Need frame for new conversion
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Jack H
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Need frame for new conversion
Where can one get a 1911 frame without having to wait several weeks. Just got a ne conversion and it needs a permanent home. Thanks gents
lablover- Posts : 1275
Join date : 2015-07-30
Location : Michigan
Re: Need frame for new conversion
Some people buy a foster/Caspian frame and build up their own frame. The biggest challenge will be getting a quality feeling trigger if you do it yourself. If you have a wad gun already with a 19 or 20 pound hammer spring you could get away with shooting both 45 and 22 on one frame until you get a dedicated frame built up - either your own work or by a professional. Other than that - not sure. A cheap frame isn’t worth the time and headache (rock island or the likes). My dedicated frame used to be a range Officer.
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Tim:H11- Posts : 2133
Join date : 2015-11-04
Age : 36
Location : Midland, GA
Re: Need frame for new conversion
Yea, that may be the smart move. I’d need a 2 piece spring guide because it’s a pain to switch..well a small pain. My RO has a 19 lb hammer spring and the conversion works like a charm on it
lablover- Posts : 1275
Join date : 2015-07-30
Location : Michigan
Re: Need frame for new conversion
Pick up a 2 piece spring guide and give it a try!
Your right, it is quicker, easier, with less flying pieces..
The one piece spring guides work also, if, they have the takedown hole in them.
Your right, it is quicker, easier, with less flying pieces..
The one piece spring guides work also, if, they have the takedown hole in them.
james r chapman- Admin
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james r chapman- Admin
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Join date : 2012-01-31
Age : 75
Location : HELL, Michigan
Re: Need frame for new conversion
I'd get another Range Officer, set the 45 top aside, install a KC hammer-sear, and 18#main and Colt sear springs.
Jack H- Posts : 2698
Join date : 2011-06-10
Age : 75
Location : Oregon
Re: Need frame for new conversion
Fusion has a sale on bare frames, but they are listing complete lowers as in stock.
https://www.fusionfirearms.com/1911-lower-frame-government-action-style
https://www.fusionfirearms.com/1911-lower-frame-government-action-style
gregg28- Posts : 23
Join date : 2015-12-27
Re: Need frame for new conversion
Wow, pretty good deal. Anyone know anything about thesegregg28 wrote:Fusion has a sale on bare frames, but they are listing complete lowers as in stock.
https://www.fusionfirearms.com/1911-lower-frame-government-action-style
lablover- Posts : 1275
Join date : 2015-07-30
Location : Michigan
Re: Need frame for new conversion
Fusion makes good quality parts. You’ll need a BE Smith to do your trigger for the conversion.
Jon
Jon
Jon Eulette- Posts : 4399
Join date : 2013-04-15
Location : Southern Kalifornia
Re: Need frame for new conversion
I don't remember fusion frames being finished. Looks like I could be wrong in this case. However if I was looking I would grab this SA frame. Same price
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/779304429
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/779304429
LenV- Posts : 4765
Join date : 2014-01-24
Age : 74
Location : Oregon
Re: Need frame for new conversion
Nice find
lablover- Posts : 1275
Join date : 2015-07-30
Location : Michigan
Re: Need frame for new conversion
That didn't last long. I hope someone here got it.
Len
Len
LenV- Posts : 4765
Join date : 2014-01-24
Age : 74
Location : Oregon
Re: Need frame for new conversion
If you still need a dedicated lower frame i am finishing one up now. Will be ready for sale next month. Essex frame, egw, C+s parts throughout no mim junk, beautifully blended and finished in graphite black. I will formally post it up later.
SmokinNJokin- Posts : 851
Join date : 2015-07-27
Location : Wisconsin Rapids
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