1911 Modifications Thread:
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Halger280HVMag
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If form follows function, then these grips are beautiful indeed.
I'm certain that they make the pistol feel as though it is part of the shooter, an extension of the shooter's hand.
But that's only my opinion Eh!
If form follows function, then these grips are beautiful indeed.
I'm certain that they make the pistol feel as though it is part of the shooter, an extension of the shooter's hand.
But that's only my opinion Eh!
Dont get your panties in a bunch, if you like it then so be it. I am a target shooter but i like my guns to look like guns is all, that is ugly as hell to me. Like you said its not for everybody so enjoy it, dont give others #### just because they dont like it. If it works for you im happy for ya. I wouldnt want my 1911 looking like that is all.
OK they are ugly to you, but if they are then any orthopedic target grip will be. Unless you wimp out and use two hands, something not allowed in formal bullseye and ISSF shooting, these style of grips are where it is at. And, of course, it only takes a couple of minutes to put slabs on to play other games. Accuracy, shoulder to shoulder competition, using one hand is the essence of target shooting.
Dr J
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Hey all!! I am new here and just purchased a Norc. M1911A1. Are the parts interchangable between the various models. (i.e. - Norc, Colt, Para, etc?)
What are the recomended upgrades for the Norc? I've heard there are kits that change out the internals. I've also heard changing out the mag's is a good idea. I'm not even sure where to begin looking.
Anyway, would like to customize my pistol so this thread has been a good read so far. A lot of nice 1911's on here.
Thanks for any suggestions.
What are the recomended upgrades for the Norc? I've heard there are kits that change out the internals. I've also heard changing out the mag's is a good idea. I'm not even sure where to begin looking.
Anyway, would like to customize my pistol so this thread has been a good read so far. A lot of nice 1911's on here.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Halger280HVMag
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Short answer yes.
There are a couple minor differences in a few of the parts.
IMHO. Unless you shoot the gun (a lot).
You have no way of knowing what needs tweaking.
Although the great majority of Norinco 1911 models benefit from a smoothing of internals and trigger tune. Some are pretty good out-of-the-box.
So....Go out and shoot your new prize.
Oh, and do a search for "Norinco" in this Forum.These questions have been asked and answered many times over.
Cheers Eh!
There are a couple minor differences in a few of the parts.
IMHO. Unless you shoot the gun (a lot).
You have no way of knowing what needs tweaking.
Although the great majority of Norinco 1911 models benefit from a smoothing of internals and trigger tune. Some are pretty good out-of-the-box.
So....Go out and shoot your new prize.
Oh, and do a search for "Norinco" in this Forum.
These questions have been asked and answered many times over.Cheers Eh!
You can change out all the internal parts, the question is: why do you want to? Something wrong with the gun?
Some parts (trigger, sear, disconnector, hammer) can be polished, and other parts filed and deburred to make everything run smooth.
Getting better mags is a good idea for sure though.
Some parts (trigger, sear, disconnector, hammer) can be polished, and other parts filed and deburred to make everything run smooth.
Getting better mags is a good idea for sure though.
The only thing I wanted to change for sure was the grips and the mags, but having read through this post it seems alot of people are modifying their 1911's. I was looking at Houge grips an Dlask mags, but I haven't taken my 1911 to the range yet so cannot say for sure how it performs.
I guess I'll have fire a few bricks through it before making any hasty decisions.
Thanks for the advice guys.
I guess I'll have fire a few bricks through it before making any hasty decisions.
Thanks for the advice guys.
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Finally getting my two scratch-built pistols together. Dlask frames, unknown milspec barrels/slides, Wilson internals, old Colt msh/grip safety/thumb safety/slide stop/hammer. My goal is to make replicas of WW1 era pistols, but new so I can shoot em. Here are a few pics of one:
Plan on sending it to Nick at Vulcan, and get the a1 relief filled at rear of trigger, as well as building up the frame spurs (radiused for beavertail):
Ebay rear sight, very rough:
Shaped, needs a bit of fine tuning:
Different view, I'm quite happy with its shape. Its the little things:
Ready to install the front sight. Real hassle getting my hands on that little piece of metal:
Tuning the post for fitting:
Fitted, ready for staking:
Done. The Brownells video makes using the staking tool look easy! Or maybe I'm just an idiot.
Next steps: fitting the new firing pin stop; finalizing the "rollmark" and stamps I want; then send it off to the wizard.
Plan on sending it to Nick at Vulcan, and get the a1 relief filled at rear of trigger, as well as building up the frame spurs (radiused for beavertail):
Ebay rear sight, very rough:
Shaped, needs a bit of fine tuning:
Different view, I'm quite happy with its shape. Its the little things:
Ready to install the front sight. Real hassle getting my hands on that little piece of metal:
Tuning the post for fitting:
Fitted, ready for staking:
Done. The Brownells video makes using the staking tool look easy! Or maybe I'm just an idiot.
Next steps: fitting the new firing pin stop; finalizing the "rollmark" and stamps I want; then send it off to the wizard.
Waynetheman
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Very awesome work. Will you be radiusing and installin the beavertail yourself?
The frame is already radiused, I'm getting the spurs rebuilt to eliminate the radius. Not using beavertails, using pre a1 short grip safeties.
incorrigible
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excuse the ignorance, but its the only way I'll learn
... what is 'radiusing' the frame in this context?Most modern grip safeties require the frame "spurs" to be radiused for a tight clean fit. These are traditionally somewhat pointed, but my frame came with the radius already cut. I'm getting them rebuilt in the traditional shape. Look at the pic showing the entire pistol and you can see it.excuse the ignorance, but its the only way I'll learn
Waynetheman
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Shoot. I'm trying to gauge how hard it would be to do my own bt install on my colt series 80. Thinking about getting the jig and bt from brownells.
Do it. People are often hesitant to try these things themselves, but I find playing around with my own minor 'smithing to be very enjoyable. Its not black magic, its just metal. Use small, fine files, and remember that its easier to take more off than put it back on. Take your time.
This is a S&W barrel I cut down and recrowned, all with a hacksaw and files. I had a few people tell me I was a butcher, but it shoots as tight as I've seen.
As long as you aren't doing it to a classic 1911. If so, may your file slip and hurt you.
This is a S&W barrel I cut down and recrowned, all with a hacksaw and files. I had a few people tell me I was a butcher, but it shoots as tight as I've seen.
As long as you aren't doing it to a classic 1911. If so, may your file slip and hurt you.
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