Colt experts? Early 1911?

[gunbugs]

I would buy it with the intent of getting a Remington Rand slide and correct barrel, and correcting any odd parts in the frame. Resurrecting it, as it were. Rem Rand parts are not hard to find, and not tremendously expensive. I bought an unaltered frame last year that had a 22 conversion on it, (Ceiner), and rounded up a slide and barrel, and a correct hammer and mainspring housing, all including the frame for about 600.

[Olle]

Originally Posted by gunbugs

I would buy it with the intent of getting a Remington Rand slide and correct barrel, and correcting any odd parts in the frame. Resurrecting it, as it were. Rem Rand parts are not hard to find, and not tremendously expensive. I bought an unaltered frame last year that had a 22 conversion on it, (Ceiner), and rounded up a slide and barrel, and a correct hammer and mainspring housing, all including the frame for about 600.

That's what I'd do as well. Looking at what people pay for the early Colt slides, there might even be money left over when you're done with it.

[ithacaartist]

Originally Posted by gunbugs

... had a 22 conversion on it, (Ceiner)...

I'd be interested in the conversion kit, if it is an orphan now. I refuse to pay as much for a dedicated 1911/22 as a .45ACP, or almost that much for a kit by Colt or another big-time maker. The Ciener kits run about a buck and a half new, according to their site (on "sale"). If there is an economy class gateway to shooting .22lr in a 1911 frame, I'm doing my best to find it.

[gunbugs]

I ditched the kit for 200 at a local gunshow. I had a nice Colt kit already.

[sheepherder]

I suppose $600 for this depends on what you want it for...Sights make it kinda cumbersome for a carry gun; if you're buying as a decent plinker/paper puncher, then be aware that you can still find a Colt Series 70 Gold Cup .45 unaltered for $100 more...Like I did...

I'd rather have the Colt GC...But YMMV...