1911 frames and slides

Maxx_Ammo · February 20, 2012, 10:08 PM

Im ready for the "Build" I have been waiting for can you all guide me to the mid range frame and slide makers for a novice builder.. I have light professional machine EXP. Guide me ol' wise ones!

Maxx_Ammo

HiBC · February 21, 2012, 04:13 AM

I suppose it migh make a difference what sort of 1911 you want to build,but I believe Caspian is an excellent product,and the frames start at under $200 retail.

You might look at the Fusion Firearms site at a kit,but,I have zero experience with them.

I have come to learn that ramps,while advantagious on smaller calibers such as 38 super and maybe 10 mm/40,may have a problem with 45's.

Reason,given the top of the magazine is in the same location for all of them,the center axis of the feeding 45 round is lower.

Depending on bullet profile,a 45 is more likely to collide with the ramp and stop.

Maxx_Ammo · February 21, 2012, 04:33 AM

Thanks for the input anyone one elses out there?

CowTowner · February 21, 2012, 07:48 AM

+ 1 for the Fusion kit.

Maxx_Ammo · February 21, 2012, 09:02 PM

Fusion kit is that the mafg?

HiBC · February 22, 2012, 05:40 AM

As I said,I have no experience with them.

www.fusionfirearms.com

CowTowner · February 22, 2012, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Fusion kit is that the mafg?

Yes. They are the manufacturer.

http://www.fusionfirearms.com/

February 20, 2012, 10:08 PM	#1
Maxx_Ammo Member Join Date: January 27, 2012 Posts: 49	1911 frames and slides Im ready for the "Build" I have been waiting for can you all guide me to the mid range frame and slide makers for a novice builder.. I have light professional machine EXP. Guide me ol' wise ones! Maxx_Ammo

February 21, 2012, 04:33 AM	#3
Maxx_Ammo Member Join Date: January 27, 2012 Posts: 49	THANKS Thanks for the input anyone one elses out there?

February 21, 2012, 07:48 AM	#4
CowTowner Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: Cowtown of course! Posts: 979	+ 1 for the Fusion kit. __________________ NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Home Firearm Safety and Basic Pistol Instructor "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." Thomas Jefferson

February 21, 2012, 04:13 AM	#2
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 3,034	I suppose it migh make a difference what sort of 1911 you want to build,but I believe Caspian is an excellent product,and the frames start at under $200 retail. You might look at the Fusion Firearms site at a kit,but,I have zero experience with them. I have come to learn that ramps,while advantagious on smaller calibers such as 38 super and maybe 10 mm/40,may have a problem with 45's. Reason,given the top of the magazine is in the same location for all of them,the center axis of the feeding 45 round is lower. Depending on bullet profile,a 45 is more likely to collide with the ramp and stop.

February 21, 2012, 09:02 PM	#5
Maxx_Ammo Member Join Date: January 27, 2012 Posts: 49	Fusion kit is that the mafg?

February 22, 2012, 05:40 AM	#6
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 3,034	As I said,I have no experience with them. www.fusionfirearms.com