Firearm parts and pieces.

[The Chief]

They look like Wilson's to me, as they have that little bit that doesn't contact the slide...which is it, Chief?Nice looking piece, by the way. Like the reverse two-tone.

Two-tone was an after-thought.

Rear sight: Novak lo-mount - carry - White Dot. $36.99 from Midway.

Front: MMC Low mount, no snag, 0.158 (I think), white Dot. Gratis from friends dust bin.

 

[ChuckMK23]

You need a little front strap checkering and Gunner Grips and you'd be all set! Oh and a light too!

 

[metro]

I wish the Warrior came with front-strap checkering. It's the only thing I don't like about mine. Eh, I didn't care for the grips, either. Replaced them with Pachmayr wraparounds for the time being...after checkering the frontstrap, gonna throw some Hogue thin grips on it. Thinking about getting the checkering done soon, after OCS, as a "graduation gift" to myself.

 

[The Chief]

I wish the Warrior came with front-strap checkering. ...

My next build will have front-strap checkering. The bug has bitten. Planning on building a true left-handed 1911 .45 ACP. Stainless, buffed to a low satin sheen. Right hand twist barrel, 16:1. Slide stop release on right, mag release on right and of course right thumb safety, none of the ambi stuff Slide to be flat-top, serrated, adjustable lo-mount sights. And of course shell casing ejection to the left.

Chuck, fine looking Kimber!:icon_smil

 

[A4sForever]

My next build will have front-strap checkering.

Wow ... front strap checkering. That's kind of like the firearms equivalent of painting the Sistine Chapel.

I think I may have you build me a 1911 when you get bored with your other pursuits, Chief.

=

 

[ChuckMK23]

I happen to like the Wilson Combat front-strap wrap around drop ins... for 10 bucks you can't go wrong!

 

[metro]

You know, I've tried both that checkering thing, and their "Speed Chute" magazine well (the one that attaches and is held in place by the mainspring housing retaining pin), and I've found that they both just kind of make my pistol feel loose, noisy, etc etc...

I got rid of the Speed Chute and bought a Smith and Alexander magwell...one piece magwell/mainspring housing. Much more secure and aesthetically pleasing.

 

[A4sForever]

You know, I've tried both that checkering thing, and their "Speed Chute" magazine well (the one that attaches and is held in place by the mainspring housing retaining pin), and I've found that they both just kind of make my pistol feel loose, noisy, etc etc... bought a Smith and Alexander magwell... Much more secure and aesthetically pleasing.

Ditto ... I've tried the add-on checkering straps and threw them away --- they don't fit very well, they move (about the last thing you want) on the gripstrap, and they look "cheap". 'Cause the ARE cheap.

On the other hand, S/A is a very good product. Secure on the pistol. You get what you pay for ....

 

[ChuckMK23]

Not a fan of the rounded mainspring housing A4s

God intended for the 1911 to have a straight mainspring housing

 

[A4sForever]

Not a fan of the rounded mainspring housing A4s God intended for the 1911 to have a straight mainspring housing

ACTUALLY .... the one I have at present IS a flat housing. The only pix I could find quickly was a 1911A1-type pix.

 

[ChuckMK23]

I know, I know - just givin' you a hard time. We can't let you as the most senior Yankee Air Pirate on here get away without a friendly razzin now and again...

That's my Kimber II by the way...love the thing. How I went so long shooting Glocks and Sigs I will never know. I've had more fun and learned to be a far better shot since I switched to the 1911...

 

[VetteMuscle427]

How's that S/A mainspring housing/magwell do w/ concealed carry?

I'd really like one for my MC Operator, but concerned about how it'd conceal. Even thought about taking off the Hogue grips and putting the original Pachmayr wrap arounds back on.

 

[A4sForever]

How's that S/A mainspring housing/magwell do w/ concealed carry....

It depends ... on your size, stature, method of carry, clothing, all the usual suspects. They're not what I would choose for concealed carry. A fast reload is probably not high on the list of "must do's" in a firearms event involving concealed carry. I got my S/A for competition. Faster reloads.

They tend to add a little more to the grip butt than you might want because of the material in/on the magwell. It doesn't take much additional profile to render a concealable pistol less than satisfactory.

Probably not a good concealed carry addition ... I'd say NO, if you want a "yes" or "no".

 

[ChuckMK23]

A4s - are you shooting USPSA events? I just started - what a blast!

 

[A4sForever]

A4s - are you shooting USPSA events? I just started - what a blast!

I did for about 10 years ... haven't in the past 3 --- too much time in 'da Islands and squeezing limes. It affects my aim.