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Custom grips are on my list of projects once I get my CNC milling machine operational. How hard could they be to make?
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- Thread starter MCrider
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Brotastic
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- Arlington TX
My first 1911 was a Crimson Carry and I found/ learned that the laser isn't extremely effective in broad day light. I felt like I was letting it become a crutch.
The super carry has tritium combat sights, so I figured that would be just as good. Plus I was able to upgrade my grips. The factory ones were crap.
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Has this been posted here yet?
OCD Solutions
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Just brought home my first 1911. Not quite what I was shopping for but it will fill the spot nicely for the time being.
Taurus PT1911 in stainless with case, docs, 3 8-round mags and a funky a/m grip that adds a rail. I put it back to stock for now but the Recover grip was thicker and actually felt much more comfortable.
Taurus PT1911 in stainless with case, docs, 3 8-round mags and a funky a/m grip that adds a rail. I put it back to stock for now but the Recover grip was thicker and actually felt much more comfortable.
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Dirtybird
Ex*ta*ski
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- St. Clair, MI
Can't see it?
Quinc
Buy a Superjet
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- California
@OCD Solutions with that cnc machine you should build your own 1911 for less than 600$ =)
http://www.ktordnance.com/kto/products.php
http://www.ktordnance.com/kto/products.php
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Possibly, but it seems like way too much work. Shaping parts is easy enough but what about hardening the parts for use? Heat treat and home anno enough?
Quinc
Buy a Superjet
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- California
You buy the frame 80% done. My buddy just did one with my drill press, a file, and a dremel. Should be a piece of cake with a cnc machine. The frame I linked too is stainless steal too.
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- lake geneva
Anybody like the FN Five Seven? Just traded my 300 blackout AR for one.
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80% frame a good slide and barrel and a 1911 parts kit and you are in business. @OCD Solutions easy to do when you have the right machinery.
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I never said it wasn't easy. Just seems like an 80% frame for $360 is too close to a finished gun to bother. Besides, did you spend any time on that site at all? I think these guys roll and smoked half the constitution and then topped their soapbox with the rest.
Quinc
Buy a Superjet
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- California
Yeah the guy is an oddball... but 360 for the frame, 250 for the rest of the parts isn't to bad for a complete 1911 and no paperwork.
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Is that even legal?
If one has the capability and it's not illegal then why not make the frame too?
If one has the capability and it's not illegal then why not make the frame too?
Joker
...chaos? Its Fair!
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- La Porte, Indiana
Wouldn't you need a manufacturing ffl?
Quinc
Buy a Superjet
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- California
That probably depends on the state. Here in CA it is still legal to make your own. Only thing is you have to put a serial number on it to sell it.
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Brotastic
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- Arlington TX
I had a 1911 guy tell me I could buy a Taurus 1911, upgrade the internals and it would shoot like a $1500 gun. My arguement is that its still only worth maybe $100 over what I paid after I upgrade it... Cause I buy and sell guns all the time.
Congrats on the 1911 though. Mine has spoiled me to the point that all other triggers feel like garbage.
A few things I would recommend for upgrades.
Wilson Combat sells a flat wound recoil spring that I really like. Its rated to last much longer than the stock springs. *edit* I'm not 100% sure its designed for a pistol with a barrel bushing.
Here it is anyway... http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Flat-Wire-Recoil-Spring-Kit-Full-Size-45-ACP/productinfo/614/
And since you're a hobby machinist...
Congrats on the 1911 though. Mine has spoiled me to the point that all other triggers feel like garbage.
A few things I would recommend for upgrades.
Wilson Combat sells a flat wound recoil spring that I really like. Its rated to last much longer than the stock springs. *edit* I'm not 100% sure its designed for a pistol with a barrel bushing.
Here it is anyway... http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Flat-Wire-Recoil-Spring-Kit-Full-Size-45-ACP/productinfo/614/
And since you're a hobby machinist...
Quinc
Buy a Superjet
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- California
This^
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I haven't shot this one yet but the trigger does feel very crisp. The very first time I did shoot a 1911, it was a range rental Remington and I put every round in the bullseye right from the first mag till the last. The thing I can't get over is all the hard edges and pinch points. Even the higher dollar 1911's leave alot to be desired in the fit and finish department. I think grip choice will remedy that little issue though.
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Joker
...chaos? Its Fair!
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- La Porte, Indiana
Do you guys have any tips for pistol shooting? I can shoot a rifle pretty well but I had my first range day with the new glock on Tuesday and it was ugly. At 15 yards my first 3 mags were in a 8 inch group (ya I know it's not that great but I guess pretty good for my second time with a pistol) but the rest of the day it looked like I handed the gun to Ray Charles. Obviously the sight radius is a lot smaller than a rifle and I'm pretty sure that's where my problem arises. Any tips?