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<blockquote data-quote="NikatKimber" data-source="post: 1227828" data-attributes="member: 423"><p>surjimmy - I saw that one. Unfortunately, not in the place to start buying stuff right now. I'm doing research, and reading up to decide what I really want.</p><p></p><p>I had a Kimber (hence my screen name), but traded it off. I found I miss having a 1911. </p><p></p><p>Someday, when I finally find the end of the rainbow, I'd like to have a true full custom. But for the foreseeable future, that's way out of my price range.</p><p></p><p>I was thinking I'd have to start with a complete gun, and add the pieces I'd want to it, and have a good 'smith fit the pieces and tune it. But if starting from scratch is a comparable cost option, I could do that.</p><p></p><p>My other reason for starting with a gun rather that parts was that I can shoot it between now and completion, as I can't do it all at once.</p><p></p><p>I guess I could buy a basic RIA and shoot that while I save up and buy parts for a build.</p><p></p><p>Either way, here's my idea of what I want.</p><p></p><p>Starting with a basic Colt or Springfield 1911,</p><p>nor front cocking serrations and as few markings on the slide as possible.</p><p>Beavertail grip safety</p><p>Novak night sights</p><p>Extended safety (non ambi)</p><p>Commander hammer</p><p>Standard recoil spring (no FLGR)</p><p>Long solid trigger (thinking Ed Brown, Wilson, etc)</p><p>Blued finish</p><p>Lowered and flared ejection port - if not already done</p><p></p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p><p><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NikatKimber, post: 1227828, member: 423"] surjimmy - I saw that one. Unfortunately, not in the place to start buying stuff right now. I'm doing research, and reading up to decide what I really want. I had a Kimber (hence my screen name), but traded it off. I found I miss having a 1911. Someday, when I finally find the end of the rainbow, I'd like to have a true full custom. But for the foreseeable future, that's way out of my price range. I was thinking I'd have to start with a complete gun, and add the pieces I'd want to it, and have a good 'smith fit the pieces and tune it. But if starting from scratch is a comparable cost option, I could do that. My other reason for starting with a gun rather that parts was that I can shoot it between now and completion, as I can't do it all at once. I guess I could buy a basic RIA and shoot that while I save up and buy parts for a build. Either way, here's my idea of what I want. Starting with a basic Colt or Springfield 1911, nor front cocking serrations and as few markings on the slide as possible. Beavertail grip safety Novak night sights Extended safety (non ambi) Commander hammer Standard recoil spring (no FLGR) Long solid trigger (thinking Ed Brown, Wilson, etc) Blued finish Lowered and flared ejection port - if not already done [b][Broken External Image][/b] [b][Broken External Image][/b] [/QUOTE]
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