I have an old Springer like that one, that I got from a fellow at work. I'm going to do it as a project gun with Wilson Bulletproof parts, and then probably have it NP3'd after I dehorn it.
I used one of the Wilson 70's series blued steel Bulletproof extractors, and tuned it accorded to the guidance Hilton Yam had on his DVD's. It feeds very well now. I also made a point of replacing every spring in the gun as well. I'm using the Wilson mags as recommended by Jason Burton. Runs with no issues using Federal 230-grain HST, or Speer Lawman 230-grain FMJ.
From what I have read, the older SA guns with the crest behind the ejection port are good for that purpose. I am definitely no expert on 1911's, however.
But it should be something fun to do.
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