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Sidearms & Scatterguns SA Milspec 1911

skep_tic1

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I have a mislpec 1911. Does anyone make parts like skeletonized hammers to replace the spur or a larger backstrap safety that don't require the honing and filing and frame milling that most of the upgrades require. I'm looking for more bolt and go if there is such a thing.
 
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Older Commander-style -- factory-offered by both Colt and Springfield for a few years.

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One nice thing about 1911s is there are a large number of after market parts. However, I don't think you'll find a totally "drop in" part for the Trigger, Hammer or Grip Safety. All of these could require some fitting.
 
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You can find "drop in" parts from Wilson and some others but don't expect the perfect fit and some gaps they should work just fine
 
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The best "drop in" trigger kit I've found is from Brazos Custom. It's a little pricey, but it works and you'll not find parts that are better. At the end of the day, a trigger job from a reputable 'smith is not that expensive and will last you much longer.

Depending on where you're at in North Carolina, I can strongly recommend a guy just outside Raleigh. Another option is to send it to a gunsmith. For that, I would quickly recommend Shay Akai at Akai Custom Guns. Turn around is super fast and the quality is second to NO ONE!

Rich
 
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I upgraded all the internals in my GI to Wilson Combat and everything was drop in but I probably lucked out. The sear and disconnector work great. The pull is very slightly heavier than the originals but I like the quality of the parts.
 
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Sinister!

Would you mind posting a photo of your gun below in its entirety? I'm a huge fan of SS/blue(black) guns. Yours looks awesome just from that angle.!!!

To the OP. I'd think you may get lucky with some parts dropping in, but my fear would be they're a bit loose and rattle a bit. Any parts I've put on I've always just touched up a tad.

1911's, the american hot-rod of guns.

-G45


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