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11-06-2012, 11:26 PM
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Colt 45 Auto, Safety Question
I have a Series 70 Gold Cup 45 that the safety starts to engage when it is fired. I tried to increase the conical cutout where the coil spring plunger contacts the safety. It still does not remain completely off when firing. Should I continue to deepen the cutout? Do I need to replace the safety lever? If the detent is to deep then it becomes difficult to engage. Replace the coil spring?
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11-07-2012, 09:10 AM
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just curious. is it an amdi safety. and id switch out the safety lever before you do anything thats permanent. sometimes the solution is easier then we expect.
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11-07-2012, 10:09 AM
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How new is the gun?
If new, and you are modifying, you could void the warranty.
Have you looked into getting a new spring?
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11-07-2012, 11:42 AM
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Replace the spring-
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11-07-2012, 12:28 PM
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Put your thumb on top of the safety. Leave it there. Fire.
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11-07-2012, 12:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BillM
Put your thumb on top of the safety. Leave it there. Fire.
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Yeah--That'll fix it 
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11-07-2012, 01:10 PM
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Replace the spring and the safety. Really, unless you're an accomplished gunsmith, don't be trusting your safety mods. That's not real smart man.
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11-07-2012, 04:16 PM
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Guess I'll try replacing the coil spring first. That's the easiest thing to do.
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