Just dawned on me ? Polymer 1911? - The Firearms Forum

RedHawk · 07-09-2011, 09:16 AM

Has anyone tried to make the 1911 a polymer ? if so , who and what were the results !

graehaven · 07-09-2011, 09:22 AM

Sure.

It's called a Glock. Except, it runs better than the 1911, out of the box, doesn't require smithing to tweak it so it shoots. It shoots all kinds of ammo, unlike the 1911, out of the box. Holds more rounds and is lighter, easier to carry, and conceal.

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RedHawk · 07-09-2011, 09:30 AM

I would beg to differ on that , I had a Glock (hence had ) I still have my 1911 , at any rate , thats not the question at hand , Im wondering if its possible to produce a 1911 in polymer!

BillM · 07-09-2011, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedHawk

Has anyone tried to make the 1911 a polymer ? if so , who and what were the results !

Wilson Combat KZ, BUL, and at one time STI made a single stack grip
for the 2011 platform.

mesinge2 · 07-09-2011, 10:52 AM

Here you go, but IMHO they are all fugly with the Wilson being the least fugly of the
bunch and the Spectre and Kimber in a running for the worst thing done to a 1911!

Kimber:

Wilson Combat:

STI:

Charles Daley:

Alchemy Arms Spectre (the bastage love child of a Glock and a 1911):

AAofLot19 · 07-09-2011, 10:56 AM

Kimber made a Gold Match in polymer. Not sure if they still do.

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RedHawk Former Guest Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 177	Re: Just dawned on me ? Polymer 1911? I would beg to differ on that , I had a Glock (hence had ) I still have my 1911 , at any rate , thats not the question at hand , Im wondering if its possible to produce a 1911 in polymer!

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mesinge2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 538	Re: Just dawned on me ? Polymer 1911? Here you go, but IMHO they are all fugly with the Wilson being the least fugly of the bunch and the Spectre and Kimber in a running for the worst thing done to a 1911! Kimber: Wilson Combat: STI: Charles Daley: Alchemy Arms Spectre (the bastage love child of a Glock and a 1911): __________________ NRA Certified Instructor "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson. Last edited by mesinge2; 07-09-2011 at 11:19 AM..

07-09-2011, 10:56 AM	#6
AAofLot19 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 61	Re: Just dawned on me ? Polymer 1911? Kimber made a Gold Match in polymer. Not sure if they still do. __________________ I think there is only one quality worse than hardness of heart and that is softness of head. Theodore Roosevelt