Posted: 11/29/2011 3:30:26 PM EDT
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OK. I was reading a thread a minute ago on MIM parts, and I got to thinking, which can be hazardous, but anyway, I did ponder this question.
I have a RIA GI, basic gun. The gun has been tuned. The extractor, the trigger, a fitted slid and barrel/barrel bushing, the ramps polished, throated, and accurized by Arnel. At this point, it is utterly reliable, pretty dang accurate. It's a great gun for what I have in it. I know that many parts on this gun are MIM. Which parts, in your opinion, would it be most beneficial reliability wise to replace with steel? Not wanting to sink much money in it. Thanks Really looking forward to your opinions on this. |
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I can do all of it. I haven't done a 1911 before, but I have done some gun work other than an AR type that requires fitting, and I used to build race engines, so I have a decent understanding of mechanical designs and how to be careful and achieve very minimal tolerances. My problem, is that I don't have the fixtures that I would need, or another firearm to carry in the meantime. So I'm not wanting to get onto too much depth, or I would probably be better off getting a smith. I had a great 1911 smith in Pineville N.C., M14s and 1911s were his thing. I think he passed away though. I know he had brain cancer pretty bad a few years ago.
I'm thinking things along the lines of slide stops and the like. I know that's a part that gets battered about a good deal, so that is one key area I thought of. |
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If it's reliable, utterly reliable, as you said... How would replacing parts make it more reliable? Do you get free gunsmithing? You can get pretty cheap parts from Wilson's value line, but putting them in is usually more than the part. I'm thinking more along the lines of durable. Maybe I chose the wrong word. |
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I grabbed a 10-8 slide stop. That's very nice. If you want a high ride grip, I got the CMC Extreme model. I'd suggest you grab a EGW oversized pin stop, that tends to crack as well.
If you're looking for durability, pick up a flat spring setup from Wilson. Only 20$ and your recoil spring changes go from every 2,000 rounds to every 25,000. |
Thanks for the advice on the other parts.