TRG65 Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 I'm going to ask this question to double check myself more than anything else. To switch a 1911 from 45 to 9mm a whole new top end is needed in addition to a new ejector on the frame, correct? What would be the approximate cost for the parts and fitting involved. 5" gov't. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Yes, cost app. $1200.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Unless you have a SV with the changeable breechface, it's time for a whole new gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Nesbitt Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 I switched a 45 to 9mm. I got a slide with extracter, firing pin etc at a gun show. I did some trading but I think it was around $200. Roger T. gave me an old barrel. I found a bushing in my spare parts. I bought an ejector and an EGW front sight. Had a local GS cut a dovetail for the front sight. I found an old Swensight rear sight in my spare parts. I think total cash outlay was around $300. Of course my standards of quality work are lower than others. Bill Nesbitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus The Bum Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 I've been down that road and will never do it again. For the price you'll pay getting everything together for a new top-end, you can get a brand new pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 To switch a 1911 from 45 to 9mm a whole new top end is needed in addition to a new ejector on the frame, correct?What would be the approximate cost for the parts and fitting involved. 5" gov't. Thanks A new top end for sure, but not necessarily a new ejector. I have an STI 9mm Trojan (5") and I had a .40SW Longlside top end built for it which drops on and works perfectly using the same ejector and slide stop. So, it can be done As for cost? I recall the 6" Trojan top end parts complete ran about $700 and labor for fitting was probably in the $300 range. It's always cheaper just to buy a new gun, but I couldn't because the gun isn't legal here in Nazifornia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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