1911 Frame Questions

[MDCmotorsports]

I picked up a Kimber 1911 ultra carry II parts kit. Frame slide etc...every thing BUT a frame. So, I need a 1911 frame. Question is, what size and where?
Model 70 or 80?

 

[Supracentral]

I honestly don't know. Kimber lists the Ultra Carry II as 4.75" high, 6.8" long and 1.28" wide (entire gun, assembled). That help at all?

I've always wanted to pick up a Kimber, but every time I have one in my hands I think of something else I could do with that $1400+ and wind up putting it back.

 

[Nick M]

I I've always wanted to pick up a Kimber, but every time I have one in my hands I think of something else I could do with that $1400+ and wind up putting it back.

That is why my AR is Rock River, and not Wilson Combat.

 

[gaboonviper85]

youre going to want a officers size frame in series 70 if you want to build a sub compact 1911.

 

[MDCmotorsports]

youre going to want a officers size frame in series 70 if you want to build a sub compact 1911.

Where would i find such a monster? My searches have come up nill. Could i not take a government size and havemhave the dust guard machined down?

 

[gaboonviper85]

No because on a government size the slide travels a longer distance backwards durring recoil as the slide stop is in a different location....officers travel shorter distance:-/.

Caspian arms
Fosters "caspian blemishes"
Fusion fire arms
Wilson combat
Les Baer
And brownells all sell 1911 frames in all different configurations

Keep in mind that putting a 1911 together always requires fitting and cutting...they are not like ar-15's

 

[gaboonviper85]

http://www.fusionfirearms.com/servlet/the-408/1911-Officers-Frame-Checkered/Detail

 

[gaboonviper85]

This is my 1911 I've been working on...

This will be a full size government.

 

[MDCmotorsports]

Thank you for the help. Your 1911 looks great!

 

[gaboonviper85]

No problem man