From Limited to Open Build

[1911builder]

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. 

[Steelix]

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. 

[1911builder]

I’m in California, no shot of a new frame here 

[JRM83]

37 minutes ago, 1911builder said:

I’m in California, no shot of a new frame here 

 

L10 80% build?

[Steelix]

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.