Looking for Input 1911 Options and opinions.

[wcd]

After my wife has signed off on a Wilson Combat and I never really followed through, for some reason I just held back. After recently events I am ready to go forward, with one minor change going to go with a custom build.

Going to go with Nighthawk components:

45 Acp
Gov size
Flat top Slide
Trijicon sights
25 Lpi front strap checkering
carry weight trigger pull.
I am wanting to go basic black with G10 lok grips, and perhaps a small degree of personalization? Just wonder how far one goes with making it your own?

 

[Expat]

I am sort of old school. the most i would do, have some crazy grips or get custom ones with your initials.

 

[wcd]

I am sort of old school. the most i would do, have some crazy grips or get custom ones with your initials.

Was kind of thinking USMC laser etching on the slide.

 

[Dean C.]

Stan Chen one piece magazine well and main spring housing. Normally I recommend Cylinder and Slide for parts but unfortunately they are no longer in business.

For a refinish I always reccomend Ionbond, according to the technical literature on sliding metal surfaces TiN is the "best" but I prefer Ionbond / PVD for its ability to get a very nice polished blue finish reminiscent of old school guns, but with a modern indestructible finish.

Evolution Armory - Arming the Good Guys

Custom 1911 Pistols and gun smithing services. Allow us to upgrade your current 1911, or build you your own custom Evolution.

www.evolutionarmory.com

Magwells - Chen Custom

store.chencustom.com

 

[wcd]

Stan Chen one piece magazine well and main spring housing. Normally I recommend Cylinder and Slide for parts but unfortunately they are no longer in business.

For a refinish I always reccomend Ionbond, according to the technical literature on sliding metal surfaces TiN is the "best" but I prefer Ionbond / PVD for its ability to get a very nice polished blue finish reminiscent of old school guns, but with a modern indestructible finish.

Evolution Armory - Arming the Good Guys

Custom 1911 Pistols and gun smithing services. Allow us to upgrade your current 1911, or build you your own custom Evolution.

www.evolutionarmory.com

Magwells - Chen Custom

store.chencustom.com

Thanks I am guessing I might need to up grade the mag well. I am going to have Allen M do the build for me. I can not say enough nice things about him and his work.

 

[WebSnyper]

Stan Chen one piece magazine well and main spring housing. Normally I recommend Cylinder and Slide for parts but unfortunately they are no longer in business.

For a refinish I always reccomend Ionbond, according to the technical literature on sliding metal surfaces TiN is the "best" but I prefer Ionbond / PVD for its ability to get a very nice polished blue finish reminiscent of old school guns, but with a modern indestructible finish.

Evolution Armory - Arming the Good Guys

Custom 1911 Pistols and gun smithing services. Allow us to upgrade your current 1911, or build you your own custom Evolution.

www.evolutionarmory.com

Magwells - Chen Custom

store.chencustom.com

Cylinder and slide found a purchaser as I understand. Website is still up, etc. Thought I saw something on their social media at one point saying they found a buyer.

 

[drillsgt]

Cylinder and slide found a purchaser as I understand. Website is still up, etc. Thought I saw something on their social media at one point saying they found a buyer.

I ordered some HP stuff recently that came in just fine.

 

[drillsgt]

After my wife has signed off on a Wilson Combat and I never really followed through, for some reason I just held back. After recently events I am ready to go forward, with one minor change going to go with a custom build.

Going to go with Nighthawk components:

45 Acp
Gov size
Flat top Slide
Trijicon sights
25 Lpi front strap checkering
carry weight trigger pull.
I am wanting to go basic black with G10 lok grips, and perhaps a small degree of personalization? Just wonder how far one goes with making it your own?

What made you decide on Nighthawk components? Take a look at Harrison Design parts, probably the best i've used and in all honesty are probably made to his specs by EGW that is a great company in its own right. And I can also throw in another recommendation for the Chen magwell.

 

[wcd]

What made you decide on Nighthawk components? Take a look at Harrison Design parts, probably the best i've used and in all honesty are probably made to his specs by EGW that is a great company in its own right. And I can also throw in another recommendation for the Chen magwell.

Primarily information from Allen M. I am not hitched to the idea and once I get closer . One thing I am wondering if the EGW components lead to a lighter trigger pull? For its intended purpose I am comfortable with a 4~5 pound range.

 

[AllenM]

To clarify, Nighthawk frame and slide make a nice choice to build on.
Small parts may vary

 

[wcd]

To clarify, Nighthawk frame and slide make a nice choice to build on.
Small parts may vary

Thank you ultimately I am going to go with your recommendation. My wish list is fairly simple I thunk.

P.S I could hardly wait to run the STI so I was out doing drills at Stones River it is covered , it ran like a sewing machine regardless of mags or ammo, fmj, Jhp .