Speedsouthshooting Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 Hmmm. Not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisb2352 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 i wouldnt do it for a high round count competition gun, but sounds intriguing for a fun carry type gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screwj Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 With the right aluminum and proper lubrication it should last forever. If engines with aluminum pistons and steel/iron sleeved cylinders can last hundreds of thousands of miles running at thousands of RPMs, why wouldn't a aluminum frame gun last? But if the correct aluminum isn't used then it won't last long. Ummmm, those aluminum pistons have steel piston rings making the contact, so there's no aluminum-on-steel contact with moving parts. Right?Most cars are backwards: aluminum blocks and steel pistons.Sent from my VS990 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmbaccolyte Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 What kind of warranty does Springfield offer? Does it cover wearing out the aluminum frame in normal usage, if taken care of normally? I seem to remember a lifetime warranty but that was back in late 1980s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rod Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 What kind of warranty does Springfield offer? Does it cover wearing out the aluminum frame in normal usage, if taken care of normally? I seem to remember a lifetime warranty but that was back in late 1980s. They still offer a lifetime warranty on their guns but you better get wallet out to pay for all that ammo. My carry only has about 16k through it but the LW Champion I traded my neighbor is closing in on 65k without any appreciable frame wear. Even if they didn't warranty it the cost of a new frame is small compared to the cost of all that ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Ruger made their name with investment cast steel. Why would you want an aluminum Ruger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 They also cast titanium if memory serves me. They produce a commander in 45 with Al frame, I am sure a 9mm is in the pipeline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwpieces Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 On an Aluminum frame I would make sure it has a Stainless slide. Stainless Steel and Aluminum are "like" metals. Carbon steel and aluminum do not like each other and may cause galvanic corrosion as a steel bolt in an aluminum housing. A well finished slides rails will have minimal wear to the opposing side or frame rails. Friction between different types of metals also follows in line with "like" metals. Stainless slide with finished rails on an aluminum frame is like glass in operation. Same fit and finish on rails of a carbon steel slide may show signs of galling in some extreme use without additional lube. I am talking raw unfinished materials, but finishes and coatings do wear off. the type of Aluminum material used also make a huge difference. 7075 aluminum is very durable compared to softer 6061. 7075 has a high tensile strength comparable to some steels. Grain structure of aluminum and steel are not similar and comparing each in forged or cast form is not the same for aluminum or steel in comparison. I have several 7075 machined aluminum framed guns with stainless steel slides and have no complaints. But nothing with over 20K round count yet. Lighter aluminum frames will have more recoil arch than a heavier steel or stainless steel frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat1369 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 On 4/28/2016 at 9:05 AM, Alan550 said: Ummmm, those aluminum pistons have steel piston rings making the contact, so there's no aluminum-on-steel contact with moving parts. Right? The lifter bored are aluminum against steel in most aluminum pushrod v8 engines, usually see slight wear around 100k miles. As long as you properly fit the slide and lap it in shouldn't have any issues as long as you regularly clean and oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ1911 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 I would have no reservations about a quality aluminum framed 1911 for carry. I shoot steel framed 1911s for single stack but I carry and shoot aluminum framed 1911s A LOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Caspian produces great alum. frames. Accurails is a good option, give Doug a call, he would know best. I have a Kimber that I built for my children, but it is of coarse all alum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBurgess Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 On 6/7/2016 at 8:53 PM, vwpieces said: On an Aluminum frame I would make sure it has a Stainless slide. Stainless Steel and Aluminum are "like" metals. Carbon steel and aluminum do not like each other and may cause galvanic corrosion as a steel bolt in an aluminum housing. its odd that I have not heard this as a problem with the multitude of aluminum framed 1911s, Berettas and Sigs on the market with aluminum frames and blued slides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Ruger makes a alum frame commander in 9mm I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1A4ME Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Not 1911's but CZ has been making the P01 (aluminum frame 9MM) for almost 20 years. Never heard much about excessive frame wear or frame cracking. People love them. They also make a PCR (CZ75BD type compact with an aluminum frame, also in 9MM). Again, don't see complaints about frame issues with those either. Not saying you should buy a CZ 9MM, saying there are aluminum framed/steel slide pistols that have been made/sold/used for years with no excessive wear complaints. Keep it clean/lubed and it should keep running if it was designed/built correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertg5322 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Sig, Beretta, Ruger, and any number of other companies make aluminum frame pistols almost exclusively, and they have no durability issues that I'm aware of. Is steel more durable? Yes, I won't argue that point, but does a 1911, especially one chambered in 9mm going to work the frame harder than a Sig 229, Beretta 92FS, or Ruger P89? On a 1911, as long as it's a ramped barrel, I can't imagine there'd be any issues. Unless I'm wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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