I've heard that not every1911 has an internal firing pin block that prevents the pin from being engaged without a finger on the trigger. Does this gun have one?

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I've heard that not every1911 has an internal firing pin block that prevents the pin from being engaged without a finger on the trigger.  Does this gun have one?

James G. · Answer

Hi Jesse and welcome. No, the SDS Imports Tisas 1911 A1 Service Special does not have a firing pin block. It is a Series 70 design. Cheers and stay safe!

Jason L. · Answer

No, the SDS Imports Tisas 1911 A1 Service 45 ACP pistol does not have a firing pin block. It is designed to be true to the original Series 70 M1911A1, which did not have a firing pin block. This means it lacks a safety feature that prevents the firing pin from hitting the cartridge if the gun is dropped. While some Tisas 1911s use titanium firing pins and stronger springs to reduce the risk of a drop fire, they are not definitively drop-safe like a gun with a firing pin block. According to a Reddit thread, the Tisas 1911 A1 Service Special does not have a firing pin block and is not considered drop-safe.

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