Hey CGN community,
I just wanted to share a build I've been working for the past few months. I assume this is an appropriate page to share this on, if not, could someone please direct me to a correct one or perhaps move it.
For a while I was looking build a very "modern tactical 1911" if you will. I've seen many Glock and M&P's built very nicely with some awesome gear on it, but I didn't see that kind of work for the classic 1911. So I thought I'd build a cool 1911. Forgive me, as this is not a very planned out post, I'll work on my articulation as I progress.
The firearm is a Kimber Custom 2 1911 TLE/RL2. Currently there is a Docter Optic 7 MOA Red Dot mounted on the Kimber slide which is machined and cut so I can get the Doc Op Red Dot mounted very low on the slide.
Unfortunately, the cost of getting a red dot machined and fitted on the slide means I lose my rear sight. So I'm working on a solution to mount an "old tab style" 1911 rear iron sight either in front of behind the red dot. (Not a priority at the moment.....James Yeager would not approve)
On the rail system, I have a 500 Lumens Surefire X300 Ultra mounted. Great working weapon light, solid piece as like any Surefire product.
As if it isn't heavy enough (its like 5 pounds with a loaded Chip McCormick Power Plus 10 round magazine), there are a few more things to come. I've got a Kimber Custom Shop Magazine Well, that cheap plastic mainspring housing serves it purpose but, it isn't awesome enough haha. Not to mention a metal 20 lines per inch checkering will provide more traction compared to its plastic alternative.
I've be switching out some of the exterior mechanical parts, such as getting an ambidextrous thumb safety and a grip safety with serrations or texturing (I believe Kimber calls it the tactical bump).
I'll probably machine and cut for more aggressive serrations for added grip to the slide. (not that 1911's malfunction or anything....... but it does add to the aggressive look)
I may be considering a Titanium Nitride Coating (TiN) on the Barrel. The extremely hard ceramic material does boost endurance and reliability...or maybe its the gold finish...its probably that.
I doubt I'll be changing anything other than that, I internals work as it does, 1911 triggers don't need work, as they break like glass and move straight and back anyhow.
This is a work in progress, things might change...usually pretty quickly...because I'm impulsive and have no regard for my pension just kidding.
Specs are:
Kimber Custom II Model 1911 TLE/RL II w/Tac Rail
Docter Optic 7 MOA red dot
Surefire X300 Ultra
Magpul 1911 Grips
Chip McCormick Power+ Magazine
More stuff on the way
I just wanted to share a build I've been working for the past few months. I assume this is an appropriate page to share this on, if not, could someone please direct me to a correct one or perhaps move it.
For a while I was looking build a very "modern tactical 1911" if you will. I've seen many Glock and M&P's built very nicely with some awesome gear on it, but I didn't see that kind of work for the classic 1911. So I thought I'd build a cool 1911. Forgive me, as this is not a very planned out post, I'll work on my articulation as I progress.
The firearm is a Kimber Custom 2 1911 TLE/RL2. Currently there is a Docter Optic 7 MOA Red Dot mounted on the Kimber slide which is machined and cut so I can get the Doc Op Red Dot mounted very low on the slide.
Unfortunately, the cost of getting a red dot machined and fitted on the slide means I lose my rear sight. So I'm working on a solution to mount an "old tab style" 1911 rear iron sight either in front of behind the red dot. (Not a priority at the moment.....James Yeager would not approve)
On the rail system, I have a 500 Lumens Surefire X300 Ultra mounted. Great working weapon light, solid piece as like any Surefire product.
As if it isn't heavy enough (its like 5 pounds with a loaded Chip McCormick Power Plus 10 round magazine), there are a few more things to come. I've got a Kimber Custom Shop Magazine Well, that cheap plastic mainspring housing serves it purpose but, it isn't awesome enough haha. Not to mention a metal 20 lines per inch checkering will provide more traction compared to its plastic alternative.
I've be switching out some of the exterior mechanical parts, such as getting an ambidextrous thumb safety and a grip safety with serrations or texturing (I believe Kimber calls it the tactical bump).
I'll probably machine and cut for more aggressive serrations for added grip to the slide. (not that 1911's malfunction or anything....... but it does add to the aggressive look)
I may be considering a Titanium Nitride Coating (TiN) on the Barrel. The extremely hard ceramic material does boost endurance and reliability...or maybe its the gold finish...its probably that.
I doubt I'll be changing anything other than that, I internals work as it does, 1911 triggers don't need work, as they break like glass and move straight and back anyhow.
This is a work in progress, things might change...usually pretty quickly...because I'm impulsive and have no regard for my pension just kidding.
Specs are:
Kimber Custom II Model 1911 TLE/RL II w/Tac Rail
Docter Optic 7 MOA red dot
Surefire X300 Ultra
Magpul 1911 Grips
Chip McCormick Power+ Magazine
More stuff on the way
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