I have a Colt 1911 80 Series Government Model I received as a gift from my dear family afew years ago and I would like to make a few changes.
I like several of the features on the 1918 era 1911, a short wide checkered hammer, smaller thumb safety and a lanyard loop on the flat steel mainspring housing, ridges or checkering on msh optional.
I am looking for good quality parts that match the finish and style of my gun, but dont cost nearly as much as the gun. I'm not trying to make a recreation, I just like these features.
I seem to be having issues matching up all my requirements with vendors. Your advise will be appreciated.
I found this gunsmith in Canada that shows the restoration of an original 1918 in 3 parts, I really like his explanation is very, well soothing I think. Have a look if you like that sort of thing.
He has may other detailed videos.
https://www.youtube.com/user/1928a1tommy/videos
I like several of the features on the 1918 era 1911, a short wide checkered hammer, smaller thumb safety and a lanyard loop on the flat steel mainspring housing, ridges or checkering on msh optional.
I am looking for good quality parts that match the finish and style of my gun, but dont cost nearly as much as the gun. I'm not trying to make a recreation, I just like these features.
I seem to be having issues matching up all my requirements with vendors. Your advise will be appreciated.
I found this gunsmith in Canada that shows the restoration of an original 1918 in 3 parts, I really like his explanation is very, well soothing I think. Have a look if you like that sort of thing.
He has may other detailed videos.
https://www.youtube.com/user/1928a1tommy/videos
