1911 Experts - please help!

[Twangbanger]

I reassembled the frame after having the mainspring / grip safety / safety and three-pronged spring out of the gun, and the hammer will only fall to half-cock - what did I do wrong? It appears the sear is not in the right position wrt. the hammer...but I'm unsure how to visually or mechanically assure they're lined up right before reassembling.


Any good tips? (Many years ago I could never get the mainspring to latch on my Ruger Mk2, before somebody showed me the trick about pointing the barrel up at an angle to get the parts lined up right...I'm hoping this is a similar situation).

 

[AllenM]

Most likely the 3 finger spring is under the sear and not on top

 

[NHT3]

Most likely the 3 finger spring is under the sear and not on top

Most likely the correct diagnosis. I would imagine it is something to do with the sear spring. If you don't get it sorted out feel free to call. It' would be easier to explain that write it down.