twister Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I'm in the market for a new 1911,and would like to know which model is best for me? You always hear forged is best, but at what point do you notice the difference? If you are shooting the gun occasionally,at what point in the round count does the cost start making a difference? Thanks for your help on this matter,Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knedrgr Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I have both, and I can't tell the differences between them. There are more than a few full-house customs that are built from cast frames. If these top smiths don't see any issues using these cast frames, then it shouldn't matter to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertl35 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 If they are the same prices or close. I would go with forged just to be on the safer side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Forged will last longer and hold up to much more abuse. But in terms of accuracy, cast is just as good. I've built 1911s on cast Caspian frames that shot .682" at 25 yards with common reloads (200g LSWC w/Bullseye). But I've also seen a good number of cast frames crack, particularly after a lot of rounds with major power factor loads. And if the barrel is not fit properly, it's only a matter of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonglee0507 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 go forged man if you're going to abuse your gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonglee0507 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Forged will last longer and hold up to much more abuse. But in terms of accuracy, cast is just as good. I've built 1911s on cast Caspian frames that shot .682" at 25 yards with common reloads (200g LSWC w/Bullseye). But I've also seen a good number of cast frames crack, particularly after a lot of rounds with major power factor loads. And if the barrel is not fit properly, it's only a matter of time. I have seen a lot of para's cracked Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Paras have cast frames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonglee0507 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Thats why i go for STI. BAR STOCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sludwin Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Thats why i go for STI. BAR STOCK! +1....... if not then go forged......but you can never go wrong with an sti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 The 1911 Forum had an extensive discussion on steels by steel industry experts. The bottom line is good cast is better than poor forged. It is the steel used in the gun that is important. I believe Gary from Caspian once wrote on this topic. I believe he said his cast frames did not experience cracks to any greater degree than bar stock. They do use bar stock steel in their slides because of the different types of stresses. Many a STI Trojan has cast frames and this forum has many a member sing their virtue. I have a very nice Wilson frame that is bar stock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911Prof Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Are Caspian slides still bar stock, I had heard they were going to cast stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Are Caspian slides still bar stock, I had heard they were going to cast stock They are still bar stock. No way they are switching to castings for slides. They would never last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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