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 serrated …

Dec 15, 2025 · With an Arched mainspring housing my front sight is up a bit, sorta like how a Glock points for me. It requires a tad of wrist adjustment to align the sights. Of all my 1911's, the most …

Feb 18, 2010 · Arched or flat? If you plan to shoot your weapon from the draw, I would take the time to experiment with both to see which MS housing shape helps you to align the sights on target the best. …

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 - high visibility …

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 mainspring housing …

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 housing of the …

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 design. Looks …

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 shooter told …

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 commercial …

May 19, 2014 · my first 1911 had an arched MSH. It felt good in the hand. That was 30 years ago. Most all 1911's back then were arched. Now it seems arched is rarer than hens teeth. Why the change? …