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Offline wvjoetc

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1911 Parts Gun
« on: March 15, 2012, 01:56:15 AM »
I had many 45 autos in years past I really don't know why I traded them off.  Yesterday I traded up a shooter grade Essex framed 45.  I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet but maybe by the weekend.  I really picked it up to for my CCW in the truck.  Man I forgot how much I really liked these ol 45's.
 
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Re: 1911 Parts Gun
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2012, 02:12:51 AM »
Lot to like about the 1911 platform! I have assembled a couple of 1911s on Essex frames and slides. Both good shooters. Enjoy your pistol!
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Re: 1911 Parts Gun
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2012, 06:38:45 AM »
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Are Essex forged or cast?
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Re: 1911 Parts Gun
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2012, 04:07:42 PM »
William, the Essex frame is cast.  I've read pro and con on the cast frame and there are several companies still using cast frames to build their 1911's on.  I believe that the newer cast frames are much better and stronger than the earlier cast frame guns. 
 
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Re: 1911 Parts Gun
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2012, 01:46:11 AM »
The question was not to start a flame--good casts are good.
I just could not remember.
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Re: 1911 Parts Gun
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2012, 07:34:40 AM »
Hey William,
 
I didn't take it as starting a flame, and I'm sorry if my post came across that way.  And I agree good casts are good.  Take care,
 
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Re: 1911 Parts Gun
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2012, 05:29:16 AM »
I agree the 1911 just feels like it was make for our hands it just feels right.  But the S&W N frame revolvers feel good too.  Some auto's and revolvers feel a tad different but i can still adapt and shoot them.
My casted frame on my new auto-ordnance army ww2 copy seems ok so far with all the rounds we have thru it.  Its made from 4140 casted steel.  I thionk by now they have the casting process down.  I think there is one foundry manufacturing all the 1911 casted frames for all the 1911 manufactures.
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