who will build me a custom 1911

Bubba · 05-30-2001, 03:20 PM

What are your must haves and want to haves in your ideal custom 1911. Lets come up with a beauty and I'll have it built!

Sport · 05-30-2001, 04:47 PM

I'm no expert; and I don't play one on tv.
That said; I would start with a Colt series 70 or
earlier, base gun. The name is known to everyone, and
it has a certain panache.

I would have a handfitted Kart or Barsto barrel,tritium
adjustable sights, a reliability and trigger job, "combat"
safety-(not ambi), and the best "internals" money could buy.
It would have Wolfe springs throughout.

I would not opt for slide-top serrations, or
front strap serrations or checkering. A Brown Memory groove beaver tail
safety and Commander hammer would be installed.
Particular attention would be placed on the quality of the extractor and its adjustment. I would use Wilson, Pachmayer,
or Metal Form magazines.
It would be finished in either bright/polished blue or
Robar NP3.
It would be carried in an Alessi, Horseshoe, or Bladetech
holster.

Whew! The torch is now passed.

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05-30-2001, 03:20 PM	#1
Bubba Junior Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 27	What are your must haves and want to haves in your ideal custom 1911. Lets come up with a beauty and I'll have it built!

05-30-2001, 04:47 PM	#2
Sport Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: USA Posts: 32	I'm no expert; and I don't play one on tv. That said; I would start with a Colt series 70 or earlier, base gun. The name is known to everyone, and it has a certain panache. I would have a handfitted Kart or Barsto barrel,tritium adjustable sights, a reliability and trigger job, "combat" safety-(not ambi), and the best "internals" money could buy. It would have Wolfe springs throughout. I would not opt for slide-top serrations, or front strap serrations or checkering. A Brown Memory groove beaver tail safety and Commander hammer would be installed. Particular attention would be placed on the quality of the extractor and its adjustment. I would use Wilson, Pachmayer, or Metal Form magazines. It would be finished in either bright/polished blue or Robar NP3. It would be carried in an Alessi, Horseshoe, or Bladetech holster. Whew! The torch is now passed.