Your Perfect 1911.....

[churchmouse]

What I want is for mouse to give up that Commander he has. That has it all plus some mouse lovin.

Truth be told any and everything is for sale.
The next truth is how much someone is willing to part with.


I have been making a list of what is in the safe and what I have invested in them.

Top tip......Never ever do that.

 

[churchmouse]

Not sure if this is the right spot for this question but..
Does anyone have any experience with the cylinder and Slide "drop in trigger sets" I know drop in may or may not drop in.. But for a 1911 novice that wants to learn more it seems like a option.
Nighthawk also has one that is sort of like a AR Timmey trigger. A little pricy though. The Cylinder and Slide kit is like a little over a hundred bucks. Comes with sear, disconector, and main spring

Yes.
I have used them but you must be aware that nothing is an absolute with a firearm.

We did a work shop at AllenM's last year and several attendee's had these kits. For the most part yes they dropped into the frame and worked well enough.
I think there was an issue in 1 or more guns but depending on what you are starting out with. A Springer/Ruger/Colt will most likely be very happy when you get done installing one of these kits.
Follow the directions to the letter.

 

[BugI02]

Nice but still on the fence about rails on a 1911

I'm not, they're ugly and destroy the esthetics of how St John the divine designed the original weapon

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Yes.
I have used them but you must be aware that nothing is an absolute with a firearm.

We did a work shop at AllenM's last year and several attendee's had these kits. For the most part yes they dropped into the frame and worked well enough.
I think there was an issue in 1 or more guns but depending on what you are starting out with. A Springer/Ruger/Colt will most likely be very happy when you get done installing one of these kits.
Follow the directions to the letter.

Thanks. I'm looking to put one in a Ronin 4.25.

 

[churchmouse]

Thanks. I'm looking to put one in a Ronin 4.25.

That should be a really positive up-grade.

In this even with 1 of those kits I address it as I would any aftermarket parts just because my MO is just that. I jig up the bits and get out the fancy stones. There is a certain Zen attained doing this. And yes, there is a noticeable improvement when done.

Follow the directions. Perform every safety test more than once OK.
Hammer follow is a bitch and going full Auto is scary. Fun but not the 1st time.

 

[BugI02]

I love these things. Not a 'true' 1911 to my way of thinking, especially being 357 sig, but I want one - Oh, wait - already did that

Sweet shooter, fast and flat. VERY few aftermarket parts will fit

Edit:Trying to post picture (internet pic, not my gun) somehow got kicked off the system. Insufficient operator head space, I'm sure

 

[churchmouse]

I love these things. Not a 'true' 1911 to my way of thinking, especially being 357 sig, but I want one - Oh, wait - already did that

9mm/10//45ACP/38 super/357 heck man pick your poison.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

That should be a really positive up-grade.

In this even with 1 of those kits I address it as I would any aftermarket parts just because my MO is just that. I jig up the bits and get out the fancy stones. There is a certain Zen attained doing this. And yes, there is a noticeable improvement when done.

Follow the directions. Perform every safety test more than once OK.
Hammer follow is a bitch and going full Auto is scary. Fun but not the 1st time.

Will do. Yea the factory trigger is OK.
Just want to jazz it up a bit. I put a Ed brown mag well and some wilson grips on so far. It. Just working my way up to building something from a bare frame and slide. It just fun.

 

[churchmouse]

Will do. Yea the factory trigger is OK.
Just want to jazz it up a bit. I put a Ed brown mag well and some wilson grips on so far. It. Just working my way up to building something from a bare frame and slide. It just fun.

Very satisfying project work.
Here to help if you need it.

 

[BugI02]

9mm/10//45ACP/38 super/357 heck man pick your poison.

Available in 40 S&W, too. Almost bought a Sig match elite in 40 at a gun show, but it was a cash sale and I couldn't get enough out of the ATM because I have the limits set low. Lesson learned, now I carry more cash to start with

 

[DocIndy]

Truth be told any and everything is for sale.
The next truth is how much someone is willing to part with.


I have been making a list of what is in the safe and what I have invested in them.

Top tip......Never ever do that.

And the most important part of this PSA... NEVER, NEVER, NEVER.. let your other half see that list with the numbers on it!

 

[ashby koss]

After 4 year getting a mechanical engineering degree and about 10 years post degree working in various fields.
I roll my own 1911 when I can. Yes I know it’s a kimber, (but only in frame) Truth be told. Get a good frame, with knowledge, parts and cash... you can make any of them your perfect 1911.
My perfect one has sentimental value as well, and took an international family relationship to send me a piece of wood from a machine my grandfather installed in 1972 in Mumbai. Oh and a hard to see 1 piece Ed brown magwell (snakeskin rear grip)

 

[churchmouse]

I love these things. Not a 'true' 1911 to my way of thinking, especially being 357 sig, but I want one - Oh, wait - already did that

Sweet shooter, fast and flat. VERY few aftermarket parts will fit View attachment 134988

Edit:Trying to post picture (internet pic, not my gun) somehow got kicked off the system. Insufficient operator head space, I'm sure

So are blasphemas abot a railed 1911 yet you post a pic of one with the hidious external extractor.....