While I realize that I have neither the experience or potential to be a 1911Tuner , I do aspire to being a 1911Tweaker. But some of the recent comments regarding Springfield's Milspec have given me pause to ponder. I have one Milspec, which I have made a few minor changes to (trigger, MSH & springs, FP). I had been considering buying another to go even further with, but now I'm wondering if that is the best route.
I'm weighing a Milspec ($499 in my neighborhood) against a Colt Series 70 ($880) as a starting point. By the time I'm done I want to end up with an all real steel basic 1911. So, Tuner and others what are the pros and cons of the two routes, bearing in mind the difference in original small part quality as well as initial cost? (Obviously I'm not interested in Series 80 as a starting point or the dilemma of initial cost would be simplified).
One other possibility, I know a shop that has a Kimber Classic (non Series II) for $670, which I suppose could also be a starting point.
I'm not confident enough in my judgment to select a used USGI as a starting point, although I can tell there is much to recommend that route.
I'm weighing a Milspec ($499 in my neighborhood) against a Colt Series 70 ($880) as a starting point. By the time I'm done I want to end up with an all real steel basic 1911. So, Tuner and others what are the pros and cons of the two routes, bearing in mind the difference in original small part quality as well as initial cost? (Obviously I'm not interested in Series 80 as a starting point or the dilemma of initial cost would be simplified).
One other possibility, I know a shop that has a Kimber Classic (non Series II) for $670, which I suppose could also be a starting point.
I'm not confident enough in my judgment to select a used USGI as a starting point, although I can tell there is much to recommend that route.