Springfield 1911 Key Safety

[shepherddogs]

I have a Springfield Mispec 1911 with the new key lock. The thumb safety is hard as h*** to disengage. Could this be caused by the lock mechanism? If so how difficult is it to remove? I have no experience with key lock guns and probably wouldn't have bought the gun had I realized it had the lock. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[actionflies]

You need to buy a new mainspring housing. Go to 1911fourm.com and do a search in the SA section.

 

[shepherddogs]

Thanks for the info Action.

 

[Jim Watson]

A lot of people, me included do not approve of such superfluous parts in our guns. But the key lock does not act on or affect the thumb safety.

 

[ForneyRider]

Called the ILS. No problems with mine.

You can get a replacement MSH from several manufacturer's. Basically any of the high end 1911 custom market offers replacement parts. The parts are cheap. Hard to match finish is what I hear as a common complaint. Minor fitting requirement.

m1911 forum site has lots of posts on this subject.
They have a Springfield section.