mounting a rail? - The Firearms Forum

TTUshooter · 12-20-2006, 09:19 AM

hey everyone, I wanted some opinions on this thought i've had. I want to mount a light on my 1911 and i was thinking that I could drill and tap two holes to mount a small picatinny rail on the bottom of the frame in front of the trigger guard. It seems like it would be pretty simple operation, but yet I've never seen anyone do it before. Is there a reason? is there something i'm missing why this would be a bad idea, or does no one just want to alter their frames. Lemme know what y'all think. Thanks!

TTUshooter

pickenup · 12-20-2006, 01:31 PM

Les Baer does just what you are talking about. Click on the link below, and look at the 3rd picture down, the “Home Defense” pistol. Also note the frame is reinforced, and does not taper down as it gets closer to the end of the barrel, like every other 1911. I would think there is a reason for this. (Side note, the non-tapering frame also means that it will NOT fit a regular 1911 kydex holster)

My question is, why would you want to drill a frame, when there are so many lights that you can attach to the front of the trigger guard, that would basically be in the same location as a rail mounted one?

http://www.lesbaer.com/thundr.html

TTUshooter · 12-20-2006, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by pickenup

My question is, why would you want to drill a frame, when there are so many lights that you can attach to the front of the trigger guard, that would basically be in the same location as a rail mounted one?

where might i find these lights you speak of?

pickenup · 12-20-2006, 06:49 PM

Here is a rail that mounts to the trigger guard. Then you can mount anything that requires a rail, without permanently altering your firearm.

http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/...3518/sesent/00

TTUshooter · 12-20-2006, 07:08 PM

allrighty, thanks for the link. very helpful.

johnston3407 · 12-20-2006, 07:36 PM

TTU, I love your quote about guns,crime, cameras & porn. I'll use it, if I may.

TTUshooter · 12-20-2006, 10:13 PM

yeah dude, feel free to use it

12-20-2006, 09:19 AM	#1
TTUshooter V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DFW/Lubbock TX Posts: 159	mounting a rail? hey everyone, I wanted some opinions on this thought i've had. I want to mount a light on my 1911 and i was thinking that I could drill and tap two holes to mount a small picatinny rail on the bottom of the frame in front of the trigger guard. It seems like it would be pretty simple operation, but yet I've never seen anyone do it before. Is there a reason? is there something i'm missing why this would be a bad idea, or does no one just want to alter their frames. Lemme know what y'all think. Thanks! TTUshooter -->

12-20-2006, 01:31 PM	#2
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,837	Re: mounting a rail? Les Baer does just what you are talking about. Click on the link below, and look at the 3rd picture down, the “Home Defense” pistol. Also note the frame is reinforced, and does not taper down as it gets closer to the end of the barrel, like every other 1911. I would think there is a reason for this. (Side note, the non-tapering frame also means that it will NOT fit a regular 1911 kydex holster) My question is, why would you want to drill a frame, when there are so many lights that you can attach to the front of the trigger guard, that would basically be in the same location as a rail mounted one? http://www.lesbaer.com/thundr.html __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

12-20-2006, 06:49 PM	#4
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,837	Re: mounting a rail? Here is a rail that mounts to the trigger guard. Then you can mount anything that requires a rail, without permanently altering your firearm. http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/...3518/sesent/00 __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

12-20-2006, 07:08 PM	#5
TTUshooter V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DFW/Lubbock TX Posts: 159	Re: mounting a rail? allrighty, thanks for the link. very helpful. __________________ Guns cause crime like cameras cause porn!

12-20-2006, 07:36 PM	#6
johnston3407 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Coast of Mississippi Posts: 592	Re: mounting a rail? TTU, I love your quote about guns,crime, cameras & porn. I'll use it, if I may.

12-20-2006, 10:13 PM	#7
TTUshooter V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DFW/Lubbock TX Posts: 159	Re: mounting a rail? yeah dude, feel free to use it __________________ Guns cause crime like cameras cause porn!