Feb 26, 2026 · Arched MSH were available on GCNM on special order, and they may have come random. My 1960 GCNM came NIB with an arched. They both feel good, but the arched pushes my …

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 19, 2026 · The arched housing was a way to raise the bore axis relative to the hand without requiring a complete redesign of the pistol, and it proved sufficiently adequate that it was adopted. …

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 …

Dec 16, 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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …