Feb 25, 2023 · I installed an Ed Brown arched housing on a Colt '91, and the housing is JUST slightly too long. Generally, I like checkered housings, but I prefer smooth side borders, as on …

Jan 4, 2002 · I like the arched better myself. I'm an advocate of point shooting in some situations and the arched mainspring housing points better. I'd really like to try Ed Brown's wedge …

May 29, 2024 · I'm big-handed, and liked the feel of the arched mainspring housing, but after doing some experimenting and swapping back and forth at the range, found the flat …

Jun 26, 2014 · Is the purpose of an arched mainspring housing solely to change the feel of the grip, and to help insure the grip safety is more easily disengaged or both? Or neither?

Jan 1, 2021 · The arched housing was mean to help raise the muzzle in relation to the shooter's hand. The surface was also checkered since soldiers had also complained that the smooth …

Jun 29, 2019 · I have a friend who claims he can double tap a 1911 much faster with an arched mainspring housing than with the flat one. He waxes eloquent about a top notch USPSA …

Jan 1, 2022 · Put an arched mainspring housing on it and I begin saying inappropriate things, create a safe queen or a For Sale ad. Or I make it right…for me. The modern production 1911 …

Feb 18, 2010 · Arched mainspring housing cures shooting low, short trigger is easier to reach and control. Flat mainspring housingss and long triggers (usually with "lightening" holes) are …

May 11, 2011 · For me the arched is better, although I can shoot either. The arch fits my hand better with my grip style. Thumbs forward and riding the safety. It's always puzzed me why …

Sep 25, 2025 · Greetings, I have been lurking on this site on and off for years, just signed up because I never post anything anywhere. I have owned various 1911's since 1974, I have and …