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csmsss · July 6, 2010, 08:56 PM

My opinion? There are so many custom and semi-custom makers that can deliver your pistol exactly the way you want it, that it makes little sense trying to build a mix-master 1911 yourself. I did it, and love my pistol, but it took a long time and a lot of work, and if I hadn't done it DIY, would have cost a whole lot more than just buying a brand new pistol equipped the way I wanted it.

July 6, 2010, 08:56 PM	#4
csmsss Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 3,078	My opinion? There are so many custom and semi-custom makers that can deliver your pistol exactly the way you want it, that it makes little sense trying to build a mix-master 1911 yourself. I did it, and love my pistol, but it took a long time and a lot of work, and if I hadn't done it DIY, would have cost a whole lot more than just buying a brand new pistol equipped the way I wanted it.