All discalimers apply <g>!
I am ready to start on my first 1911. It is an Essex bottom with an Ithaca top. I already tore it down to the bare frame and cleaned every part. Now I'm ready to move on.
I am going to use the gun for recreation only. I'll shoot some pins/plates, some combat and some bullseye, all for fun. I want the gun to function, period. I also want to do as much as I can myself, for educational reasons, not monetary, but I don't want to spend a ton. I want to gunsmith, not replace large ticket items.
My main concern is a crisp trigger and good sights. So here are my questions/comments.
1. Can you replace sights easily, or is this a machine shop job?
2. I've heard the sear spring is key to a good trigger job, not the mainspring. Yes/no?
3. I will spring (no pun) for a Wilson drop in barrel/bushing eventually. I want to see how good I can get it first.
4. I've already ordered the Kuhnhausen book.
5. The gun shoots a ragged hole offhand at 25' and a 3-4" group bullseye style at 50'.
6. I'm considering the Wilson Shok-Buff recoil system with full length rod guide.
7. I don't need a commander style hammer or beavertail safety, my hands are small.
8. I've considered the Wilson E-Z Loader mag well.
What have I missed? Anything I've mentioned I don't really need? Any comments, suggestions and ideas are most welcome. Thanks in advance.
I am ready to start on my first 1911. It is an Essex bottom with an Ithaca top. I already tore it down to the bare frame and cleaned every part. Now I'm ready to move on.
I am going to use the gun for recreation only. I'll shoot some pins/plates, some combat and some bullseye, all for fun. I want the gun to function, period. I also want to do as much as I can myself, for educational reasons, not monetary, but I don't want to spend a ton. I want to gunsmith, not replace large ticket items.
My main concern is a crisp trigger and good sights. So here are my questions/comments.
1. Can you replace sights easily, or is this a machine shop job?
2. I've heard the sear spring is key to a good trigger job, not the mainspring. Yes/no?
3. I will spring (no pun) for a Wilson drop in barrel/bushing eventually. I want to see how good I can get it first.
4. I've already ordered the Kuhnhausen book.
5. The gun shoots a ragged hole offhand at 25' and a 3-4" group bullseye style at 50'.
6. I'm considering the Wilson Shok-Buff recoil system with full length rod guide.
7. I don't need a commander style hammer or beavertail safety, my hands are small.
8. I've considered the Wilson E-Z Loader mag well.
What have I missed? Anything I've mentioned I don't really need? Any comments, suggestions and ideas are most welcome. Thanks in advance.