Drtheo Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I have been thinking about building one up, but I have a number of questions on parts availability / interchangeability. Are the top ends the same as a 1911? Are the frame components the same as a 1911 (other then the frame, grip body, trigger and mag release) Does anyone make a slim single stack grip for them? Are the frames deigned for ramped barrels? Any other insights would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I have been thinking about building one up, but I have a number of questions on parts availability / interchangeability. Are the top ends the same as a 1911? Are the frame components the same as a 1911 (other then the frame, grip body, trigger and mag release) Does anyone make a slim single stack grip for them? Are the frames deigned for ramped barrels? Any other insights would be great.Yes, the top ends are the same as 1911s mostly. No, the aren't single stack 1911 grips available as the frame and grip typically must be one. Most frames such as Phoenix Trinity and CK Arms are Clark/Para ramped frames. STI makes Nowlin cut ramped frames.Most of your unfit internal 1911 parts should work.The key in the 2011 platform is finding a grip module that fits YOUR hand properly. Whether plastic, metal, stippled, etc.Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Watson Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Once upon a time, STI made a single stack butt, but it was the same O.D. as the double column. They are now showing a "modular" single stack hideout gun. Having discontinued their metal single stacks, maybe more will be forthcoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Actually, STI has one coming out soon called the Staccato or something... kinda dumb to take a glorious platform that takes mags that hold 20 rounds of freedom and turn it into an 8+1 relic... but STI is doing exactly that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assaulter Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Do you have access to a milling machine? That makes the work much easier/quicker/accurate. How much do you want to spend? Quality parts are going to run you over $1000, at least. It can be mostly done by hand, but there are some special tools that are necessary that you will need to include in the budget also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Actually, STI has one coming out soon called the Staccato or something... kinda dumb to take a glorious platform that takes mags that hold 20 rounds of freedom and turn it into an 8+1 relic... but STI is doing exactly that.[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] I'm with you brothaSent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pc70 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Since I am going to build a 2011 this thread gave me some info I was looking for pertaining to the ramp cut on the frames. I have the feeling there are going to be quite a few grip modules being purchased as well. These forums are a great resource. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drtheo Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 19 hours ago, assaulter said: Do you have access to a milling machine? That makes the work much easier/quicker/accurate. How much do you want to spend? Quality parts are going to run you over $1000, at least. It can be mostly done by hand, but there are some special tools that are necessary that you will need to include in the budget also. Yes, I have a mill at home. I also have the hand tools needed for standard 1911 fitting. Are there any special type tools needed for the 2011? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1soldier Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Karts barrel fitting tool is nice. Sear jig is nice There are quite a few specialty tools. Research them because many aren’t needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vmax606 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 (edited) On 10/23/2018 at 6:54 AM, Rnlinebacker said: You can get either W/N or C/P ramp type from CK Arms or even no ramp. . Edited October 24, 2018 by Vmax606 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assaulter Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Drtheo said: Yes, I have a mill at home. I also have the hand tools needed for standard 1911 fitting. Are there any special type tools needed for the 2011? The biggest difference is how you are going to hold the frame. The way it is cut out for the grip makes it very difficult to hold any way other than the dust cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drtheo Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 I see, thanks guys for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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