1911A1 black and stainless build opinion.

[ajayofcanada]

I currently building my pistol to look similar to this one, except mine has desert tan G10 grips, I'm using the pic as a example of what I am after. Specifically, I am debating replacing everything with stainless accessories(slide stop/thumb safety/hammer/grip safety), I'm just worried that the black and stainless combo may be "too much". It would look the same as the gun in the photo but with desert tan grips.

What do you think? Opinions on stainless accessories?

 

[Kveldulf]

No problem, just a mirror image of a stainless pistol with black accessories. Should look pretty good.

 

[capp325]

I currently building my pistol to look similar to this one, except mine has desert tan G10 grips, I'm using the pic as a example of what I am after. Specifically, I am debating replacing everything with stainless accessories(slide stop/thumb safety/hammer/grip safety), I'm just worried that the black and stainless combo may be "too much". It would look the same as the gun in the photo but with desert tan grips.

What do you think? Opinions on stainless accessories?

Silver-colored controls look good on some guns (i.e. Sig P226 and 229), but on a 1911 they would be too much. Stick with a stainless barrel and hammer and aluminum trigger trigger for a classier/more understated look.

 

[phatns2pid]

I think it'd look good with that combination and different grips (black or "silver").

 

[Can-down]

Go for it!

 

[Wendell]

Too much?

I'm just worried that the black and stainless combo may be "too much".

What do you think?

Were Liberace's clothes "too much"?

Was Mr. T's jewelery "too much"?

Was Don King's hair "too much"?

 

[ajayofcanada]

So I guess it can never be "too much".

 

[mebiuspower]

Don't think tan would mix well with stainless.

 

[heavenIsAlie]

but tan + black work well imo

 

[John Marshall]

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