1911s - Page 2

rubberneck · 01-22-2005, 18:28

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Originally Posted by The Reaper

I told you what I would want.

TR

I was just merely trying to figure out if he was taking work again. His old website is now defunct and I don't have a current contact number for him. I have been told that a great deal of his work stays within your community but I have had the chance to shoot one of his guns and would like to own one one day.

vsvo · 03-28-2005, 11:42

Not making any claims that this is the best, but it is terrific value for the money. Parkerized, with Novak night sights, forged by Imbel. I picked it up last week and field stripped it to clean off the packing goop. As you can tell from the scratch, I’d never re-assembled a 1911 before

. After 30 minutes of futility with the slide stop and a high likelihood of more scratches, I finally went to the m1911 site where they had pics and a short video clip of the slide stop. It popped right in

.

I took it to the range over the weekend and shot 100 rds of WWB 230 gr. FMJ with no malfunctions. I’ll try some JHP next week. For a recreational range shooter like me, it sure is a fun pistol to shoot.

AngelsSix · 03-28-2005, 17:47

I have to ask, because I do not know.....what mods would you make to the Kimber and why?? I have fired one right out of the box and found it to be reliable and accurate. But that could be the amature in me.

bberkley · 03-28-2005, 17:54

Throat and polish the barrel, polish the feedramp, tune the extractor, bevel the magwell (if it hasn't been done). Polish the sear, trigger bow, disconnector, and the sear-engagement area of the hammer. Polish the channel in the grip part of the frame where the trigger bow slides.

Full-length tool-less guide rod, maybe an extended magazine release button if thats your preference.

I like an ambidextrous safety with the corners trimmed. For a defensive weapon, I would replace the sights with tritium Novak, Heinie, or McCormick sights.

**Roguish Lawyer** · 03-28-2005, 17:55

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Originally Posted by The Reaper

Reaearch Larry Vickers and check his pricing.

The TRS was an off-duty carry gun.

TR

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articl...25/ai_75211979

jatx · 03-28-2005, 19:20

I read the same article on Larry Vickers awhile back in response to this thread. I thought his comments on the plunger tube and extractor were pretty interesting. We are starting to see external extractors with the Kimbers and the GSRs, but the plunger tube is still a weak link. I guess the only current option is to have it brazed in place.

Edited to add: Congrats vsvo!

bberkley · 03-28-2005, 19:43

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Originally Posted by Roguish Lawyer

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articl...25/ai_75211979

Thanks for that article RL.

vsvo · 03-28-2005, 23:13

Thanks jatx. Thanks also for the info bberkley. The Reaper also has some great advice on a previous thread about 1911s.

It's interesting the debate over the FLGR. Mine came with the 2-piece one, which requires the allen wrench. After I shot it the first time, I noticed it came loose. It's also a PITA to have to break out a tool to strip it, so I ordered a GI plug (and an arched MSH since I was at it), but I didn't know there was a full-length tool-less one. If the recoil spring binds during compression without the FLGR, well, I'm only at the range and I can deal with it.

I'm going to try some skateboard tape on the frontstrap and shoot it a while to make sure everything's functional, then send it out for a trigger job (per TR's advice).

bberkley · 03-28-2005, 23:29

My STI uses a reverse-plug with full-length stainless quiderod. You need a tiny L-shaped pin to get it apart. Its a competition only piece. After reading that article, if I was going to carry a 1911 as a defensive/offensive weapon, I would have to cough up $4K and have him make me one.

My primary defensive weapon for CCW is a Glock.

Air.177 · 03-29-2005, 10:37

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Originally Posted by vsvo

Thanks jatx. Thanks also for the info bberkley. The Reaper also has some great advice on a previous thread about 1911s.

It's interesting the debate over the FLGR. Mine came with the 2-piece one, which requires the allen wrench. After I shot it the first time, I noticed it came loose. It's also a PITA to have to break out a tool to strip it, so I ordered a GI plug (and an arched MSH since I was at it), but I didn't know there was a full-length tool-less one. If the recoil spring binds during compression without the FLGR, well, I'm only at the range and I can deal with it.

