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 …

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 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?

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 …

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 primarily …

Sep 24, 2021 · So I picked up a S&A arched Officer mainspring for my Fusion CCO and fitted the lugs so that it’ll slide into the frame, only to find out that the hole drilled into the mainspring housing was …

Apr 20, 2021 · The arched housing was spec’d because troops were shooting low. The arched housing rotates the grip frame upward. Riding the thumb safety usually works best with flat mainspring …

Feb 9, 2020 · What is the best magwell option for those of us that prefer an arched mainspring housing?

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 …