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GuinessMan
25th November 2006, 09:23
I am considering buying a Springfield GI or Mil Spec and sending into Wilson for a makeover. What options does everyone on this board recommend and what are some things to stay away from. I am looking at all of my options right now for a 1911 and this is one of them. I am still new to 1911's and my only one is a Kimber Pro CDP. Thanks in advance.
John
25th November 2006, 09:29
First of all, I am not sure Wilson Combat is still doing custom work on customer's supplied pistols. You'd better verify that with them first.

Second, since this is not a question about a Wilson Combat pistol, but about customizing your pistol, I think it should be moved to the General Discussion area.
GR8GIFT
25th November 2006, 12:39
They still have a place for work on customer supplied guns on thier custom work order form.
GuinessMan
25th November 2006, 20:51
First of all, I am not sure Wilson Combat is still doing custom work on customer's supplied pistols. You'd better verify that with them first.

Second, since this is not a question about a Wilson Combat pistol, but about customizing your pistol, I think it should be moved to the General Discussion area.

John,

Would this thread best be moved to the Custom Guns section? Can you move it if that's the case? I would like to get the most out of this topic as I can. Thanks again.
John
26th November 2006, 02:45
Oh well, why not, let's see if it will get some more attention there.
GuinessMan
26th November 2006, 11:31
Thanks again John!
GuinessMan
26th November 2006, 11:34
Also, what would be my best option as a base model pistol to make a custom 1911? Springfield, Rock Island, and maybe a used colt may be some options. Let me know. Thanks.
John
26th November 2006, 13:27
Well, if you do not have the gun, why don't you get a Wilson frame/slide set to start with? Why buy a whole gun, to have it customized? It doesn't make sense to me. I think you will eventually end up spending more money than if you start with a WC model and take it from there.
Greg in OKLA
1st December 2006, 07:13
I maybe wrong,but I believe Wilson has a list of pistols they will work on.Check on their site.
Greg in OKLA
1st December 2006, 07:17
Also,like John said,just buy a Wilson pistol,There are some good deals around on CQB pistols.I have one and just love it,It is my most accurate 1911 I have.Liked it so much ,I got a CQB compact model.