Update, didn't like how the slide/barrel fit the frame i think the lower lugs were over cut so have a 5" on the way, if its the same i will then i will decide if I want to file the frame.
Other than that i have fit the trigger and grip safety
So this weekend the plan is to install the internals...
I m going to try a set of slim wood grips with the double diamond checkering. I want to see how the slim grips fit my daughters hands, pairing those with a medium length trigger from wilson
Frame came first, and just to see i was able to fit all of the sides from my other 1911s on it except for the Dan Wesson Kodiak. When i went to order the slide i wanted it was sold out so went with this 4" conversion, with a bull barrel, so it will still work on the government frame. It was...
Yes I do realize this, I think that is what held me back before. I've thought through it alot, I want to take the time, try it and work through the process.
Has anyone here build one themselves?
Well I've kicked this around for a bit, years ago i figured it wasn't worth it, probably still isn't. But with a email from Brownelles, a promo code, and an ok from the wife, i have a 1911 frame on its way to my FFL. We'll see how this first one goes but...
I have run into the same with 10mm brass, some having small primer pockets vs the large. I loaded them the same, but yes the pain is keeping them separated. It was handy during the primer shortage being as I had plenty of small pistol primers and couldn't find any large, and I was just starting...
found it, it is a varmint stock. I was thinking of putting together a carbon barreled 6.5 RPM, if I remember right. now I have a 264WM so will have to reassess