G-ManBart Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I'm considering having a lightweight 1911, maybe a Commander, built and was thinking about going lightweight. I haven't searched carefully, but didn't see an AL frame listed for sale by the usual suspects, and thought maybe the Caspian Ti frame might be the ticket (if pricey). Anybody have a gun built on one? To keep it fun, I'm also thinking of 9x23 for something a little different...no, it wouldn't be used for SS matches. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Meek Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I have two Hi-Cap TI frames from Caspian. When I get around to it I am going to build a carry gun using the Ti frame. Make sure when you get the frame you have Caspian fit the slide and frame and do their Carbide treatment to the frame rails. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastarget Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 have one, with a damascus slide, the rails were carbonized by Caspian, however it has been suggested that it not be used as a high count gun unless it is accurailed. I am not sure if anyone has had a high round carbonized frame, or otherwise. The frames are very light, and would make a perfect carry piece especially fitted with a commander slide. The gun is being finished at this moment by Gene Shuey. It was difficult to find the Ti for a while, this one came with Ti MSH and grip safety. It would make an intersting project G-man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Wilson might have an aluminum frame...check them out. Might be as pricy as the TI. FWIW Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 Thanks guys...that's a good start. Just checked, and Wilson does offer an aluminum frame, sort of in between price-wise. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 A Ti frame with a commander length slide in 9x23 would be very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchy Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 How about Fusion? I think they made aluminum at one time. Seiichi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avezorak Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 A Ti frame with a commander length slide in 9x23 would be very cool. I agree. Very cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I'm building 2 Commander length 9x23's on a high cap frames and a single carry comp, they are fun to shoot. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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