Gunsmithing 1911: Series 80 to Series 70?

[operatorj]

I was looking at a Colt Rail Gun at a local shop and almost got it except for its a Series 80. I guess im a bit of a traditionalist and just like the Series 70 better. My question is can a Series 80 be converted to a Series 70 without a new slide?

 

[Force_Multiplier]

Re: 1911: Series 80 to Series 70?

kind of... they're never really converted... there is a kit that fills the frame to allow series 70 fire controls to work, and all you do on the slide is remove the firing pin safety

 

[operatorj]

Re: 1911: Series 80 to Series 70?

Thats kinda what i figured. I just like the ease of take down and the feel of a series 70 better. I knew it would leave holes if I took the parts out. I just didnt know if it would still operate (I thought it should) or be as reliable.

 

[Dbltapipsc]

Re: 1911: Series 80 to Series 70?

Just remove the plunger and spring from the slide and put the block piece in the frame and it will be fine. Will work w/o issues. If you like the gun I wouldnt let that stop you because you cannot see any mods on the exterior.

 

[operatorj]

Re: 1911: Series 80 to Series 70?

I seen where Brownells carries the shim by TJ Custom Gunsmithing for teh frame. I just havent seen any kind of after action reports on it.