Why Might You Need a 1911 Parts Kit?

The M1911 is probably the most significant handgun platform that has ever been developed. There are a number of reasons for its popularity - so many that it can be hard to start somewhere. Suffice it to say that it was an instant success in engagements when it was released to U.S. troops at the beginning of the 1900s, and it has spread like wildfire in shooting circles throughout the world in the years that have followed. Because it has been widely used - and for many purposes - there are a number of reasons that you might want to invest in a 1911 Parts Kit to maintain, service or even upgrade your own M1911 pistol.



The first reason you might want to think about a 1911 parts kit is not tied to a specific shooting discipline but is a catchall for anyone who owns a 1911 and uses it with fair frequency. It hinges on the fact that most 1911 parts kits will contain all of the functional parts that an M1911 needs to function.

If you use your 1911 heavily, whether for fun or competition, then parts are going to wear out. If you put hundreds or thousands of rounds through your pistol every year, or even more, then sooner or later you are going to need to replace parts, and it can be hard to predict what parts will need replacement. For example, you might experience a problem wherein the recoil spring wears out and the slide fails to reset. You may eventually break a firing pin. Perhaps your extractor will wear down after thousands of rounds. In all of these cases, the repair and replacement are generally easy, and without them, the firearm simply will not function as intended. It can also be tough to predict what will wear out and when, so picking in a 1911 parts kit may be well worth it to be prepared.

Now, in the event that you are a competition shooter, you might want to make your own modifications or upgrades to your 1911. In that event, a 1911 parts kit can be even more valuable because it will enable you not only to replace worn parts but also to add in new parts that you might want to replace for optimal performance. With some parts kits you can replace sights, trigger assemblies and much more to alter the performance of your 1911 for the better, if you so choose.

If that particular scenario applies to you, then you might want to do your shopping at Sarco, Inc. at SarcoInc.com. The reason for this is that not only can you find a 1911 parts kit on their site, but many other specialized parts for M1911s (and many other popular and rare firearms). Because of that, when you want to make an upgrade or alteration to your 1911, you can turn to them to find precisely the part you need. They have just about the widest selection of specialty parts for firearms in the entire industry and are experts at sourcing those that are hard to find. Check out their website or call them at 610-250-3960 to find out more and see for yourself.

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