my first 1911 build

5/18/2013 1:56:45 AM

I bought this gun in a ziplock bag from a friend years ago(Had most of the parts) years ago and have been slowly tinkering with it. It was his fathers when he died, they sold or gave away most of 'em but this was laying in parts and they didn't w...

Looking for opinion advice

5/17/2013 10:01:55 PM

Trade a stag ar-15 model 1 For a Colt rail gun Both guns like new with 2 mags , no extras Is this fair or slighted to one side ??! Purposely left my side / intentions out for now

SandW 1911 PC

5/17/2013 4:31:07 PM

Haven't seen too many of these out there yet. Love this thing though.

Hammer Sear and Disconnector

5/17/2013 3:32:26 PM

Just looking for a few opinions. I'm getting everything ready on my SA 1911 to change my grip safety out. Im going to buy all 3 parts anyways, but should I buy all 3 individual (ex. Wilson Combat) or get the 3 pack "kit" (ex Harrison or C&...

Scorpions Everywhere this Spring

5/17/2013 2:35:07 PM

picked up another Sig 1911 recently. only about a 100rds downrange. she runs perfect so far and is scary accurate. no stranger to the 1911 and this is one well put together blaster. here are some pics. ignore the blades, these were originally...

1911 question

5/17/2013 10:17:05 AM

I just picked up a Colt 1991 A1 compact model. Are these the same size as an "officers" model? Do they use the same backstrap/magwell as the full size?

Looking for advice on 1911s for a lefty

5/17/2013 7:34:37 AM

I'm a lefty, and I always wanted a 1911, and the time has come to get one As a lefty I need one with an ambi thumb safety(a must). So now heres my dilemma, do ...

What is the downside of an external extractor

5/17/2013 2:11:05 AM

... I mean besides the looks Ok, I know an internal extractor can be operator serviced, and the side looks cleaner. But operationally, is there a downside to an external extractor?Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile

citadel vs taurus vs ria 1911

5/16/2013 11:52:38 PM

i have an auto ordnance 1911 stock GI i bought it used and it had a different trigger in it and i have put an ambi safety on it i figure i could keep upgrading it but i might just be worth it to just buy a new one with the new features...

Sarco Para Ordnance double action casting

5/16/2013 4:05:02 PM

Im know Im not the first person to ask this question. But has anyone done a build using this casting http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/widebody191145framecastings-1-1-1.aspx? I have torn the internet apart looking for completed builds for this. But ...

Looking to expand my 1911 collection into other calibers than 45 acp

5/16/2013 12:22:22 PM

I have only ever owned 45 acp 1911's. Now I am considering expanding into other calibers. If money was no object then I would just buy one of each caliber. However this is not the case, money is very tight and one gun is likely the most I will b...

Citadel 1911

5/16/2013 10:22:48 AM

Can yall give me your experiences with these and how well made they are. What mods are common because of their short coming. I am looking at one because of the price. I just want a 1911 that I can beat to hell and not care. I already have a colt c...

Want to Make a WWII US Navy Clone Using a RIA

5/15/2013 1:41:53 PM

Anybody know where I can get the slide engraved to match? I want to recreate my grandfathers 1911 from WWII (Gunnery Officer) as I also have his USN Kabar. My next goal after that is to recreate an M9 (for a General) for my other grandfather. T...

citadel officer not going into battery

5/15/2013 11:02:19 AM

i have had this gun for a while now and after shooting 2 magazines it seems to not want to go into battery for the first 2 rounds in the magazine.also anything except ball ammo will sometimes feed and sometimes will get forced into the case and ge...

Ruger SR1911 s

5/14/2013 3:38:46 PM

Are these still tough to find these days? What are they selling for new and used in the current market? Thanks for the help!

I want to see some well worn 1911s

5/14/2013 2:32:45 PM

I think a used 1911 is beautiful, so let's see them guys.

Double stack 1911 in commander size

5/13/2013 9:48:56 PM

Guys I looked but could not find a 1911 in commander size. Anybody know who makes one? Thanks John

Who has converted a 1911 to 45 Super

5/13/2013 2:29:33 PM

I am wanting to hear from folks here that have a 1911 in 45 super. I have a Kimber Custom that I have been considering modifying to fire the 45 Super. I have debated just selling it and buying a 10mm, however I can see some advantages to keeping...

Those looking for a cheap 9mm 1911

5/12/2013 10:41:26 PM

So there has been several threads recently of folks looking for cheap 9mm 1911s and I stumbled across this on gunbroker. It ends soon and the ...

Ambidextrous Safety Taurus PT 1911 and Crimson Trace Sights

5/12/2013 4:17:49 PM

I'd like to put a Crimson Trace laser sight on my Taurus PT 1911 but the ambidextrous thumb safety interferes with it. Is it possible to convert/modify the ambi safety to a right handed only thumb safety? Thanks, 112

non rail 1911 in a rail model safariland

5/12/2013 3:57:43 PM

Will a regular 1911 work properly in a Safariland ALS (6378) built for a railed 1911? I am ordering this holster and I need to know if I can use one holster for any 1911 or if I need one for a rail and one for no rail.

My New 1911 Well Kinda

5/11/2013 7:00:29 PM

Went to the local shops today with my brother as he was looking for a smaller carry pistol, with no intentions of buying anything (isn't that how all these stories start? LOL) Anyways, went into the last shop and we were looking aroun...

Summer special vs Super tuck

5/11/2013 3:13:32 PM

Anyone ever use both? I'm torn between the 2. I've been carrying OWB for 20+ years, but I would like to try an IWB. Thanks.

Got a new camera took some Citadel Pics

5/10/2013 11:47:29 PM

Correct Extractor for Citadel m1911 A1 CS

5/10/2013 6:25:57 PM

Hello all, I have a Citadel m1911-A1 CS, and the factory extractor is causing some issues, specifically failure to return to battery. I tried many things, including; replacing recoil spring with a stronger spring, replacing magazine spring with a ...

Tell me about this 1911

5/10/2013 1:17:46 PM

Got this piece today in a trade

Any reason not to buy a Sig TacOps 1911 TB

5/10/2013 10:12:50 AM

I have always been into "classic" looking 1911s. No fron serrations, no rails, no silly cursive scrpt on the slide. I like my 1911s to look as close to a GI issue A1 as possible. Add some Novaks, a trigger job, a beavertail, and call it a day. ...

Yet another new 1911 guy thread

5/10/2013 7:30:35 AM

As a long time HK owner, I finally bit the bullet and got a 1911. Traded a well worn USP 9mm for this Springfield Loaded Champion. The frame was refinished in cerakote sniper grey, I replaced the grips, and it's got a great trigger on...

Full Polish Ruger SR1911

5/9/2013 9:42:54 PM

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