1911 Plunger Detent Spring

[41 mag fan]

I lost my detent spring to my Remington R1. Is there an easy replacement spring I could buy from a hardware store or do I need to go thru Brownells? I looked on there but the only thing they offer is the 1911 Auto Plunger Detent Assembly. Shipping costs will cost more than the part does.
Thanks to any who can offer me guidance here

[Artful]

you talking about this?
http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/frame-parts/frame-hardware/plunger-spring-assemblies/1911-auto-plunger-detent-assembly-prod42378.aspx#.UKwyfOS_HT8

I'd visit the local gunsmith - bet he has some in stock - or visit the local bullseye shooters group - spares are a necessary evil for competition shooting

[DCM]

When you get the new one I would intentionally put a very SMALL kink in the middle of it so it stays in the plunger tube rather than launching itself.
Just enough so there is slight tension against the tube.
I can't really describe this very well, help please!

[Mk42gunner]

Did you lose just the spring or did you also lose one of the two plungers with it?

Robert

[41 mag fan]

Did you lose just the spring or did you also lose one of the two plungers with it?

Robert

No I lost just the spring. For some reason, it was hard to get out, the safety plunger came out, so i used a paper clip to help pull the spring out. I pulled, it separated from the slide stop plunger, it launched and disappeared into the abyss of the shop.
Never thought of trying the gunsmiths.... might take a drive in the morning before work.

[41 mag fan]

you talking about this?
http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/frame-parts/frame-hardware/plunger-spring-assemblies/1911-auto-plunger-detent-assembly-prod42378.aspx#.UKwyfOS_HT8

I'd visit the local gunsmith - bet he has some in stock - or visit the local bullseye shooters group - spares are a necessary evil for competition shooting

Yes thats it Artful.... I'm gonna take a drive to the gunsmiths and see what he's got in the morning. Never thought of seeing if they'd have any. Thanks!

[MtGun44]

Correct spring should have a twist applied in the middle to cause it to stay put and NOT
fall out. Pulling it out is rarely necessary. You might lose it. :bigsmyl2:


Basically, nothing but the correct spring will work.
Bill

[Artful]

Yes thats it Artful.... I'm gonna take a drive to the gunsmiths and see what he's got in the morning. Never thought of seeing if they'd have any. Thanks!

Did you get one?

[lkydvl]

I have just a few(!) from Steve. Are you still needing one?

Andre`

[RG1911]

Recommendation: What I did with my Remington R1 was to remove that entire plunger mess. Brownell's sells an inexpensive spacer that takes up the space that was used by the two levers. It's a 5-minute job.

Richard

[41 mag fan]

I have just a few(!) from Steve. Are you still needing one?

Andre`

Andre if you got a couple, i'd sure like to buy them.
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