1911 slide stop with sharp edge

[S&W29]

I recently purchased a Springfield Armory 1911 GI model. It's a great gun that performs excellently. However, the slide stop is so sharp on top that it puts deep gashes on the leather IWB holster I use. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can correct this problem? Are there replacement slide stops that are smoother, or could I have a gunsmith correct the problem?

[C. Richard Archie]

The John Browning designed 1911 is the ultimate kit gun. There are a number of aftermarket parts that are basically "drop in" replacements, and there are several great guides which give direction to disassemble and replace parts. Brownell's is a place to start.

Of course, the slide stop does provide a "bump" by necessity, it must protrude to allow for user to function it for the slide to release. If there is a burr on yours that is dinking up your holster, a smith can shape it, and possibly spot treat any discoloration that results (depending on the finish of your weapon).

[S&W29]

I've checked out the Brownells website. Would something like this be what I'm looking for?

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2746 ... SLIDE_STOP

I assume this would fit any standard 1911.

[C. Richard Archie]

If your personal weapon is Stainless Steel, that one should work fine. You probably could buff down the current slide release (I am a glass half full kind of guy)and not show a loss of finish if it is a SS version. If your pistol is is blued, you will want to find one that is blued already, or you can take her down a little, and spot refinish.

[S&W29]

Well, my gun as the parkerized finish. As far as looks goes I don't really care if the parts don't match up finish wise, unless that could hinder the performance of the gun. There were some other blued slide stops, but I really don't want to pay twice as much if all I'm getting out of the higher price is a part with a matching finish. But as I said before, if having a slide stop with a different finish hinders the performance I will of course buy something different.

[C. Richard Archie]

Don't think that finish difference will make one whit of difference in performance.

[wlhawk]

I'd contact Springfield Armory as they have excellent customer service and a lifetime warranty.

[S&W29]

I should have thought of that. My new slide stop just came in the mail yesterday, but I won't be home until this afternoon to check it out. I"ll call Springfield and ask if there is anything they can do.

[tnxdshooter]