I wanted to get into 1911 pistols and didn't know where to start so I went to my local gun shop, handled every Springfield, Colt, Kimber they had and wound up buying a Colt Gold Cup Trophy SS .45
Well, it seems to shoot just fine but I've got alot to learn and for $939 I'd like to make it as nice as I can for a daily shooter.
I don't mind putting some cash into it but I don't want to waste my time and money making expensive mistakes.
Really, I don't know what I'm doing so I've got some questions.
1. Did I screw up by buying a SS 1911? Should it be hard chromed?
2. Are Acc-rails worth it?
3. What are MIM parts? is tool steel better?
4. What is the proper break-in for this piece?
5. Am I better off with a barrel bushing or not?
6. Should a GOLD CUP TROPHY be used as a carry gun? or does it fit into the "Competition only" catagory?
7. Is the Network Gas Gun modification any good?
8. Does a melt job weaken the structural integrity of the pistol?
9. What is the normal shot life of a 1911 in stainless? (assuming normal SAMMI loads of 45ACP)
10. Why all the hype about VIDEKI triggers? I think Dlask look pretty good myself but ... nuts and bolts, whats the difference?
I've been a gun nut for 18 years now and this is my first 1911. All these questions swimming in my head have been keeping me up 4 nights in a row researching online.
Thanks for your time and attention, and Dane, thanks for the invitation to your forum!
Well, it seems to shoot just fine but I've got alot to learn and for $939 I'd like to make it as nice as I can for a daily shooter.
I don't mind putting some cash into it but I don't want to waste my time and money making expensive mistakes.
Really, I don't know what I'm doing so I've got some questions.
1. Did I screw up by buying a SS 1911? Should it be hard chromed?
2. Are Acc-rails worth it?
3. What are MIM parts? is tool steel better?
4. What is the proper break-in for this piece?
5. Am I better off with a barrel bushing or not?
6. Should a GOLD CUP TROPHY be used as a carry gun? or does it fit into the "Competition only" catagory?
7. Is the Network Gas Gun modification any good?
8. Does a melt job weaken the structural integrity of the pistol?
9. What is the normal shot life of a 1911 in stainless? (assuming normal SAMMI loads of 45ACP)
10. Why all the hype about VIDEKI triggers? I think Dlask look pretty good myself but ... nuts and bolts, whats the difference?
I've been a gun nut for 18 years now and this is my first 1911. All these questions swimming in my head have been keeping me up 4 nights in a row researching online.
Thanks for your time and attention, and Dane, thanks for the invitation to your forum!