1911 Metal Body - What are my options?

HelloKitty · August 9th, 2007, 00:47

I like the colt or springfield ones, but the problem is all I see are parkerized grey ones. I prefer black, but from what I've seen Guarder, PGC, Sheriff, etc.. only make grey except for the Kimbers and more modern 1911s.

Any ideas?

markedman · August 9th, 2007, 09:09

For what make of 1911?
If it is a Western arms the only limit would be your imagination and wallet.

Greylocks · August 9th, 2007, 11:06

If you get a good metal slide, nothing stops you from changing the finish using products meant for real handguns.
Grey/parkerized is popular for good reasons; durable, rust resistant, non-glare finish, etc.
The more information you provide about your gun, the better the answers will be.

The Saint · August 9th, 2007, 11:25

KJW1911, which already comes with metal slide and frame.

HelloKitty · August 9th, 2007, 14:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Saint

KJW1911, which already comes with metal slide and frame.

Already have it and it' cracked...

HelloKitty · August 9th, 2007, 14:32

Do you guys like the parkerized grey finish of Guarder kits over glossy black on the kj?

Do you guys like colt trades or springfield more?

The Saint · August 9th, 2007, 14:34

Interesting, some WE does that, too.

I prefer Parkerized grey and Colt trades, but it's your gun.

HelloKitty · August 9th, 2007, 14:39

The grips I'm running (in that pic) are WWII vintage wood ones, dunno how they'll look on a grey Guarder kit.

Why the hell does the slide crack off there of all places?

The Saint · August 9th, 2007, 14:41

The notch for the thumb safety is most likely to blame, as it reduces support for the very rear tip.

HelloKitty · August 9th, 2007, 14:43

I shouldn't have that problem with the Guarder metal bodies?

I assume they're alot stronger than KJ eventhough both are diecast?

Do you think it would look weird to reuse my black outer barrel in a grey body?

The Saint · August 9th, 2007, 14:45

You shouldn't have that problem with aftermarket bodies, but they're not perfect either. The more you pay, the better they are.

TM has a black outer barrel in a grey body and it looks fine.

Mantelope · August 9th, 2007, 14:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by HelloKitty

I assume they're alot stronger than KJ eventhough both are diecast?

AFAIK, Guarder slides and frames are CNC machined aluminum.

HelloKitty · August 9th, 2007, 18:40

I read that Guarder ones are die cast.

The Saint · August 9th, 2007, 18:43

According to Guarder's own website, they're aluminum.

HelloKitty · August 9th, 2007, 18:58

Yes Die cast aluminum, look on any overseas site...

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August 9th, 2007, 00:47	#1
HelloKitty Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, USA	1911 Metal Body - What are my options? I like the colt or springfield ones, but the problem is all I see are parkerized grey ones. I prefer black, but from what I've seen Guarder, PGC, Sheriff, etc.. only make grey except for the Kimbers and more modern 1911s. Any ideas?

August 9th, 2007, 11:25	#4
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	KJW1911, which already comes with metal slide and frame. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

August 9th, 2007, 14:34	#7
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	Interesting, some WE does that, too. I prefer Parkerized grey and Colt trades, but it's your gun. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

August 9th, 2007, 09:09	#2
markedman Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Calgary Alberta	For what make of 1911? If it is a Western arms the only limit would be your imagination and wallet.

August 9th, 2007, 11:06	#3
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	If you get a good metal slide, nothing stops you from changing the finish using products meant for real handguns. Grey/parkerized is popular for good reasons; durable, rust resistant, non-glare finish, etc. The more information you provide about your gun, the better the answers will be.

August 9th, 2007, 14:32	#6
HelloKitty Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, USA	Do you guys like the parkerized grey finish of Guarder kits over glossy black on the kj? Do you guys like colt trades or springfield more?

August 9th, 2007, 14:39	#8
HelloKitty Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, USA	The grips I'm running (in that pic) are WWII vintage wood ones, dunno how they'll look on a grey Guarder kit. Why the hell does the slide crack off there of all places?

August 9th, 2007, 14:41	#9
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	The notch for the thumb safety is most likely to blame, as it reduces support for the very rear tip. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

August 9th, 2007, 14:43	#10
HelloKitty Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, USA	I shouldn't have that problem with the Guarder metal bodies? I assume they're alot stronger than KJ eventhough both are diecast? Do you think it would look weird to reuse my black outer barrel in a grey body?

August 9th, 2007, 14:45	#11
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	You shouldn't have that problem with aftermarket bodies, but they're not perfect either. The more you pay, the better they are. TM has a black outer barrel in a grey body and it looks fine. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

August 9th, 2007, 18:40	#13
HelloKitty Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, USA	I read that Guarder ones are die cast.

August 9th, 2007, 18:43	#14
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	According to Guarder's own website, they're aluminum. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

August 9th, 2007, 18:58	#15
HelloKitty Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, USA	Yes Die cast aluminum, look on any overseas site...

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