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Unread 05-14-2014, 04:53 PM   #41
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Originally Posted by John Sabato View Post
This was NOT a difficult conversion from a machinist point of view. I am sure that you have the skills to do this to a 1911 frame....
Gosh, no, I'm not that skilled...Well, maybe...

I do have an old Argentine Army frame that I've used as a 'mule' over the years...It's been plated, had the trigger well enlarged for Gold Cup trigger, re-shaped trigger guard, rounded heel...Some other stuff...It's pretty beat but I'm sure it would be happy to sacrifice itself for the greater good...
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