Springer 1911a1 factory comp - change barrel or remove comp?

[chutestrate]

I have a govt 1911a1 comp from springfield I'd like to shoot without the compensator. The comp has a set screw that I can remove, but I can't remove the comp. I've only tried it with my hands.

Is it hard to remove and replace if I want to use it? Or does it make better sense to get a second barrel.

I don't need match grade accuracy and I'm not a gunsmith so I'm looking for a drop in barrel.

[hzox221]

I have a govt 1911a1 comp from springfield I'd like to shoot without the compensator. The comp has a set screw that I can remove, but I can't remove the comp. I've only tried it with my hands.

Is it hard to remove and replace if I want to use it? Or does it make better sense to get a second barrel.

I don't need match grade accuracy and I'm not a gunsmith so I'm looking for a drop in barrel.

Can you take a picture of the comp with the slide locked back. I need to get a better idea of the set up to answer your questions.

[762xIan]

Is it hard to remove and replace if I want to use it? Or does it make better sense to get a second barrel.

The barrel should be threaded, remove the set screw, BUT...it is probably locktited on and may need some heat to loosen up.

Though I have heard with some oddball manufacturers they silversoldered them on.

Personally I would get a "new" barrel.

I don't need match grade accuracy and I'm not a gunsmith so I'm looking for a drop in barrel.

"Drop in" is subjective with 1911's....they rarely drop in, usually require fitting and fitting by someone who knows wtf they are doing with a 1911.

[Svickstc]

The barrel should be threaded, remove the set screw, BUT...it is probably locktited on and may need some heat to loosen up.

Though I have heard with some oddball manufacturers they silversoldered them on.

Personally I would get a "new" barrel.



"Drop in" is subjective with 1911's....they rarely drop in, usually require fitting and fitting by someone who knows wtf they are doing with a 1911.

^^This, even if the part says "drop in" please expect some minor fitting, and yes they should know what they are doing!!

Think the loctite thing is a strong posibility, probably only blue so just some minor heat from a heat gun will do the trick

[chutestrate]

This pic is awful so I'll have to try again, but it might be enough.

[Svickstc]

This pic is awful so I'll have to try again, but it might be enough.

ha, you're going to need a better picture and lay off the coffee or meth when taking the picture next time hahahaha