disconnector slop back and forth in frame?

[darinb]

I have Taurus pt1911 AR that the disconnector wobbles back and forth in the frame hole. It goes down and up like its suppose to but the backand forth movement is majorly noticeable. Im going to replace the disconnector soon but should I worry about shooting it?

[CC Hoosier]

I have Taurus pt1911 AR that the disconnector wobbles back and forth in the frame hole. It goes down and up like its suppose to but the backand forth movement is majorly noticeable. Im going to replace the disconnector soon but should I worry about shooting it?

I personally wouldn't worry about it. My disconnector has a little play back and forth. (better loose than tight) IMO.

[CJB]

Normally a little slop on the pin-to-disconnector fit. Could be disconnor was for large pin and yours is small pin?

[gb6491]

darinb,
That's pretty good advice given above.

I would add:
Do a function check of the disconnector:

http://www.m1911.org/images/dana/2ndhand/disconnect.jpg
"DISCONNECTOR TEST: Slide forward, hammer back, thumb safety OFF. Grip gun normally with firing hand, while pulling slide back 1/4" with support hand. Pull trigger. Hammer should not fall. Repeat test by pulling slide all the way back, then releasing it slowly, pulling trigger every 1/2" of slide movement. The hammer should NOT fall until the slide has returned to the full forward position. If it does then the disconnector is worn. DO NOT fire the pistol until it is repaired, or else it may possibly go into firing uncontrollable bursts or go completely "full-auto"." http://www.m1911.org/technic25.htm

There are ways to tighten the disconnector/disconnector tunnel fit:
1. If it doesn't have one already, try a "ball head" style disconnector
http://www.egwguns.com/index.php?p=product&id=15
http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/trigger-group-parts/disconnector-parts/disconnectors/1911-auto-disconnector-prod41559.aspx
2. Best left to a gunsmith as it involves swaging/staking the disconnctor tunnel in the frame.

Regards,
Greg