Sandbagger123 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 am thinking of building a new top end for my open gun. i don't have a mill or such so am thinking of using these parts. what do you guys think of these parts . for those that have use the slide, does it already have the 1 degree angle in front already? http://www.1911store.com/brazos-lightning-slide-9/38-opem.aspx http://www.1911store.com/stitruborbarrelcomp-withthundercompsxstylecomp.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler2you Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I recently built a gun using the Brazos Lightning Slide (Caspian version). I'm pretty sure it was already angle cut for the comp, but I don't remember for sure. I used a KKM threaded barrel, so I can't comment on the rest of your question. The slide was done very nicely and is working great. I posted a picture in the Open gun picture thread (page 56 about halfway down) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger123 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 3 hours ago, tyler2you said: I recently built a gun using the Brazos Lightning Slide (Caspian version). I'm pretty sure it was already angle cut for the comp, but I don't remember for sure. I used a KKM threaded barrel, so I can't comment on the rest of your question. The slide was done very nicely and is working great. I posted a picture in the Open gun picture thread (page 56 about halfway down) looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Before you decide, measure the frame rails on your gun. That will help you decide whether you use a Caspian slide of an STI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberacp Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 On 7/22/2017 at 9:35 AM, zzt said: Before you decide, measure the frame rails on your gun. That will help you decide whether you use a Caspian slide of an STI. what numbers, should someone look for to decide between the two slides?? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 (edited) The width of your frame rails. Say you measure them and they are .754" wide. A typical STI slide will have ways that are .757" wide, so there is no way you could fit that slide to your frame. A Caspian at a typical .752" - .754" would work nicely. It works the other way as well. If your frame rails are .756" - .757", you may decide on an STI slide for no other reason than you didn't want to take enough off the rails to use a Caspian. Edited July 26, 2017 by zzt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberacp Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I see....thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger123 Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 On 7/25/2017 at 1:47 PM, zzt said: The width of your frame rails. Say you measure them and they are .754" wide. A typical STI slide will have ways that are .757" wide, so there is no way you could fit that slide to your frame. A Caspian at a typical .752" - .754" would work nicely. It works the other way as well. If your frame rails are .756" - .757", you may decide on an STI slide for no other reason than you didn't want to take enough off the rails to use a Caspian. Great info !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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