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When it comes to building a 1911 the four things that are the most important for the end user IMO are frame, slide, sights and beavertail.
The frame and slide will determine just how good your gun will be in the long term....long term meaning what kind of gun your kids will inherit.
The sights are a milling operation generally and will not easily be changed if you decide something else is better for your eyes. Finally and the most personal decision IMO is the beavertail. This little guy again takes some milling and is not easily changed. What looks good to your eye may not be what works for you. I am a perfect example. Included are photos of a number of beavertail designs, many one of a kind hand made but that started as a production piece.
<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Dane Burns on 2001-07-07 15:43 ]</font>
The frame and slide will determine just how good your gun will be in the long term....long term meaning what kind of gun your kids will inherit.
The sights are a milling operation generally and will not easily be changed if you decide something else is better for your eyes. Finally and the most personal decision IMO is the beavertail. This little guy again takes some milling and is not easily changed. What looks good to your eye may not be what works for you. I am a perfect example. Included are photos of a number of beavertail designs, many one of a kind hand made but that started as a production piece.
<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Dane Burns on 2001-07-07 15:43 ]</font>