1911builder Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Finally decided to pull the trigger on converting my old limited gun into an open steel gun for the fun of it. Ordered a couple new parts like slide, compensator, optic set up and we are now on our way. I went ahead and ordered the ck slide and it is in spec. It is a tad loose on my old frame and debating whether or not to weld onto the rails to get a nice tight fit. I will have to weld up the holes that are already in the frame from the thumb rest that was previously on the frame. I will post pictures of my journey along the way as well as descriptions. Plan: Cut the slide down .5", lighten to get slide under 10oz by tri-topping, internal lightening cuts, and thru slide cuts. I will also have to add serrations since I won't be adding a racker this go around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelix Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 All the welding your doing to frame, would it not be cheeper just to buy a new frame, get a CK frame and it should be easier to fit with there slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911builder Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 I’m in California, no shot of a new frame here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM83 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 37 minutes ago, 1911builder said: I’m in California, no shot of a new frame here L10 80% build? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelix Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 1 hour ago, 1911builder said: I’m in California, no shot of a new frame here I'm in Illinois we are not far behind you in gun laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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