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1911 ARCHED MAINSPING HOUSING Reviews & Ratings

Fully-Checkered, Drop-In Fit

The combat shooters choice for increased grip and comfort. Helps keep the gun from shifting in your hand during recoil. Made from solid steel. Checkered models feature machine cut checkering in 20 lines per inch. Smooth models, with no checkering for concealed carry use, available to fit the 1911 Auto Government Model, and Para-Ordnance P-10/P-12. No fitting required.

SPECS: Steel, blued (BL) or stainless (SS), arched (AR). Available to fit Govt./Commander (GM). Para-Ordnance P-14/P-16 (P01). 2-1?6" (5.2cm) long, .536" (13.6mm) wide. Officers Model ACP (OM).

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Reviews Summary

Overall, the 1911 Arched Mainspring Housing receives mixed reviews; while many customers praise its easy installation and solid fit, some express frustration with quality control, requiring fitting adjustments. The excellent checkering is frequently highlighted, but issues with rough finishes and inconsistent dimensions dampen its appeal, leading to varied recommendations.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Installation Experience

55%

Several reviewers highlight the ease of installation, with many reporting that the part dropped right into place without requiring any fitting. However, this experience isn’t universal, as a few others faced challenges that required careful fitting or adjustments, affecting their overall satisfaction.

Product Quality

60%

Quality appears to be a mixed bag among the reviews. Many praised the checkering and solid feel of the housing, yet others noted issues such as rough finishes, off-axis pin holes, and significant fitting needed. Quality control seems to be a concern for a subset of reviewers.

Checkering Design

45%

The checkering is frequently complimented for its functional and aesthetic appeal, significantly enhancing grip control. However, some reviews mention inconsistencies, such as rough patches that affected comfort, suggesting that while well-designed, the execution may vary.

Value for Money

35%

Customers have mixed feelings about the price of the mainspring housing. While many find the product worth the cost due to its performance enhancement, a few feel it is somewhat expensive for the level of quality received, raising questions about overall value.

Recommendation Variability

50%

Recommendations vary significantly among reviewers. While many endorse the product wholeheartedly, praising its features, others express hesitance due to quality concerns, indicating that potential buyers may need to weigh the evidence carefully before purchasing.

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Not well finished

Smith & Alexander housings are cast, and very little or no effort is made to finish them. The MSH that I received had as-cast rails with a lot of flashing and crud that needed to be filed off. The flat that holds in the sear spring was also very uneven. Not worth the effort to make it work when there are billet machined MSH's available.