Posted: 12/21/2011 11:27:47 PM EDT
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Ok, let's say I could get a bag of parts to a 1911, every single part except for the frame. All the parts were from the same 1911, just stripped of their frame and now only need a replacement frame.
There is nothing wrong with any parts. How hard would it be to fit, say, and older 70 series Colt full size slide to maybe a Caspian frame? Also, if I could get the whole bag o parts for $300 or less, would it be worth it? And an extra question, say I could get a similar bag o parts for a Colt Commander and or Officer's size. Do the smaller dudes get even harder to fit to a frame or is it pretty much the same? |
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it is likely that there would be some minor parts fitting the chances of all the parts dropping in with no issues are close to zero.
If you can get all the parts for 300 then sink another 300 into a frame you have a 600 buck parts gun- if you want to do it for fun and to build gunsmithing skills by all means. it is not going to save you any money. expect a loose slide to frame fit with stock parts. |
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Thanks guys. I will probably end up getting one of the models, I just have to looke them over.
Again, every single part is there except the frame, the frames were all destroyed but even the grip screw bushings were salvaged... That essex frame looks great, I have wanted a 1911 with a rail for a while and this might be the ideal time to make one. I don't mind putting money into this but the more money it takes, the slower the build will be. I think I may end up paying more than I normally would because I don't have that great of tools for a fitting job. I have files but not fine stones for precise work. That said, I have fit a hammer and trigger with just handfiles and a small polishing stone, as well as cut a GI frame to accept an Ed Brown beavertail grip safety with just hand files again but some of the smithing parts will probably cost me, but they are tools I will have forever for possible future builds. |
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take your time and you can do it. try to order a frame with the plunger and extractor already stake in. i built one on a essex frame and colt parts and it turned out to be a great shooter. http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x423/brooklynny1/essexgvt.jpg Good looking gun. Other Essex frame, Colt slide here. They went well together, I should have bought a half dozen of them when CDNN had them a few years ago. 25 Yards, standing, Weaver Stance, 
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