Best Frame? - The Firearms Forum

Powderhorn · 07-01-2009, 06:25 PM

I'm done fiddling about with AKMs. I've had my fill of demilled kits. Time to move on.

I've been considering building a 1911. Can anyone steer me in the direction of a good frame? I'm thinking about a no-frills mil-spec for a first one. Any advice or links would be most appreciated!

Doc1911 · 07-01-2009, 07:09 PM

Personally, I would go with Caspian

LDBennett · 07-02-2009, 06:41 AM

As in anything else you get what you pay for. And there is a point of diminishing returns for the investment made.

I suggest looking through the Brownells catalog (they have a 1911 specific catgalog!) then contacting their TECH people and get a recommendation from them. Their TECH people are typically gunsmiths who know which of their products are the best choice.

LDBennett

mrkirker · 07-02-2009, 08:52 AM

I've a .45 acp on Caspian frame and slide (with rails). Been very happy with it.

oscarmayer · 07-02-2009, 09:08 AM

"no frills" mil spec. i'd go with caspian or check out the frames sold by sarco. priced right and the one and olnly one i've seen seemed ok.

Powderhorn · 07-02-2009, 04:11 PM

Thanks, guys. Caspian it is then.

07-01-2009, 06:25 PM	#1
Powderhorn V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NH Posts: 165	Best Frame? I'm done fiddling about with AKMs. I've had my fill of demilled kits. Time to move on. I've been considering building a 1911. Can anyone steer me in the direction of a good frame? I'm thinking about a no-frills mil-spec for a first one. Any advice or links would be most appreciated! __________________ 'Tis sad irony that the very people who work against our gun ownership are the ones that we will be called upon to defend should the need arise. -Me -->

07-01-2009, 07:09 PM	#2
Doc1911 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 874	Re: Best Frame? Personally, I would go with Caspian __________________ _____ Sincerely, Doc NRA Life Member

07-02-2009, 06:41 AM	#3
LDBennett Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 5,718	Re: Best Frame? As in anything else you get what you pay for. And there is a point of diminishing returns for the investment made. I suggest looking through the Brownells catalog (they have a 1911 specific catgalog!) then contacting their TECH people and get a recommendation from them. Their TECH people are typically gunsmiths who know which of their products are the best choice. LDBennett

07-02-2009, 08:52 AM	#4
mrkirker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,067	Re: Best Frame? I've a .45 acp on Caspian frame and slide (with rails). Been very happy with it. __________________ *I don't know if dogs have a heaven, but there will be dogs in mine.*

07-02-2009, 09:08 AM	#5
oscarmayer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Contributor Posts: 2,387	Re: Best Frame? "no frills" mil spec. i'd go with caspian or check out the frames sold by sarco. priced right and the one and olnly one i've seen seemed ok.

07-02-2009, 04:11 PM	#6
Powderhorn V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NH Posts: 165	Re: Best Frame? Thanks, guys. Caspian it is then. __________________ 'Tis sad irony that the very people who work against our gun ownership are the ones that we will be called upon to defend should the need arise. -Me