Skylerbone
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I know this is a res. thread but perhaps the OP is still keeping an eye on it so what the heck.
1. Before anything else: it gun, it dangerous. Proceed with that thought ever close at hand.
2. Why a Caspian over a complete pistol? Quality. Material, finish, (usually) dimensions. If you think of your frame as a log, would you start that chainsaw on someone else’s carving? It’s nasty what true smiths do with donor frames; welding slides, adding material to re-cut the beavertail radius, blending it all back together. The Caspian is the blank canvas.
3. If you’re adding premium parts, the money is already spent. Buying a barrel, bushing, grip safety, ignition parts, thumb safety, and slide stop is costly. This isn’t a motor you can simply transplant into a chassis down the road. Once you’ve fitted parts, they are forever mated to you 1911.
I understand the question as asked and I read every post including the “wasn’t asking about that” (to paraphrase) portions but I’m compelled... The knowledge to fit every part is out there if you’re willing to acquire it. Understanding that information is an individual matter (again help is available). If you can read a print, measure precisely, afford the tools needed, are willing to persevere, and have the money, then revisit 1. above and get to work.
1. Before anything else: it gun, it dangerous. Proceed with that thought ever close at hand.
2. Why a Caspian over a complete pistol? Quality. Material, finish, (usually) dimensions. If you think of your frame as a log, would you start that chainsaw on someone else’s carving? It’s nasty what true smiths do with donor frames; welding slides, adding material to re-cut the beavertail radius, blending it all back together. The Caspian is the blank canvas.
3. If you’re adding premium parts, the money is already spent. Buying a barrel, bushing, grip safety, ignition parts, thumb safety, and slide stop is costly. This isn’t a motor you can simply transplant into a chassis down the road. Once you’ve fitted parts, they are forever mated to you 1911.
I understand the question as asked and I read every post including the “wasn’t asking about that” (to paraphrase) portions but I’m compelled... The knowledge to fit every part is out there if you’re willing to acquire it. Understanding that information is an individual matter (again help is available). If you can read a print, measure precisely, afford the tools needed, are willing to persevere, and have the money, then revisit 1. above and get to work.
