I’m thinking of building a compact 1911. Looking for recommendations on frame manufacturers.
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I’m thinking of building a compact 1911. Looking for recommendations on frame manufacturers.
If you are not in a hurry I would use a titanium frame. With that being said they are not for the beginner.
Caspian, Jem, Nighthawk.
Thanks guys. I am a newbie, so I'll stay away from titanium (for now). I'll check the others out and see about availability.
Having been there and done that more than once, I would recommend a slide and frame kit from Caspian or Fusion (if they're still around). Especially if you don't have a lot of 1911-specific tools.
Fusion is still around; Bob Serva posts often on FB.
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Originally Posted by ntxyankee
And who has them? More importantly - who will work on them?
Caspian used to offer it as an option but they seem to have discontinued those frames.
I'd just get a Ruger, Colt, or Springfield 9mm that has the frame type you want and build around that. If lightweight, I believe Caspian still has an aluminum receiver.
Another thing to consider, especially if this is your first build, compact 1911's are much fussier and can be a challenge to get running reliably. Not trying talk you out of it, just something to keep in mind.