Colt Gold Cup Part - What is it?

[Patriot]

I took my GC apart this morning and found this part (circled) had deteriorated to the point where it needs to be replaced.
It seems to be some kind of a neoprene gasket or cushion of some sort.

Unfortunately when I went to the trusty Colt parts manual and a number of online sites I was unable to find even the
remotest mention of the part. It sat on the end of the recoil spring guide; either the back of it or between the spring
and the guide. I'm not sure of which since it fell out when I disassembled the firearm. I suspect this has something
to do with spring noise as I've noticed (sorry about the description) a very noticable 'spriongy' sound when
shooting it the last couple of times. Anyone familiar with these things that could steer me in the right direction for
placement and where I can obtain one?

I'm sure this is some sort of after market gunsmith part as the gun had some 'timing' done to it prior to my buying it.

 

[Rob Boudrie]

That is a rather chewed up aftermarket recoil spring buffer designed to reduce the slamming into the frame. Throw it out. You don't really need it, although some people would argue it is a good idea to have one in the gun. It slips over the recoil spring guide and cushions the rearward slide impact, which is why they need to be replaced on a semi-regular basis.

This is not an original Gold Cup part.

They are currently available from multiple sources including http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=241631

Also, the four pronged bushing is an el-cheapo trick Colt used to try to get a nice fit and is likely to break (been there, done that).

It looks like someone put in a beavertail safety, but got one that did not require the frame to be fitted, hence the gaps and ugliness. If you want to put the gun back into original condition, I may have an original kicking around in my parts box I can karma to you.

 

[Sir_Macadoo]

shock buff, what Rob said.

 

[Patriot]

That is a rather chewed up aftermarket recoil spring buffer designed to reduce the slamming into the frame. Throw it out. You don't really need it, although some people would argue it is a good idea to have one in the gun. It slips over the recoil spring guide and cushions the rearward slide impact, which is why they need to be replaced on a semi-regular basis.

This is not an original Gold Cup part.

They are currently available from multiple sources including http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=241631

Also, the four pronged busing is an el-cheapo trick Colt used to try to get a nice fit and is likely to break (been there, done that).

It looks like someone put in a beavertail safety, but got one that did not require the frame to be fitted, hence the gaps and ugliness. If you want to put the gun back into original condition, I may have an original kicking around in my parts box I can karma to you.

So, my beavertail is butt ugly? I would appreciate it if you would check and see if you have an original. I wouldn't mind putting it back in original condition.
I'm aware of the bushing issue but I'm sure I'm not putting enough fodder through it to be that much of a problem. I probably should take this to someone
to clean up the tackiness and tune it since it is one of my favorite shooters. They f'ed with the trigger and the return is not very good. In fact the one thing
I dislike about this gun is the trigger. Whoever did the work on it botched the trigger completely. I'm probably not out of line thinking that the recoil spring is
not the original either.

 

[Rob Boudrie]

So, my beavertail is butt ugly?

The ugliness is not the beavertail, but the way it fits to the frame. If I have an original, it's blued, not stainless. Still want it?

Gold cup triggers are a pain - the non-standard width precludes the use of standard 1911 triggers, and the sear depressor/depressor spring are easy to lose and hard to install (use a slave pin). If someone did a trigger job, chances are you don't still have these parts in the gun.

 

[Patriot]

Thanks for the offer Rob, but I guess I will stick with the SS. I understand about the depressor/depressor spring as I've detailed stripped this critter and they are still there.

The ugliness is not the beavertail, but the way it fits to the frame. If I have an original, it's blued, not stainless. Still want it?

Gold cup triggers are a pain - the non-standard width precludes the use of standard 1911 triggers, and the sear depressor/depressor spring are easy to lose and hard to install (use a slave pin). If someone did a trigger job, chances are you don't still have these parts in the gun.

 

[hbar26]

Numrich has parts for the Gold Cup.