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8/14/2007 4:32:49 PM EDT
I'm looking into building my first 1911 in 9mm. I love the 1911 configuration and how it shoots. I have a Springfield Loaded 1911 .45 and love it but I want something alittle cheaper to shoot like the 9mm round. I was wondering is there much difference between .45 parts and 9mm parts. Anything special I need to keep an eye on and such. I have a Essex Arms Slide coming in the mail in a couple days so i guess the build is in the process.

FORD
8/15/2007 10:02:51 AM EDT
[#1]

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I'm looking into building my first 1911 in 9mm. I love the 1911 configuration and how it shoots. I have a Springfield Loaded 1911 .45 and love it but I want something alittle cheaper to shoot like the 9mm round. I was wondering is there much difference between .45 parts and 9mm parts. Anything special I need to keep an eye on and such. I have a Essex Arms Slide coming in the mail in a couple days so i guess the build is in the process.

FORD


Ever think of investing in reloading instead of a new pistol in a new caliber? After initial setup, you could easily punch out 50 rounds of .45 for substantially less than you can purchase 50 rounds of new manufacture 9mm. Just a suggestion.

8/15/2007 10:47:58 AM EDT
[#2]
The 1911 isn't like the AR platform, while it is possible to ASSEMBLE a 1911 from parts and have it work it's much more likely to not work properly.

Sig found this out the hard way when they got into 1911s.