Here is the parts list we are going to use for our 1911’s. I know that many people prefer this brand over that brand, but as long as quality parts are used then there shouldn’t be any complaints.
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Stainless Caspian Recon Rail Frame
Carbon Caspian Slide
Kart Match Barrel
EGW Bushing
Ed Brown tactical Thumb Safety
Ed Brown Grip Safety
Ed Brown Plug & Guide
Cylinder & Slide Fire Control Group
Wilson Stainless Pin Set
Caspian Firing Pin
Caspian Firing Pin Stop
Caspian Ejector
VZ Grips
Gun Crafters Mainspring Housing
Wilson Combat Bullet Proof Slide Stop
Greider Precision Trigger
Caspian Grip Bushing
Ed Brown Grip Allen Head Screws
Novak Tritium Front Sight
SDM Rear Sight
Wolf Springs
Wilson Combat Tactical Magazine Release
ISMI Recoil Spring
Nowlin Stainless Plunger Tube
Wilson Combat Bullet Proof Extractor
Cerakote finish
Well, unless there is some major issue with the parts listed, we will be ordering them shortly. Remember, that there are going to only be two pistols built at first. The first one is sold and so is the second one.
After they are reviewed and feedback is gathered we will then decide if it is a wise business move to go forward with the idea.
Carbon Slide means Carbon Steel as opposed to Stainless, correct? I almost asked this stupid question right away last night but looked into it…
The two pistols being made first and purchased are going to be 100% test mules, correct? They’ll be wrung out hard for R&D purposes and not kept as some sort of investment?
I think I know the answer, I’m just providing you with an opportunity to clarify for others.
That is a pretty nice list but what is the difference between it and just building your own? Caspian will do most of the work and that would be left is hand lapping the rails, stoning the trigger, smoothing out corners, and spraying the receivers (bluing or park under the paint would be better). It seems strange to pay over $2K for something I can assemble myself in a few hours.
are those caspian slide and extractors the external kind? i know the caspian recons i have seen had external extractors…no big to me, but some 1911 “purists” will automatically avoid pistols with external extractors
Grant, this is exactly why I wouldn’t spend the time, money and manhours doing a custom 1911. 1911’s are awesome but 1911 people can be the biggest PITA to deal with. By the time you buy the parts, factor in the labor, add manhours spent going round and round with potential buyers I can’t see how you’ll make enough profit for it to be worth it. Then you have to consider warranty work, customer nit-picking after they receive the gun, tuning, etc. I would think the 1911 stuff would be a full time job in and of itself and that your main shop will suffer because of it.
That’s just my opinion and I hope I didn’t offend anyone.
Nitrox just happens to know what goes into building one and is comfortable tackling it on his own.
Some want it built by others.
Grant offers a warranty.
I’m like Nitrox a lot of times. If I know how, I’ll at least try myself. I own an AK and an AR15 that were put together 100% by me. They function flawlessly (knock on wood.)
I build my own computers for myself, family and my office. I change my own oil, belts on the car, etc.
But, some people are not as adventurous and order from a catalog.
Saying that you can do this yourself for less money with an investment in tools is like saying you can change your oil for cheaper because oils is $10 and you need a $10 wrench you can reuse…
If Grant needed a wake up call for what he’s getting into, this is it.
FYI: The act of assembling an AR/AK is absolutely incomparable to the skill & experience needed to fit a truly reliable 1911. Building a 1911 is not simply installing parts in the correct order. Most anybody could assembly a Glock, Sig, or HK from a box of parts. The parts are truly drop-in and no hand fitting is required. Sadly that’s not the case for a 1911.
Now if you want to build your own as a fun project that’s fine, but judging by the parts list this is intended as a “Serious Use” 1911 (Carry weapon, Duty, Etc.) That is not the place for home project 1911.
