Stinkyshoe
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In the next 2-3 years, I would like to start building a 1911 from a Caspian frame and Slide. I am trying to decide on the parts and features I'd like as well learn how assemble/disassemble and do basic gun smithing.
I'd like my "dream gun" to be accurate as well as reliable. Right now, I am curious about the barrel. I have seen a Ed Brown drop in, Kart easy fit, Wilson drop in, StormLake prefit all in Brownells. It matters little to me if the barrel is stainless or will be parkarized. My first concern is accuracy. Which one of these barrels will have the greatest potential for accuracy? Would fitting a easy fit Kart be very hard to accomplish or should I go with a drop in? What kind of accuracy can be expected from a drop in? I read on www.blindhogg.com that the kart should be parkerized so that it is protected from rusting. Does this mean the even the inside of the barrel is parkerized? Is there a way to "plug" the barrel while parkerizing to avoid from parkerizing the rifling if that is infact bad? I can learn to appreciate a stainless or parkerized barrel, but I can fully appreciate something that isn't as accurate as it could have been.
Also, I am wondering about the main spring housing. I can't decide on arched or flat. Is there one that is better for grip security? Which one is better for a larger hand?
Triggers....I like several. The Caspian and Casull. What is the deal with the flat Caspian versus the Casull. Any differences in quality?
Thanks
Ss
I'd like my "dream gun" to be accurate as well as reliable. Right now, I am curious about the barrel. I have seen a Ed Brown drop in, Kart easy fit, Wilson drop in, StormLake prefit all in Brownells. It matters little to me if the barrel is stainless or will be parkarized. My first concern is accuracy. Which one of these barrels will have the greatest potential for accuracy? Would fitting a easy fit Kart be very hard to accomplish or should I go with a drop in? What kind of accuracy can be expected from a drop in? I read on www.blindhogg.com that the kart should be parkerized so that it is protected from rusting. Does this mean the even the inside of the barrel is parkerized? Is there a way to "plug" the barrel while parkerizing to avoid from parkerizing the rifling if that is infact bad? I can learn to appreciate a stainless or parkerized barrel, but I can fully appreciate something that isn't as accurate as it could have been.
Also, I am wondering about the main spring housing. I can't decide on arched or flat. Is there one that is better for grip security? Which one is better for a larger hand?
Triggers....I like several. The Caspian and Casull. What is the deal with the flat Caspian versus the Casull. Any differences in quality?
Thanks
Ss