The new Colt Mustang Pocketlite

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The new Colt Mustang Pocketlite

Post by ruger22 » Tue Jul 31, 2012 12:05 pm

Just a curious question. Does the new Mustang have the same three-fingered flat spring as a 1911? Or two fingered, I don't see a grip safety on the Mustang?. With it being a Colt, and for all appearances a shrunk 1911, I thought it might.

Should be a Rolls-Royce level pistol. I understand the originals were excellent, and this one is supposed to be improved over those. I've read the original Mustang was made in seven versions, one all stainless. I could get interested in that one should Colt reintroduce it.
* 2 Ruger Bearcat stainless, w/ EWK ejector housings & Wolff springs
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols

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Post by Bullseye » Tue Jul 31, 2012 1:25 pm

The new Mustang 380's backstrap is one-piece and doesn't contain a grip safety, just like the earlier version Series 80 Mustang. Internally there is a two-piece sear spring, similar to the 1911, held into the frame by a spring clip. You can see it in this Series 80 Mustang exploded view picture as part #29. 380 diagram

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