I've got an opportunity to have a custom built 1911 made for me and have some questions and want some opinions
The builder is getting some Caspian frames.....$400 for carbon steel and $435 for stainless.
Around $250 for labor and then whatever parts I want the gun built on.
Apparently the builder is a well-known military 'smith.
Question1: How do those base prices sound?
Question 2: Stainless or carbon steel?
Question 3: Define military match service pistol/ball gun. Does this mean it is best used with ball type ammo, ie no defensive ammo?
Now the fun part. Help me choose some components. We already have a Mil-Spec Springfield that is the wife's. She needs to leave it Mil-Spec ( ie no beavertail, fancy grips, etc,)
I wouldn't mind taking advantage of this opportunity but have little 1911 experience.
Some things to think about. I'm huge, so grip size is consideration. I'd like something that was a little on the "tactical" side. Ambi safety, etc, etc.
Let your imaginations run wild.....after all it's not your money
The builder is getting some Caspian frames.....$400 for carbon steel and $435 for stainless.
Around $250 for labor and then whatever parts I want the gun built on.
Apparently the builder is a well-known military 'smith.
Question1: How do those base prices sound?
Question 2: Stainless or carbon steel?
Question 3: Define military match service pistol/ball gun. Does this mean it is best used with ball type ammo, ie no defensive ammo?
Now the fun part. Help me choose some components. We already have a Mil-Spec Springfield that is the wife's. She needs to leave it Mil-Spec ( ie no beavertail, fancy grips, etc,)
I wouldn't mind taking advantage of this opportunity but have little 1911 experience.
Some things to think about. I'm huge, so grip size is consideration. I'd like something that was a little on the "tactical" side. Ambi safety, etc, etc.
Let your imaginations run wild.....after all it's not your money