My 1911 Build

[Il Duce]

So I put the AR build on the backburner for a few months since I wont be carrying it as my EDC and decided to focus my resources on my new carry. I picked up a used Springer GI and it needed some appearance help and figured I may as well add some better parts as well. I ordered the following and will update the this thread as parts get put on

VZ Alien G10 grips in black

Wilson Combat front strp

Wilson Combat drop-in beavertail

Wilson Combat 2 piece full length guide rod

Ed Brown Commander style lightweight hammer

Ed Brown Videki National match trigger

I still have to order the Wilson Combat sear spring, Wilson Combat snag-free 3 dot sights, STI extended thumb safety, Les Baer custom match sear, and I am wanting to drop the trigger dow to like a 4.5#. Once it is all on Ill be sending it to CCP for ceracoating.

[mikegideon]

I thought you had to cut the frame on a GI to add a beavertail.

[Il Duce]

I am taking it to a gunsmith anyways since I have never worked on a gun

[mikegideon]

I did a little research on my stainless GI, and wound up getting a quote on a bevertail and hammer installed by their custom shop. I think they have to change the mainspring housing as well. They said it's not a field upgrade. The price was reasonable. In the end, I decided to leave mine stock. It shoots comfortably as is.

Not suggesting you leave it alone. Just wanted to make you aware that the frame has to be whittled on, even if you add a Springfield beavertail.

[Guest bkelm18]

The drop-in beavertail does not require any modification to the frame.

[Il Duce]

yeah i think thats why there are two styles offered by WC. one is a drop-in and the other is a high rise that needs some work done to get it to fit.

[mikegideon]

The drop-in beavertail does not require any modification to the frame.

Now you got me digging thru idle brain cells trying to figure out why I went to Springfield.

EDIT: I remember now... the dropin leaves a small gap, so I decided to go with a fitted beavertail. My bad

Edited September 6, 2010 by mikegideon

[Guest bkelm18]

Now you got me digging thru idle brain cells trying to figure out why I went to Springfield.

EDIT: I remember now... the dropin leaves a small gap, so I decided to go with a fitted beavertail. My bad

Yeah the drop-in isn't a great fit but it works. If I were really customizing the gun, I'd definitely go with the traditional beavertail.

[Il Duce]

yeah this isnt a real customized gun and if i could get someone to show my i would really love to do as much as i can myself.

[mikegideon]

Here's a good place to start...

[Il Duce]

thanks

[mikegideon]

Youtube is a helluva resource.

[Il Duce]

indeed it is

[Il Duce]

Parts are in

New grips and front strap are on. I LOVE THESE!!!