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Old February 20, 2012, 09:08 PM   #1
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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!

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Old February 21, 2012, 03:13 AM   #2
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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.
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Old February 21, 2012, 03:33 AM   #3
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THANKS

Thanks for the input anyone one elses out there?
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Old February 21, 2012, 06:48 AM   #4
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+ 1 for the Fusion kit.
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Old February 21, 2012, 08:02 PM   #5
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Fusion kit is that the mafg?
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Old February 22, 2012, 04:40 AM   #6
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As I said,I have no experience with them.

www.fusionfirearms.com
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Old February 22, 2012, 07:07 AM   #7
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Yes. They are the manufacturer.

http://www.fusionfirearms.com/
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