Hey guys I have a 1945 Sistema 1911 that's seen better days. And I'd like to upgrade and update it myself as sort of a project gun.
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Some issues:
The original finish is long gone.
The barrel link pin is loose enough to just fall out.
The trigger pull feels like its about 8.5lbs
Arched mainspring housings make 1911's feel huge in my hands.
When I shoot it the hammer bites the living shit out of my hands.
Quite a bit of vertical slide movement
Things I'd like to do it:
Lower and flare the ejection port.
Install an Ed Brown beavertail
Install a drop in fire control group (Not sure which one yet)
Buy a new link pin and press it in
Fit and install a new flat and checkered mainspring housing
Have someone competent tighten up the slide and frame
New esmerelda grips and black cerakote.
So what do you guys think? I only paid $175 for the old girl a couple years ago.