wanttolearn Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Hi, looking to build a 1911. In the past i noted that Brownells had fitted slide to frame kits but don't seem to see them listed anymore. Wondering who else might carry them and which ones are preferred (not looking for double stack/sti type). thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbeck Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 How "nice" of a 1911 are you looking to build? Do you want to just make a cheaper one for a first try, or do you have a lot of experience doing this? If you just want to do it yourself sarco has kits. From what I've heard, they aren't the best set of parts but it's the cheapest way to build one yourself. If you want to build a "custom" 1911 you should check with brazos, lonestar innovations, or freedom gunworks. I was planning on building a 2011 myself and these 3 all had options for a slide/frame kit with or without barrel. Things change so they may not offer it anymore but they did a couple months ago. Also any quality local gunsmith that builds 1911's would likely do it for you at a reasonable cost, but will likely hesitate due to having to "fix" your mistakes. http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/partskits.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottlep Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 STI and Caspian both make very nice fitted slide/frame kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rack&roll Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Dawson Precision carries the STI kits. They are listed in the dealers forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dranoel Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) Caspian is my pick. But I have to admit, if you're looking to build a race gun, Brazzo's has a pretty good deal on fitted slide and frame with a lightened slide to boot for under $1000. http://www.1911store.com/brazos-lightning-slide-to-framefit-40sandw.aspx Also, Fusion has a pretty nice kit for a 6". Frame, slide and barrel all fitted for $1095. http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/fusionfirearms/the-279/1911-pistol-Kit-Tactical/Detail Edited October 28, 2014 by Dranoel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 AccuracyX....... www.accuracyx.com. He makes his own.....Good stuff too... DougC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGabe Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 As said earlier, Caspian sells fitted slide frame kits. Fusion Firearms sells 1911 kits about any way you want them. I've used Caspian and Fusion and STI kits, all are a good foundation for a build. I got the fitted frame and slide them put them together with the parts I wanted to use. 9mm STI, 40 Fusion Commander and a Caspian 10mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy27al Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Go with the Brazos. Great people. Great product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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