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Post by lablover Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:02 pm

Where can one get a 1911 frame without having to wait several weeks.  Just got a ne conversion and it needs a permanent home.  Thanks gents
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Post by Tim:H11 Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:21 pm

Some people buy a foster/Caspian frame and build up their own frame. The biggest challenge will be getting a quality feeling trigger if you do it yourself. If you have a wad gun already with a 19 or 20 pound hammer spring you could get away with shooting both 45 and 22 on one frame until you get a dedicated frame built up - either your own work or by a professional. Other than that - not sure. A cheap frame isn’t worth the time and headache (rock island or the likes). My dedicated frame used to be a range Officer.


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Post by lablover Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:27 pm

Yea, that may be the smart move. I’d need a 2 piece spring guide because it’s a pain to switch..well a small pain.  My RO has a 19 lb hammer spring and the conversion works like a charm on it
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Post by james r chapman Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:32 pm

Pick up a 2 piece spring guide and give it a try!
Your right, it is quicker, easier, with less flying pieces..
The one piece spring guides work also, if, they have the takedown hole in them.
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Post by james r chapman Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:39 pm

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Post by Jack H Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:43 pm

I'd get another Range Officer, set the 45 top aside, install a KC hammer-sear, and 18#main and Colt sear springs.
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Post by gregg28 Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:14 pm

Fusion has a sale on bare frames, but they are listing complete lowers as in stock.
https://www.fusionfirearms.com/1911-lower-frame-government-action-style

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Post by lablover Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:37 pm

gregg28 wrote:Fusion has a sale on bare frames, but they are listing complete lowers as in stock.
https://www.fusionfirearms.com/1911-lower-frame-government-action-style
Wow, pretty good deal.  Anyone know anything about these
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Post by Jon Eulette Fri Jul 20, 2018 9:22 pm

Fusion makes good quality parts. You’ll need a BE Smith to do your trigger for the conversion.
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Post by LenV Fri Jul 20, 2018 9:27 pm

I don't remember fusion frames being finished. Looks like I could be wrong in this case. However if I was looking I would grab this SA frame. Same price

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/779304429

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Post by lablover Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:09 pm

Nice find
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Post by LenV Sat Jul 21, 2018 6:54 pm

That didn't last long. I hope someone here got it.

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Post by SmokinNJokin Sat Jul 21, 2018 9:31 pm

If you still need a dedicated lower frame i am finishing one up now. Will be ready for sale next month. Essex frame, egw, C+s parts throughout no mim junk, beautifully blended and finished in graphite black. I will formally post it up later.

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