Your Perfect 1911.....

[Gingerbeardman]

I'm fairly mechanically able, but in light of new firearms expeditions I'm not too proud to be cautious and careful. By "fitted" you mean modified if it doesn't work out of the box right? Is there an order in which to proceed when it comes to these parts, or all at once? What's the grip safety do to improve the situation? Thanks!!

 

[88E30M50]

Dropping the hammer spring down to 19# is a pretty simple first mod. If going for the new sear, hammer and disconnector, look for a packaged set from someone like EGW or Harrison Design. If doing a fire control group, you might have to replace the thumb safety as those are hand fit and the new package might not work well with the existing safety.

 

[churchmouse]

Dropping the hammer spring down to 19# is a pretty simple first mod. If going for the new sear, hammer and disconnector, look for a packaged set from someone like EGW or Harrison Design. If doing a fire control group, you might have to replace the thumb safety as those are hand fit and the new package might not work well with the existing safety.

you are upgrading an RIA I can guarantee the thumb will need attention as to its interference fit to the hammer.
A 1st time upgrade "Mechanic" if you will should have someone and the proper stones and tools to do this. If your gun is out of spec (as some are) some re-fit might be required to the sear.
This is not an area for a 1st timer. We gave a seminar recently and had 3 instructors with 5 people each and it took some time to get through every ones guns. There are some critical details involved.

 

[Gingerbeardman]

Thanks all for the info! That is exactly what I was looking for.

 

[mmpsteve]

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I don't know if the following is my perfect 1911, but it checks a lot of boxes. I'm only quoting the pic above to highlight the vast diversity of 1911 styles. As a 1911 newbie, that's one of the things I love about the platform. Plus, in this new modern world, I think it's healthy for all of us to embrace diversity, right?

I'm probably going to go with some classier grips, but these sure feel great with full power Underwood rounds. This pistol balances near perfect for me.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I went with Les Baer TRSes. I have 2 Springfields too (TRP and a Lightweight that a client gifted me).

I have 10-8 sights on all of them. Magpul stocks. And I remove the overtravel screw (had it freeze in a couple of classes).

I really don't care about the finish. I leave the grip safeties alone. My hands are so thick that this is not an issue for me.

I prefer single side safeties. I like the serrations up front. I prefer Metalform 7 round mags, but have a bunch of others.

That's about it. Above all they must run like sewing machines.

 

[WebSnyper]

I love this strapped, this looks awesome

Strapped? I've heard this in relation to gats and Glocks (because for some every gun is a Glock), but not in relation to a custom built 1911 before...

 

[GIJEW]

Well, I got the first part right, but he didn't tell me he had free ones! hmmmm ...


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That mirror bluing almost looks like color case hardening

 

[88E30M50]

I don't know if the following is my perfect 1911, but it checks a lot of boxes. I'm only quoting the pic above to highlight the vast diversity of 1911 styles. As a 1911 newbie, that's one of the things I love about the platform. Plus, in this new modern world, I think it's healthy for all of us to embrace diversity, right?

I'm probably going to go with some classier grips, but these sure feel great with full power Underwood rounds. This pistol balances near perfect for me.

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I’ve wanted a Bruin for a long time. Those really are beautiful 1911s

 

[churchmouse]

I am on the look out for the next project. Maybe a perfect 1911.....

 

[deo62]

Made my first appointment with AllenM

 

[churchmouse]

Made my first appointment with AllenM

 

[Usmccookie]

Your fault...

 

[warren5421]

Baer 1911 6"

1. 1) 6" long stainless NM slide
2. 2) Stainless NM frame
3. 3) Baer NM barrel with stainless match bushing
4. 4) .45 ACP
5. 5) Rear cocking serrations only on the slide
6. 6) LBC deluxe fixed combat rear sight with tritium inserts
7. 7) Baer dovetail front sight with tritium insert
8. 8) Baer deluxe Commander hammer and sear
9. 9) Lowered and flared ejection port
10. 10) Baer Extended Ambidextrous Safety
11. 11) Baer extended ejector
12. 12) Baer checkered slide stop
13. 13) Baer Short Match trigger
14. 14) High checkered front strap @ 30 lpi
15. 15) Flat checkered mainspring housing at 20 lpi
16. 16) Fitted and tuned extractor
17. 17) Two-piece beveled mag well
18. 18) Complete tactical action job
19. 19) Baer beavertail safety with pad
20. 20) Baer deluxe Commander hammer and sear
21. 21) Deburred for tactical carry
22. 22) Tuned for total reliability
23. 23) Test fired with Federal 230 grain Hydra-Shok ammo and Remington Sabre 230 grain H.P. ammo and guaranteed to shoot 21/2" groups at 50 yards
24. 24) Polished feed ramp and throated barrel
25. 25) Complete pistol rounded for tactical use
26. 26) Hard Chrome finish on complete pistol
27. 27) Deluxe special slim line grips
28. 28) (3) stainless steel 8-round premium magazines

 

[BigRed]

I keep getting the itch for a long slide....

Must.....resist.....temptation....

Must.....resist.....temptation.....

 

[deo62]

I keep getting the itch for a long slide....

Must.....resist.....temptation....

Must.....resist.....temptation.....

 

[BigRed]

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Get behind me Satan!






Beautiful pistol!

 

[BigRed]

There are two of those on GB right now.....in 45, not 10 though....

I need to put down the bourbon before I do something impulsive.

 

[deo62]

There are two of those on GB right now.....in 45, not 10 though....

I need to put down the bourbon before I do something impulsive.

Ive had just enough William Wolf right now, on GB you say...

 

[deo62]

There are two of those on GB right now.....in 45, not 10 though....

I need to put down the bourbon before I do something impulsive.

Ouch! One of those was used for $2600!