Posted: 6/24/2009 10:23:34 PM EDT
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I know that building a 1911 is more like building a watch than snapping an AR together. This is a test of my patience, my ability to learn, and most importantly it's a fun summer project. I know I'm in for a fun and aggravating experience, I've done the research.
Having gotten that out of the way, I've got a Rock Island frame, slide, and barrel winging its merry way to my FFL. Probably pick it up next week. Now I need the rest of the pieces. Unless someone can convince me different, I'm going to get the builder's kit from Sarco, the one that's sans the pieces I'll have. I realize that some of this stuff may be junk, so here's my question: What parts of the 1911 would you absolutely refuse to compromise on? Which parts should I just scrap completely and buy name brand from Midway or Brownells? The pistol, aside from being my summer project, may end up being a gift to my best friend. I'm looking for reliability above all, and combat accuracy. I'm fairly certain I can keep stuff like the mainspring housing, thumb safety, etc. Which parts do I need to replace? |
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How crazy do you want to go? How much money are you willing to spend?
You could easily use Sarco's parts kit and have a fine functioning 1911, or you could buy a tons of Wilson Combat parts and make a really sweet setup, but the cost will skyrocket. What are you looking for? |
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How crazy do you want to go? How much money are you willing to spend? You could easily use Sarco's parts kit and have a fine functioning 1911, or you could buy a tons of Wilson Combat parts and make a really sweet setup, but the cost will skyrocket. What are you looking for? I'm pretty sure I could use the Sarco parts and have something that functioned decently. I'm just wondering what parts a hardcore 1911 afficiando would look at and say "Nope, not taking a chance on that." Again, reliability is my ultimate goal, and if I have to buy Wilson parts to do that, that's ok by me. If I don't HAVE to replace something with an expensive Wilson part, that's terrific, I'm just wondering what parts I can salvage from the Sarco kit without compromising reliability. |
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I would not use any of the parts you listed right down to and including the frame. this; kinda pointless imo to invest lots of $$$s into quality specific parts built on a meso-meso foundation...YMMV but, i would not compromise on: springs, FP, FP plate, hammer, safety, and slide stop good luck though, and keep us updated! |
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This is exactly the kind of info I was looking for. Thanks much.
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I would not use any of the parts you listed right down to and including the frame. this; kinda pointless imo to invest lots of $$$s into quality specific parts built on a meso-meso foundation...YMMV but, i would not compromise on: springs, FP, FP plate, hammer, safety, and slide stop good luck though, and keep us updated! I'm not planning on putting a ton of high quality parts into this gun, just replacing the parts that REALLY need it, hence my question. I figure $200 for the frame, barrel, and slide, and then another $250-300 for parts. Thanks again. |