I'm going to try some skateboard tape on the frontstrap and shoot it a while to make sure everything's functional, then send it out for a trigger job (per TR's advice).

Skate tape works, but if you don't have very callused hands, you very soon will. For a non permanent fix, I recommend one of the Wilson combat wraparound "checkered frontstrap covers" that goes under your grip panels. We have sold tons of these and I have hears quite a few good things about them. As a permanent alteration, you could actually have it checkered, but I personally like stippling and it can be done yourself if you have the tools and the time. Unlike checkering, it is supposed to be random, so getting it just so doesn't matter.

Another option is the Brooks A grip that I like on my Glock. It does make the gun into a purely functional. non aesthetically pleasing utilitarian implement, but it feels great in the hand.

My .02, YMMV

Good times,
Blake

**Team Sergeant** · 03-29-2005, 10:50

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Originally Posted by bberkley

Throat and polish the barrel, polish the feedramp, tune the extractor, bevel the magwell (if it hasn't been done). Polish the sear, trigger bow, disconnector, and the sear-engagement area of the hammer. Polish the channel in the grip part of the frame where the trigger bow slides.

Full-length tool-less guide rod, maybe an extended magazine release button if thats your preference.

I like an ambidextrous safety with the corners trimmed. For a defensive weapon, I would replace the sights with tritium Novak, Heinie, or McCormick sights.

This is the very reason I have sold ALL my 1911's.

Then again, if everyone out there stopped using 1911's tomorrow 10,000 gunsmiths would be out of work......

TS

vsvo · 03-29-2005, 11:23

Thanks Blake! I saw that Wilson cover in an online catalog. I think I'll order one now. When I was at the skate store, the dude asked me what I was using the tape for. When I told him pistol grip, he nodded knowingly. He said LEO's came in all the time to buy it, and would often break out their pistols and apply it right in the store. He even suggested ways to cut it, and told me to rub some of the stuff off a little so it wouldn't tear up my hands.

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Originally Posted by Team Sergeant

Then again, if everyone out there stopped using 1911's tomorrow 10,000 gunsmiths would be out of work......

LOL. TS, the last thing I would ever do around here is antagonize you or challenge your expertise. I guess as a newbie I just could not resist the "mystique."

Air.177 · 03-29-2005, 11:45

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Originally Posted by vsvo

Thanks Blake! I saw that Wilson cover in an online catalog. I think I'll order one now. When I was at the skate store, the dude asked me what I was using the tape for. When I told him pistol grip, he nodded knowingly. He said LEO's came in all the time to buy it, and would often break out their pistols and apply it right in the store. He even suggested ways to cut it, and told me to rub some of the stuff off a little so it wouldn't tear up my hands.

Last time I bought skateboard tape at a skate shop, the girl at the check out counter wasn't looking at me and asked,"Do you have one of our buyer's club cards?" Yeah, I was wearing the full tactical casual getup, 5.11 pants and vest, Thunder ranch T shirt, Comp-tac hat, Oakley Boots. She lost her train of thought for a sec when she looked up and then said,"you don't come in here very often, Do you?" No ma'am, as a matter of fact I don't but thanks for askin.

good times,
blake

Trip_Wire (RIP) · 03-29-2005, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Team Sergeant

This is the very reason I have sold ALL my 1911's.

Then again, if everyone out there stopped using 1911's tomorrow 10,000 gunsmiths would be out of work......

TS

LOL

I haven't sold mine, but I sure have to agree with your statement on the 10,000 gunsmiths!

I still have a Colt 70 model 1911 Govt. Model (Worked over my Lawson in Tacoma.) and the 70 Model Steel Commander w/Secamp dbl action.) They both have the adjustable S&W sights on them that I would change now if I was doing it again.

bberkley · 03-29-2005, 13:45

I use Brooks Tactical AGrip on my Glocks. I wouldn't use anything else.

A couple of years ago there was an article in Front Sight Magazine (USPSA's mag for members) about using AGrip on a 1911/2011/Para Ordnance type weapon. Pretty good HOWTO.

I use skateboard deck tape on my magazine basepads. I just go to the local skate-rat shop and ask for scrap deck tape.