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NAPOTS
03-31-2012, 02:19 PM
If you remember my last thread I was debating grip types, I went with a Kimber magwell, Ebony grips from Hogue, and an Edbrown GI recoil spring guide and plug. I also replaced the recoil spring and firing pin spring.

Let me know how you like it.

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Alterate titles for this thread are "Playing Dressup" or, "What do guns and Barbies have in common? They are more fun with accessories"
ready
04-03-2012, 12:07 PM
Looking good. I just got back into 1911's. I had a sig gsr when they first came out but I never really played with it. The fact of the matter is I just don't shoot anything as well as I shoot 1911's or my USP.
NAPOTS
04-03-2012, 07:40 PM
Everytime I think I want something else I take a 1911 to the range and remember why it's my all around favorite gun.
ready
04-03-2012, 08:02 PM
I think I'm going to grab a pair of g10 grips to replace the walnuts on my remington.
NAPOTS
04-03-2012, 08:05 PM
I think I'm going to grab a pair of g10 grips to replace the walnuts on my remington.

I came close to putting G10s on this one. Check out www.vzgrips.com and actually http://www.getgrip.com/ (Hogue) for G10 grips.

I have a pair on my Wilson CQB and they are bad ass. I just wanted something a little different on this one. The ebony is nice.
ready
04-03-2012, 10:36 PM
The vz's are exactly what I had picked out. I also picked a wilson speed chute, hammer, grip safety and thumb safety.
NAPOTS
04-03-2012, 10:59 PM
The wilson speed chute is a lot narrower than the one I put on my Kimber.

If you go with magwell grips like mine they will over hang the side of the speed chute.

be careful with the rest of those parts. I am not sure what amount of fitting is required but I believe the hammer requires quite a bit for proper sear engagement.

Unfortunately with the 1911 many things are not direct drop in parts.
ready
04-04-2012, 12:00 PM
Yeah, I'm counting on doing some filing. I bought some jigs and stones and files. I figure if I take my time I can't butcher it too bad. I got the drop in grip safety until I have the balls to start cutting the frame.