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 03-16-2010, 11:09 PM | #1 | Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 69 |  Series 70 or 80?
I don't have a clue! I have a Smith & Wesson stainless 1911, model #108282. In ordering parts, do I order for a 70 or 80 series? How can you tell the difference between a series?  | 
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| 03-16-2010, 11:29 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7,158 |
The S&W 1911 models use a Swartz (sic?) firing pin block. The term series 70 and series 80 are Colt specific but the term firing pin block or firing pin safety is more generic. There are 2 main types - those that operate by the trigger and those that operate by the grip safety. Basically theres a link that operates a plunger in the bottom of the slide. If you see a plunger towards the rear of the slide (near the disconnector notch) you have a firing pin block... | |
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| 03-17-2010, 12:10 AM | #3 | Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 69 |
Thanks, but when it comes to ordering parts, which series do I order for my Smith? | |
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| 03-17-2010, 12:14 AM | #4 | I'm always 10-8 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 150 miles NE of Sloppy Joe's Bar, in the "GunShine" State Posts: 17,399 |
The S&W 1911 models use a Swartz (sic?) firing pin block. The term series 70 and series 80 are Colt specific but the term firing pin block or firing pin safety is more generic. There are 2 main types - those that operate by the trigger and those that operate by the grip safety. Basically theres a link that operates a plunger in the bottom of the slide. If you see a plunger towards the rear of the slide (near the disconnector notch) you have a firing pin block...(SERIES 80)
NO PLUNGER = SERIES 70 __________________ .
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| 03-17-2010, 12:16 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7,158 |
Again, series 70 and series 80 are terms applicable only to a Colt. S&W, Kimber, and the other manufacturers use their own terms. Most of the parts are the same. Firing pins are different though.
Again, your S&W has an FPB so you could say it's a series 80 but that is not technically correct. Depending on what parts you're buying, I'd call and ask if they fit a S&W 1911. Or list them here, I've owned 2 of that particular model.
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| 03-17-2010, 02:59 AM | #6 | Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 69 |
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Originally Posted by canebrake
The S&W 1911 models use a Swartz (sic?) firing pin block. The term series 70 and series 80 are Colt specific but the term firing pin block or firing pin safety is more generic. There are 2 main types - those that operate by the trigger and those that operate by the grip safety. Basically theres a link that operates a plunger in the bottom of the slide. If you see a plunger towards the rear of the slide (near the disconnector notch) you have a firing pin block...(SERIES 80)
NO PLUNGER = SERIES 70
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GOOD LORD, CANE! Hit me again and I'll cry. 
Tell me; where is the section for those of us who are new to 1911's, and don't profess to be intelligent on the subject. 
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| 03-17-2010, 04:13 AM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: portland Posts: 155 |
Good question and a great answer. | |
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| 03-17-2010, 04:25 AM | #8 | I'm always 10-8 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 150 miles NE of Sloppy Joe's Bar, in the "GunShine" State Posts: 17,399 |
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GOOD LORD, CANE! Hit me again and I'll cry.
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Originally Posted by SHAMUSPI
Tell me; where is the section for those of us who are new to 1911's, and don't profess to be intelligent on the subject.
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| 03-17-2010, 05:23 AM | #9 | Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 69 |
Glock?..........GLOCK!?!
That's just plain low, Cane, low ! 
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| 03-17-2010, 07:30 AM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 871 |
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Originally Posted by SHAMUSPI
Glock?..........GLOCK!?!
That's just plain low, Cane, low ! |
Low...Yes, but damn accurate... | |
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