Posted: 4/6/2004 8:15:57 PM EDT
| I know that it is not the best 1911 out there, but... Can I (down the road) upgrade this pistol into something to be proud of? Any input on the pistol itself? Any downfalls the pistol might have that would prevent me from upgrading? Thanks in advance, you all have been extremely helpful. -Op |
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IMO, there's only 3 areas in need of upgrading: sights, barrel & trigger. I had all three replaced on mine & it now shoots as good or better than a Colt Gold Cup for about half the price. SA uses a two-piece barrel on their cheaper models & it's accuracy is less than desireable. Replace the bbl first, IMO. My .o2 |
I personally have a hard time with the arched mainspring housing and the original grip safety. |
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three things to do to 1911's: re-weld and re-fit slide, bushing, and barrel trigger job 3.5lbs replace beavertail with a Les Baer beavertail and bob hammer for compatibility. If I could only do three things those would be them. The barrel doesn't need to be replaced, simply re-welding and fitting it will result in 3inch groups at 50yds. |