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para_org · 05-08-2007, 10:24 AM

If I reword the original question to: "What kind of 1911 should I carry ?" , then the answer, for me, is anything aluminum framed.

I am looking for a (single stack) Commander in decent condition. I am more than willing to rebuild it if the frame is still in good condition. These are considerably lighter than a steel framed gun, and no matter how "buff" you are, you will feel the difference at the end of a day.

I also have carried in the past, an aluminum framed para. It was one of the first run of frames from 1988, when you got to build up the gun from it. Para had not yet made full guns. The frame is so old that it does not have a logo on the grips. It still works fine and seems to weight (fully loaded) about the same as a steel framed single stack fully loaded.

If I cannot find the Commander, I am also considering building up a gun a Caspian titanium frame. I have a Taurus 85 in titanium that is really accurate and, of course, seems to weight very little, and the titanium 1911 single stack certainly seems appealing.

generaljl · 05-08-2007, 08:54 PM

Looks like I better sell my Kimbers...they may cause excessive force

jetdriver · 05-11-2007, 07:03 PM

Here is my much loved Kimber Pro Carry II:

I replaced the original (nylon) mainspring with a S&W aluminum one. Changed out the grips to Carbon Creation Ultra Slim Double Diamond grips. This pistols feels great and lies flat against the body. The grips are almost as thin as the slide. I like the smooth front strap, easy to grip and indexes very fast. Bottom line - it goes BANG evey time and is ACCURATE

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I have a few more minor mods I would like: new sights and an ISMI recoil spring conversion (flat like a Glock spring and lasts for several thousand rounds).

Freedom1911 · 05-19-2007, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apdl

Springfield!
black stainess *drool*

Have one, Yup, drool.sweet gun.

Freedom1911 · 05-19-2007, 11:07 PM

IMHO I'd say quality is about the same. SAs are a few hundred less depending on the model you buy.

05-08-2007, 08:54 PM	#22
generaljl XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cleveland, Oh Posts: 103	Looks like I better sell my Kimbers...they may cause excessive force __________________ In no particular order: DPMS lower with Del-Ton upper AR-15 XD SC 9mm XD 40 Service with chop grip Kimber Pro Tactical .45 Kimber Classic Custom .45 KT P3-AT Mossberg 500 Stoeger O/U Ruger 10/22

05-11-2007, 07:03 PM	#23
jetdriver XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 177	Here is my much loved Kimber Pro Carry II: I replaced the original (nylon) mainspring with a S&W aluminum one. Changed out the grips to Carbon Creation Ultra Slim Double Diamond grips. This pistols feels great and lies flat against the body. The grips are almost as thin as the slide. I like the smooth front strap, easy to grip and indexes very fast. Bottom line - it goes BANG evey time and is ACCURATE . I have a few more minor mods I would like: new sights and an ISMI recoil spring conversion (flat like a Glock spring and lasts for several thousand rounds). __________________ Yo homey...is that my briefcase? USMC ** SEMPER FI

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05-08-2007, 10:24 AM	#21
para_org XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 375	If I reword the original question to: "What kind of 1911 should I carry ?" , then the answer, for me, is anything aluminum framed. I am looking for a (single stack) Commander in decent condition. I am more than willing to rebuild it if the frame is still in good condition. These are considerably lighter than a steel framed gun, and no matter how "buff" you are, you will feel the difference at the end of a day. I also have carried in the past, an aluminum framed para. It was one of the first run of frames from 1988, when you got to build up the gun from it. Para had not yet made full guns. The frame is so old that it does not have a logo on the grips. It still works fine and seems to weight (fully loaded) about the same as a steel framed single stack fully loaded. If I cannot find the Commander, I am also considering building up a gun a Caspian titanium frame. I have a Taurus 85 in titanium that is really accurate and, of course, seems to weight very little, and the titanium 1911 single stack certainly seems appealing.

05-19-2007, 11:07 PM	#25
Freedom1911 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 406	IMHO I'd say quality is about the same. SAs are a few hundred less depending on the model you buy.