Two is problematic for several reasons, and is the source of more negligent discharges than the other conditions. Generally speaking, Condition One offers the best balance of readiness and safety. The mode of readiness preferred by the experts is Condition One. The are:Ĭondition 0 - A round is in the chamber, hammer is cocked, and the safety is off.Ĭondition 1 - Also known as "cocked and locked," means a round is in the chamber, the hammer is cocked, and the manual thumb safety on the side of the frame is applied.Ĭondition 2 - A round is in the chamber and the hammer is down.Ĭondition 3 - The chamber is empty and hammer is down with a charged magazine in the gun.Ĭondition 4 - The chamber is empty, hammer is down and no magazine is in the gun. This item can be shipped outside the United Kingdom and can be delivered to you direct.The legendary guru of the combat 1911, Jeff Cooper, came up with the "Condition" system to define the state of readiness of the 1911-pattern pistol. If you do not have the old part or do not want to send it to us then the order will have to be sent to a Registered Firearms Dealer with whom you MUST make arrangements to accept this part on your behalf. The original item MUST be sent to us by recorded delivery. If you are sending the old part please make a note of this in the ‘Comments’ section of your order. We can only send pistons to you direct if you first send the old part to us for exchange. If you enter an incorrect shipping address, a £2.50 administration fee will apply upon refund to rectify the error. YOU MUST ENTER YOUR NOMINATED RFD'S ADDRESS UPON CHECKOUT.ĭO NOT ORDER UNLESS YOU DO THIS or intend to collect in person from our shop.
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