Arched cabin plans. Of all my 1911's, the most naturally...
Arched cabin plans. Of all my 1911's, the most naturally pointing and comfortable to shoot are my round buts. It's always puzzed me why commercial 1911's have all gone to the long trigger and flat MSH, since the military changed from 1911 to 1911A1 after much feed back from the troops. Most all 1911's back then were arched. It requires a tad of wrist adjustment to align the sights. Feb 25, 2023 · I installed an Ed Brown arched housing on a Colt '91, and the housing is JUST slightly too long. Semper Gumby - Semper Fi! Security Anti-Terrorism Safety - Overseas Protective Service Reply C May 11, 2011 · For me the arched is better, although I can shoot either. Now it seems arched is rarer than hens teeth. Jun 29, 2019 · I have a friend who claims he can double tap a 1911 much faster with an arched mainspring housing than with the flat one. He waxes eloquent about a top notch USPSA shooter told him to change his mainspring housing to the arched one and how this made a great difference in his double taps. If you find your are consistently indexing the gun below the intended point of aim, an arched mainspring should elevate the position of the gun to point higher. May 29, 2024 · I'm big-handed, and liked the feel of the arched mainspring housing, but after doing some experimenting and swapping back and forth at the range, found the flat mainspring housing pointed more naturally. That was 30 years ago. Most Jan 1, 2021 · The arched housing was mean to help raise the muzzle in relation to the shooter's hand. Or I make it right…for me. I also have one Bobtail 1911, but I don't care for the feel as much as the round buts. The S&A housing is completely checkered, very functional. I'm an advocate of point shooting in some situations and the arched mainspring housing points better. I'd really like to try Ed Brown's wedge design. The modern production 1911 - high visibility sights, beavertail grip safety, aluminum trigger, good trigger pull, enhanced slide/ frame fit, accurized barrel/bushing fit. Feb 18, 2010 · Arched or flat? If you plan to shoot your weapon from the draw, I would take the time to experiment with both to see which MS housing shape helps you to align the sights on target the best. Jan 4, 2002 · I like the arched better myself. The arch fits my hand better with my grip style. Why the change? Does anyone actually think straight feels better? Or is it just a fad of the times until some pro shooter makes. The surface was also checkered since soldiers had also complained that the smooth housing of the M1911 made the grip somewhat slippery, which is what the Army manual you quoted had alluded to. Dec 15, 2025 · With an Arched mainspring housing my front sight is up a bit, sorta like how a Glock points for me. Thumbs forward and riding the safety. Why the change? Does anyone actually think straight feels better? Or is it just a fad of the times until some pro shooter makes Feb 25, 2023 · I installed an Ed Brown arched housing on a Colt '91, and the housing is JUST slightly too long. Dec 16, 2025 · With an Arched mainspring housing my front sight is up a bit, sorta like how a Glock points for me. It felt good in the hand. Jan 1, 2022 · Put an arched mainspring housing on it and I begin saying inappropriate things, create a safe queen or a For Sale ad. Generally, I like checkered housings, but I prefer smooth side borders, as on serrated housings. Looks like a thoughtful compromise between arched and flat. May 19, 2014 · my first 1911 had an arched MSH. ts1xkz, f2pa, ez9vq, c5dg, sv82y, fuzla, 5omiy, yyqdt, jpjz, 8blh,