Optic cuts for 1911's?

[gaijin]

What caused you to do CHPWS instead of going with DSC or even Staccato for the DPO?

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My perception of “lower the better”. In retrospect, that’s been in error.
One of my C2’s has the CH plate, the other has Dawson’s. While the CH plate IS marginally lower, from a use perspective, it’s a nonissue.
Presentations/acquiring the Dot are virtually identical on a timer.
That said, both of the CHPWS plates have been serviceable with no issues.

[Dr Dues]

Just noticed this..

I had a G-43X direct-milled for a EPS carry by CHPWS (gaijin is familiar with the piece). I started the journey in May, and after three trips back to their shop they finally had to mill a "special plate" to make it hit appropriately.....(Read unable to zero RA9T at 25yds).

This took 5 months of back an forth.....

It is functional now, but they have some issues.....

I would choose someone else more skilled to mill a RDS..

[Tokarev]

Just noticed this..

I had a G-43X direct-milled for a EPS carry by CHPWS (gaijin is familiar with the piece). I started the journey in May, and after three trips back to their shop they finally had to mill a "special plate" to make it hit appropriately.....(Read unable to zero RA9T at 25yds).

This took 5 months of back an forth.....

It is functional now, but they have some issues.....

I would choose someone else more skilled to mill a RDS..

That's too bad you had issues. Good to hear it (eventually) got sorted.

1911s don't seem to have many options as far as plates go. We have the C&H plates, the Dawson plates and then the old Trijicon plate.

The Dawson isn't offered after the fact by Dawson or Staccato. There are a couple shops doing it after the fact but they aren't licensed as far as I know. I'm assuming it isn't rocket science but still there'd be no guarantee the machining would be true to the DPO cut.

The Trijicon plate has been around for years and is probably well proven but it is for the RMR footprint only. There is a shop out of California that's supposed to be making a retrofit 509 plate but the owner is a flake and has jacked some customers over. Extended delivery times or no delivery at all that require credit card company intervention. No thanks.

This pretty much leaves C&H as far as I can tell. True they have had some reports of crooked plates and a few other things but they also seem to own up when there are issues.

Is there anyone I'm missing? There's also a Chambers Custom plate but there are limited shops offering the machining.

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[gaijin]

Geez Doc, that’s unacceptable, 3 trips back? Glad that’s done.

I would look to someone like Monsoon Tactical or Vulcan for the actual milling of my slide.
That’s what they do, the product they offer IS their machining ability.
Oh, Vulcan has their own plate they used on my Staccato P they ported. It’s been bullet proof on my Range Gun.
Might contact them Tok.

[Dr Dues]

You might try calling these guys.https://vulcanmachinewerks.com/

CHPWS might work for you.....But on a product they offer I felt like a beta tester (too many issue to discuss here).

YMMV

[Tokarev]

Vulcan has their own plate.

They do? I called last week. The fellow I talked to told me the only plate they offer for 1911s is the Trijicon cut.

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[gaijin]

They do? I called last week. The fellow I talked to told me the only plate they offer for 1911s is the Trijicon cut.

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Hmmmm. When they ported my slide/barrel they machined slide for what they referred to as “their” optics mount.
Whatever it is, it’s robust and has held up. I think I spoke with Vinny.

[Pappabear]

They do? I called last week. The fellow I talked to told me the only plate they offer for 1911s is the Trijicon cut.

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I think with my 1911, they made me purchase a Trijy plate/sight combo that they installed and I had to send it in with it. And again, they did an awesome job, 100% satisfied. That way they dont start a job they need to complete without parts they dont haven is my guess. And you get BUIS.

I have been considering doing my Colt rail gun with them in 45acp. My SA is a 9mm.

PB

[Pappabear]

Well shit, this thread just cost me. I just ordered a Trijicon plate system for a 2011/1911. I'm toast, now I gotta choose a sacrificial 1911. CRG is the front runner. God help me.

PB

[Diamondback]

Well shit, this thread just cost me. I just ordered a Trijicon plate system for a 2011/1911. I'm toast, now I gotta choose a sacrificial 1911. CRG is the front runner. God help me.

PB

Maye buy a cheap beater slide as a test subject? I'm still stuck trying to decide between footprints and RCR, Acro, RFX45 and one other contender... though I wish RCR had launched with the improvements like ring-dot reticle of the RMR HD.