Posted: 1/20/2016 4:02:56 AM EDT
| Just received a vintage colt .22 conversion kit as a gift, and I'd like to make a dedicated pistol out of it, instead of swapping slides. Does anyone have advice on picking up a frame, preferably blued, either used or new? Cost is a factor, so if you can give me an idea of prices that'd be great as well. Thanks! |
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Look on gun broker there are usually a good number of used complete lower halves or stripped frames fairly reasonable ( like a real Colt frame stripped for 250, maybe 350 complete)
I use a marvel 22 conversion I like and just do a lot of swapping but can see the appeal of simply building a dedicated 22 |
| I bought a stripped Rock Island Armory frame a few years ago to mate to my Advantage Arms 22 conversion. My frame had the ejector and safety slide catch detent tube installed. I used parts I bought from Brownell's and take off FCG parts from a Friend's RIA pistol. It is recommended to use a reduced power hammer spring which helps reliability of blow back rimfire 22 conversions. I think I used a 18 pound Wolffe Hammer spring in my RIA frame. |
| I'm looking at the Foster frames. They have a stainless at $100 and a carbon steel at $115. Does anyone know of a turnkey "lower parts kit" that's acceptable quality? I've seen some bad reviews of the Sarco build kit. Not looking for fancy/tacticool parts, just quality and affordable. |
| Nothing I say again nothing, is turnkey in regards to 1911's. Regardless of what parts or frame you buy expect nearly every part to require fitting for optimal function. Things like installing a plunger tube right ( providing it is not already on the gun) are a bit of an art form to get right. |