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SHAMUSPI · 03-16-2010, 10:09 PM

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?

NGIB · 03-16-2010, 10:29 PM

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...

SHAMUSPI · 03-16-2010, 11:10 PM

Thanks, but when it comes to ordering parts, which series do I order for my Smith?

**canebrake** · 03-16-2010, 11:14 PM

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

NGIB · 03-16-2010, 11:16 PM

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.

Forgive me for trying to be accurate. It took me years to realize that all soft drinks in the South are "Cokes" and the correct answer to "What kind of Coke you want?" might be a Sprite...

SHAMUSPI · 03-17-2010, 01:59 AM

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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

GOOD LORD, CANE! Hit me again and I'll cry.