Globemaster
22nd January 2009, 15:36
well, what I have here is a RIA Mil-Spec style 1911-A1 that I’ve been planning to upgrade, and as of right now, I have a few of the parts on hand; so I feel I'm relatively ready for the modifications, other than acquiring a SS magazine catch, and eventually some type of aftermarket sights? ... and right now I’m leaning toward a set of ‘Series 100’ adjustable Millett® sights.
as you all are quite aware of, AR15 parts are skyrocketing in price(s) amidst the fear of another ‘probable’ AWB; and in order to feed my need for building and assembling something; I decided to venture into the 1911-A1 market; and upgrade a RIA® Mil-Spec .45acp.
and I decided to upgrade a complete USGI style 1911-A1 vs. building from a pretty much non-existent “Kit” market, as they are few and far between these days; and I also found out while searching; that the “Kits” out there are costing more than a complete pistol; and in most cases the frames alone or priced out higher than what I got into the brand new Rock Island Armory® Mil-Spec.
ultimately! … my goal is to end up with a Two-Tone Stainless Steel on Parkerized finish … with a few minor upgrades along the way! and as you can see from the images … I've already installed a used set of Springfield Armory® Double-Diamonds U.S. logo’d grips ... that I got from a friend.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h261/globemaster_oly/DSCN8565.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h261/globemaster_oly/DSCN8490.jpg
as you all are quite aware of, AR15 parts are skyrocketing in price(s) amidst the fear of another ‘probable’ AWB; and in order to feed my need for building and assembling something; I decided to venture into the 1911-A1 market; and upgrade a RIA® Mil-Spec .45acp.
and I decided to upgrade a complete USGI style 1911-A1 vs. building from a pretty much non-existent “Kit” market, as they are few and far between these days; and I also found out while searching; that the “Kits” out there are costing more than a complete pistol; and in most cases the frames alone or priced out higher than what I got into the brand new Rock Island Armory® Mil-Spec.
ultimately! … my goal is to end up with a Two-Tone Stainless Steel on Parkerized finish … with a few minor upgrades along the way! and as you can see from the images … I've already installed a used set of Springfield Armory® Double-Diamonds U.S. logo’d grips ... that I got from a friend.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h261/globemaster_oly/DSCN8565.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h261/globemaster_oly/DSCN8490.jpg