Caspian 1911A1

[secinv]

Hello All:

I just had my Gunsmith order a [B]Caspian Carbon Classic Receiver (original receiver model for John Browning design), but wondering if I should of selected the Carbon Receiver instead?

I am building a good, tactical carry gun with the look of the standard 1911A1..

Thanking you in advance,

Stephen

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[garrettwc]

Well secinv, your comments are a bit confusing.

The classic receiver is just like the original 1911 circa WWI.

However, you stated you wanted a 1911- A1 look which has the finger cutouts by the trigger and looks more like the standard carbon receiver.

So I guess my answer would be get clear in your mind what you want and then choose accordingly.

[secinv]

Thank you for your comments - I selected the Carbon Classic Receiver and shall meet my needs....

Stephen



Well secinv, your comments are a bit confusing.

The classic receiver is just like the original 1911 circa WWI.

However, you stated you wanted a 1911- A1 look which has the finger cutouts by the trigger and looks more like the standard carbon receiver.

So I guess my answer would be get clear in your mind what you want and then choose accordingly.

[Hawkmoon]

I am still confused. The standard carbon receiver will look like an M1911A1, and the classic receiver will look like an original M1911. You can build either using a standard 5" slide and barrel, a Commander slide and barrel, or even an Officers slide and barrel. So either will satisfy your needs. It's a question of what you want it to look like.

Personally, I prefer a Commander or Officers size pistol for carry, and neither of those were offered by Colt on the original M1911 pattern receiver.