Caspian Titanium, Cast Steel or Barstock?

Stealther · November 30, 2002, 01:18 AM

Looking at starting up a 10mm project, looking for a lower to place a Delta Elite upper on. What is your preference on a project where cost IS a factor?

I'm leaning towards the Titanium, for some weight savings, as this gun might see some carry time.

Any input is appreciated, this will be the first time I have a gun built up.

hdm25 · November 30, 2002, 02:04 AM

Take a look at the Caspian section over at 1911forum.com. Gary Smith, the guy who runs (owns?) Caspian, says that they have fewer problems with the cast frames than any other and personally recommends going with the cast frame. There is a pretty new thread there with some debate on it.

Stealther · December 2, 2002, 10:33 PM

Thanks for the tip, great info at the link you provided. I wasn't aware that Caspian had a forum there.

I went with a Cast Carbon steel frame on the majority of recomendations, for my 10mm project.

November 30, 2002, 01:18 AM	#1
Stealther Member Join Date: October 30, 2002 Posts: 21	Caspian Titanium, Cast Steel or Barstock? Looking at starting up a 10mm project, looking for a lower to place a Delta Elite upper on. What is your preference on a project where cost IS a factor? I'm leaning towards the Titanium, for some weight savings, as this gun might see some carry time. Any input is appreciated, this will be the first time I have a gun built up.

November 30, 2002, 02:04 AM	#2
hdm25 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Paragould, AR Posts: 263	Take a look at the Caspian section over at 1911forum.com. Gary Smith, the guy who runs (owns?) Caspian, says that they have fewer problems with the cast frames than any other and personally recommends going with the cast frame. There is a pretty new thread there with some debate on it.

December 2, 2002, 10:33 PM	#3
Stealther Member Join Date: October 30, 2002 Posts: 21	Thanks for the tip, great info at the link you provided. I wasn't aware that Caspian had a forum there. I went with a Cast Carbon steel frame on the majority of recomendations, for my 10mm project.