dmallind
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This idea came out of the .22lr conversion kit thread which I followed with interest. In general I like the idea of the ability to switch a 1911 to a .22lr for cheaper training with the pistol, and also to take advantage of the 1911 platform's rather than buying a separate .22lr for plinking.
That said what about concerns of slide fit and possibly "corrupting" the established interaction of the two when the .45 slide goes back on. Yes the slides are often aluminum in conversion kits but even then there is going to be some wear to the frame.
Now I'm not thinking of putting this on the Ed Brown or anything but then all my 1911s are "good" brands and pretty tight. The SW is the least tight but it's very accurate and has a scandium/aluminum frame so I don't want to screw that one up either.
Any thoughts from smiths or metallurgists? Specifically looking at frame/slide wear but ideas on other possible impacts to the core components welcomed.
That said what about concerns of slide fit and possibly "corrupting" the established interaction of the two when the .45 slide goes back on. Yes the slides are often aluminum in conversion kits but even then there is going to be some wear to the frame.
Now I'm not thinking of putting this on the Ed Brown or anything but then all my 1911s are "good" brands and pretty tight. The SW is the least tight but it's very accurate and has a scandium/aluminum frame so I don't want to screw that one up either.
Any thoughts from smiths or metallurgists? Specifically looking at frame/slide wear but ideas on other possible impacts to the core components welcomed.