Here's the deal. A vintage US army 1911 was passed on to me by a relative a year or so ago. Serial # puts it in the 1916 class of manufacturing. It's in pretty primo condition - I'd say 90%+ blueing, very minor holster wear, minimal scratching, etc. It was modified, by US armory, only to replace the flat ms housing with the A1 version. Shoots well but its drawbacks include those tiny sights and original hammer & grip safety which contribute to serious web bite.
If I were to make shooter out of it I'd plan at minimum some decent (visible)front and rear sights, new hammer and beavertail grips. Perhaps extended safety.
Am I talking sacrilige here? Is a vintage colt a suitable platform for a range shooter. Am I about to destroy an antique just to have a more user friendly 45? What's your advice? What would you do? TIA
If I were to make shooter out of it I'd plan at minimum some decent (visible)front and rear sights, new hammer and beavertail grips. Perhaps extended safety.
Am I talking sacrilige here? Is a vintage colt a suitable platform for a range shooter. Am I about to destroy an antique just to have a more user friendly 45? What's your advice? What would you do? TIA