Killermonkey21
Member
Hello All,
I purchased my first Government model 1911 back in 2010 (Desert Eagle 1911 G, dead nuts reliable) and have since made great strides in my shooting ability with it. I made the decision when I purchased my reloading set up instead of buying a new gun to shoot the guns I have a lot more in order to get more proficient with them. My new years resolution was to do my absolute best to shoot around 1k rounds a month, and I've been doing OK in regards to that.
So far the only mods I've done to the pistol are a trigger job (about 4 pounds), a flat trigger (10-8 flat trigger, love it), Kensight rear adjustable sights, Hi Viz fiber optic front, and VZ grips for a better grip. I am now looking into a MSH with a flared magwell for USPSA and IDPA shooting (Limited 10 and CDP, respectively).
My main questions are what brands should I look at for a flared mag well, and what would be the next logical step to squeeze some more accuracy out of my pistol? I have heard mention of having a smith fit a match bushing to my barrel, but would it be better to get a match barrel/bushing combo and then have it fitted to my gun? Would a slide/frame tune-up be beneficial? I don't want to break the bank (sub $400 or so) but I feel like I could benefit at this point of my shooting to up the ante with my pistol.
So, HighRoaders, with your plethora of knowledge, what would be the next step for me?
Thanks.
-SSG John V.
I purchased my first Government model 1911 back in 2010 (Desert Eagle 1911 G, dead nuts reliable) and have since made great strides in my shooting ability with it. I made the decision when I purchased my reloading set up instead of buying a new gun to shoot the guns I have a lot more in order to get more proficient with them. My new years resolution was to do my absolute best to shoot around 1k rounds a month, and I've been doing OK in regards to that.
So far the only mods I've done to the pistol are a trigger job (about 4 pounds), a flat trigger (10-8 flat trigger, love it), Kensight rear adjustable sights, Hi Viz fiber optic front, and VZ grips for a better grip. I am now looking into a MSH with a flared magwell for USPSA and IDPA shooting (Limited 10 and CDP, respectively).
My main questions are what brands should I look at for a flared mag well, and what would be the next logical step to squeeze some more accuracy out of my pistol? I have heard mention of having a smith fit a match bushing to my barrel, but would it be better to get a match barrel/bushing combo and then have it fitted to my gun? Would a slide/frame tune-up be beneficial? I don't want to break the bank (sub $400 or so) but I feel like I could benefit at this point of my shooting to up the ante with my pistol.
So, HighRoaders, with your plethora of knowledge, what would be the next step for me?
Thanks.
-SSG John V.
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