1911 conversions questions?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 1911 conversions questions?

Posted: 7/29/2001 9:01:12 PM EDT

Are 1911 like AR's in the way you can change uppers? If you have a short commander type pistol can you put a 5 inch upper on it? And can you change .45 to .38 and vice versa?

Posted: 7/29/2001 9:06:37 PM EDT

[#1]

In a way, yes.
Within general limits, determined by the dimensions of your receiver/frame, you do have the option of switching between calibers.
This involves switching barrels, magazines sometimes, and recoil springs on occasion.
I know that this is a very general answer, but the entire answer would fill a book.
Hope this helps.

Posted: 7/29/2001 9:07:00 PM EDT

[#2]

To the first question: I dont think so.
As far as .45 to .38 i think so.

edited cause 1911.com doesnt seem to work anymore

Posted: 7/29/2001 10:16:37 PM EDT

[#3]

to convert from 45 to 38 super
you need a 9mm/38 complete top end (slide, barrel, firing pin etc) and a 38super ejector on the frame and mags

to put a commander length slide on govt model frame, you need to trim back the dust cover on the slide

40cal 1911 upper needs a 10mm slide

Posted: 7/30/2001 4:24:34 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
to put a commander length slide on govt model frame, you need to trim back the dust cover on the slide

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What about commander to govt model?

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