My next 1911 project is going to be making what I call a "Sleeper". I have other 1911 that's decked out with all the bells & whistles so I'm thinking the next one will keep the mil-spec look but needs to be superbly accurate (hence the name Sleeper). I'm just spoiled for accurate guns! :smile:
Here's what I plan so far:
Match barrel -- Kart or BarSto (unless there's other suggestions)
Short steel trigger and trigger job (probably sear, ect too)
Steel arched serrated mainspring (any manufacter suggestions?)
Bob the existing spur hammer (no biting!)
Silver solder the staked front sight down (so it won't fly off)
Slightly dehorned
Don't think I'll checker this one -- but not sure yet!
The sights are my main problem but there may be no way out. Although the Novak and Heinie rear sights are great (and are on other guns), they would not look mil-spec. Should I just keep the existing Colt blade and have it slightly rounded or is there another option that I'm not aware of?
Any other recommendations appreciated. Thanks.
Here's what I plan so far:
Match barrel -- Kart or BarSto (unless there's other suggestions)
Short steel trigger and trigger job (probably sear, ect too)
Steel arched serrated mainspring (any manufacter suggestions?)
Bob the existing spur hammer (no biting!)
Silver solder the staked front sight down (so it won't fly off)
Slightly dehorned
Don't think I'll checker this one -- but not sure yet!
The sights are my main problem but there may be no way out. Although the Novak and Heinie rear sights are great (and are on other guns), they would not look mil-spec. Should I just keep the existing Colt blade and have it slightly rounded or is there another option that I'm not aware of?
Any other recommendations appreciated. Thanks.