I just picked up my 9mm R.O. tonight, finally after week of excitement waiting for it. Inspecting the MSH I noticed that there are 2 holes , 1 for the key and another for a pin to hold the spring, I guess? I am planning to inatall a S&A magwell to the pistol. Now, what exactly is the purpose of the key and pin holes? Will it affect the function (safety & reliability) since the 1 pc magwell does not have those ? Or I can still gonahesd and install the magwell? Also, is the kit supposed to come with a snap-on plastic stopper to aid in the field stripping? Mine did not. Tnx
Mine came with the guide rod stop takedown. You can get them at MidwayUSA but they only come in a pack of 5. I went ahead and got a pack just because these are tiny little pieces of plastic that could go flying at any time. They tend to disappear. Your manual will describe the function of the Springfield Armory Integral Locking System (ILS). It can be removed without affecting firearm operation.
Thank you for the reply SA_Shooter. I called Springfield and they will send one to me. Nonetheless I will still order them from Midway for backup. I am going to order the magwell from Smith & Alexander, just searching for info re: the spring on the MSH. I read somewhere that I need to change the spring and caps for it to work. I hope someone can chime in
Springfield has a proprietary mainspring housing and spring. You may want to go with all new parts including the hammer strut if you replace it . I usually go with the Techwear magwell and grip combination myself or Wilson Combat slip on carry magwell. http://www.brownells.com/handgun-pa...+Links-_-Landing+Page-_-CF_Handgun_Grips_main
Parts just came in...went with the Ed Brown Chainlink III magwell/MSH assembly and 1911 Rebuilt Kit. I'm impressed with the magwell/MSH finish, just like the S & A I installed on my Kimber. Now i just need to find time to work on it.
Finally had a chance to work on the pistol. Removing the MSH w/ ILS and installation of the Ed Brown 1 pc magwell/MSH and 19# spring (got the rebuilt kit) went without a hitch. Fit was awesome and I just love the trigger pull...breaks crisp and smooth like butter! Was about to adjust the pre-travel but decided to leave it as it is since it will be my alternate EDC with the Kimber .45acp. Below is the target from 10 & 12 yds. Added the picture of the pistol after the Ed Brown Magwell/MSH was installed
