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If ever there was a topic that not everyone will agree on, this is it. The 1911 is an all-american pistol, and as mentioned elsewhere in these forums, it can be built exactly the way you want it.
So, what is your idea of a perfect 1911? I'm not going to include any qualifiers, if your idea of perfect is a comped red-dot .38 Super IPSC racegun, lets hear it, although I would encourage more "working guns" than trick-pistols.
For me, Titanium is the name of the game. Caspian makes many of the major components for a 1911 in this incredible material, which is nearly corrosion-impervious, lighter and stronger than steel.
While I could make a huge list of different custom 1911s, my first will probably be a full-custom stainless and titanium piece of commander dimensions. It will have a protected adjustable plain black rear sight, and white line front blade. Oh, and heres the kicker: it will be in 9x19mm. Before the 9 vs. .45 thing comes up, let me just say we've all heard that arguement before, so forget it. I have my reasons.
So lets hear it gentleman (and ladies). Be sure to tell the size, caliber, and anything else you want to include about your personal ideal rendition of the gun of the century.
So, what is your idea of a perfect 1911? I'm not going to include any qualifiers, if your idea of perfect is a comped red-dot .38 Super IPSC racegun, lets hear it, although I would encourage more "working guns" than trick-pistols.
For me, Titanium is the name of the game. Caspian makes many of the major components for a 1911 in this incredible material, which is nearly corrosion-impervious, lighter and stronger than steel.
While I could make a huge list of different custom 1911s, my first will probably be a full-custom stainless and titanium piece of commander dimensions. It will have a protected adjustable plain black rear sight, and white line front blade. Oh, and heres the kicker: it will be in 9x19mm. Before the 9 vs. .45 thing comes up, let me just say we've all heard that arguement before, so forget it. I have my reasons.
So lets hear it gentleman (and ladies). Be sure to tell the size, caliber, and anything else you want to include about your personal ideal rendition of the gun of the century.