I'm in sort of a dilema... Recently, I got approval from SWMBO for a new gun. I'm really into 1911's lately and am contiplating building one from parts (Caspian or Les Baer for the frame & slide / Ed Brown or Wilson for internals, etc...); or buying something off-the-shelf. I swear I've read every Kimber vs Springfield vs Colt and Brown vs Wilson vs Rock River thread on the internet. All of them would probably fit my needs and some are obviously more expensive than others.
Then there are manufacturers like STI with their Trojan model.... or maybe even Armscor's line (parent company of Rock Island & Charles Daly?)
As far as a build option goes, I'm pretty confident with some of my parts fitting abilities, but would consider sending it off for things like barrel, bushing and link installation; and sight installation... and of course refinishing - assuming I don't go stainless.
Since my plan is for this to be a "working" gun (carry and IDPA) my top requirements include:
- Reliable
- Durable (not that I plan on abusing it...)
- Parts interchangable (I don't want to be stuck with one manufacturer for parts if something ever does break
- "Series 70"
Everything else is aesthetic... no front cocking serrations, clean front strap (no checkering or serrations), high-grip beavertail (ok, ducktail for you Tuner ) and commander hammer, long trigger, flat mainspring housing (I have an old flat, smooth one that I would really like to use), and a clean slide - no roll marks.
As far as sights are concerned, I really don't know what I want in that area. All I know is I don't like sights that stick way above the slide, like Millet adjustables do.
So, what would you do?
Then there are manufacturers like STI with their Trojan model.... or maybe even Armscor's line (parent company of Rock Island & Charles Daly?)
As far as a build option goes, I'm pretty confident with some of my parts fitting abilities, but would consider sending it off for things like barrel, bushing and link installation; and sight installation... and of course refinishing - assuming I don't go stainless.
Since my plan is for this to be a "working" gun (carry and IDPA) my top requirements include:
- Reliable
- Durable (not that I plan on abusing it...)
- Parts interchangable (I don't want to be stuck with one manufacturer for parts if something ever does break
- "Series 70"
Everything else is aesthetic... no front cocking serrations, clean front strap (no checkering or serrations), high-grip beavertail (ok, ducktail for you Tuner ) and commander hammer, long trigger, flat mainspring housing (I have an old flat, smooth one that I would really like to use), and a clean slide - no roll marks.
As far as sights are concerned, I really don't know what I want in that area. All I know is I don't like sights that stick way above the slide, like Millet adjustables do.
So, what would you do?