I am considering a Colt NRM 1991 (basic), a Dan Wesson or a Springfield Loaded 1911 clone. I do not own a 1911 and am trying to figure out what the benefits are of the "extras" on modified 1911's. Why do you want these?
Beavertail grip safety
Bevel magazine well
Extended thumb safety
Front serrations
dovetail front sight
full length guide rod
I guess if I bought a basic Colt, what of the above mods (or others) would you have done? Is it better to start that way, or just buy a clone with it all done already?
I do know that if I buy a non Colt, it'll be stainless. If I buy a Colt, I'll intend to get a couple mods done (dunno which ones, or why yet), so I'll end up refinishing it in Hard chrome later on.
-Robert
Beavertail grip safety
Bevel magazine well
Extended thumb safety
Front serrations
dovetail front sight
full length guide rod
I guess if I bought a basic Colt, what of the above mods (or others) would you have done? Is it better to start that way, or just buy a clone with it all done already?
I do know that if I buy a non Colt, it'll be stainless. If I buy a Colt, I'll intend to get a couple mods done (dunno which ones, or why yet), so I'll end up refinishing it in Hard chrome later on.
-Robert