Suggestions for next step in my project

Cyclops · 08-06-2002, 11:41 PM

Started w/ stainless '91a1. Now has 3# trigger, McCormick trigger & hammer, Ed Brown beavertail and new internals (spring, sear etc...)
I think I'm ready for the next step. I'm thinking about a Caspian slide, MMC target sights, MSH/mag well.
Any other suggestions?

lefty o · 08-07-2002, 06:56 AM

barsto barrel.

Eric · 08-07-2002, 07:40 AM

Next step: Smith and Alexander magwell, Brown or Wilson Ambi-safety, Hex-head grip screws and hex-head mag release catch screw, try pearce finger grooves (like 7 bucks instead of $175 for checkering.) Your slide is fine. You can have it machined to look any way you want, and you can put any set of sights on it. how's that?

Big Dog · 08-07-2002, 07:41 AM

Just be sure your magazines fit the mag well extension. I found that my Mecgar magazines were too wide at the baseplate to fit my extension well. Ed Brown's and Wilson's fit okay. Just one more thing to be aware of.

Cyclops · 08-07-2002, 10:34 AM

Been using Wilson mags since I picked up my Colt. Been flawless! Re: new barrel...will I improve reliability w/ a ramped barrel?

lefty o · 08-08-2002, 12:01 AM

dont need a ramped barrel for .45, but for 38super/9mm its a good idea.:target:

08-06-2002, 11:41 PM	#1
Cyclops Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: California Posts: 231	Suggestions for next step in my project Started w/ stainless '91a1. Now has 3# trigger, McCormick trigger & hammer, Ed Brown beavertail and new internals (spring, sear etc...) I think I'm ready for the next step. I'm thinking about a Caspian slide, MMC target sights, MSH/mag well. Any other suggestions?

08-07-2002, 07:40 AM	#3
Eric Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: USA Posts: 673	Next step: Smith and Alexander magwell, Brown or Wilson Ambi-safety, Hex-head grip screws and hex-head mag release catch screw, try pearce finger grooves (like 7 bucks instead of $175 for checkering.) Your slide is fine. You can have it machined to look any way you want, and you can put any set of sights on it. how's that? __________________ I told him straight up, "You are an idiot for bringing those two fists to this gun fight."

08-07-2002, 07:41 AM	#4
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,219	Just be sure your magazines fit the mag well extension. I found that my Mecgar magazines were too wide at the baseplate to fit my extension well. Ed Brown's and Wilson's fit okay. Just one more thing to be aware of. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

08-07-2002, 10:34 AM	#5
Cyclops Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: California Posts: 231	Been using Wilson mags since I picked up my Colt. Been flawless! Re: new barrel...will I improve reliability w/ a ramped barrel? __________________ Don't tread on me!

08-07-2002, 06:56 AM	#2
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,807	barsto barrel.

08-08-2002, 12:01 AM	#6
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,807	dont need a ramped barrel for .45, but for 38super/9mm its a good idea.:target: