1911 Hammer Bite. Avoidable?

[waltzmchunt]

I ended up kind of Frankensteining together between the 1911A1 and the MESOC clone, basically trying to make a milspec with a ring hammer and extended beavertail. I just have a natural tendency to ride up high when I shoot, so this should keep my hand tucked back enough while riding high.

 

[waltzmchunt]

Also, having taken one down to almost the frame, I think I can see why people can get addicted to buying and modifying 1911s.

 

[NeoBlackdog]

I'm trying to visualize how the gun can recoil enough that the hammer is hitting you there? Is it the hammer hitting you or the slide? One handed grip or two?
I'm not a 1911 guy, only shot a couple of 'em, but am having a hard time wrapping my head around that type of injury.

 

[Medic!]

The world is constantly trying to bite me.

 

[waltzmchunt]

I'm trying to visualize how the gun can recoil enough that the hammer is hitting you there? Is it the hammer hitting you or the slide? One handed grip or two?
I'm not a 1911 guy, only shot a couple of 'em, but am having a hard time wrapping my head around that type of injury.

I got big man paws, and the web of my hand squeezes up to where the hammer resets to after firing. I get pinched, or sometimes even tore up to the point of bleeding. It seems to happen with both two handed or one handed. I've tried to ride lower, with my thumb low instead of high, but my hand just seems to naturally want to creep up unto the pistol and get back into biting range.

 

[1775usmc]

Dremel go brrrrrrrrr.

Speaking only for myself I'll modify a gun to allow a high grip before I would ever grip the gun "lower" or change my grip.

 

[Stomper]

I think the easier solution in these situations is to just amputate the hand.

 

[NeoBlackdog]

I think the easier solution in these situations is to just amputate the hand.

Or buy a Glock.

 

[1775usmc]

Or buy a Glock.

Some people prefer jam.

 

[Tony617]

Wow I own a Colt Series 70 and Springfield Garrison and have never had a 1911 hammer bite. Adjust your grip accordingly so you don't get the hammer bite.