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Questions about 1911 slides

2ndchance2ndchance Member Posts: 20 ✭✭
edited May 2004 in Ask the Experts
I have 3 questions.

1. Can a series 80 slide be modified to work on a series 70 frame? I don't need the firing pin block feature, so I would assume that there would be some type of spring and plunger that can be removed. I don't have the slide, but was thinking about buying this one I found.

2. Can a commander slide fit on a full size Gov't frame?

3. I have a full size Gov't frame. I was thinking about getting a full size frame, cutting it down to commander length, adding a 2-port cone comp, to bring it back to full Gov't 5" length. I was considering chopping down an actual Colt slide... am I nuts? Reason: I didn't want any ugly roll-marks like whats found on these brazilian imports or even on new slides like from Rock Island Armory... very tacky. I guess this one, I'm looking for opinions.

By the way... if any you out there that has a slide/barrel set to sell, let me know.

Please email me directly at secure@charter.net. I travel frequently and don't get back here as often as I want to.
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  • bobskibobski Member Posts: 17,866 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    just my opinion...youre opening a can of worms. when youre done trying your experiment, you will have put so much time and money into it and it wont be any better than a standard gun if you had just bought it finished. if you want a series 70 or a commander, seriously consider just geting one. put part here cut this there...its gonna be a mess.

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  • hunter7737hunter7737 Member Posts: 205 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    1. Yes, easily.
    2. Yes
    3. The Government model frame and the Commander frame are identical, except for the length of the dust cover. It would be easier and cheaper to just buy a Commander slide.
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  • BisonBison Member Posts: 89
    edited November -1
    no,they AINT, either. The Commander's shoulder which stops the rearward movement of the slide is set back about 1/8" deeper into the gun than is that of the Gov't Model.
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  • perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,105 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello you can use the S 80 slide if you take out the spring and plunger frame will not work even if cutas different spec from slide stop pin hole to back of recoil spring guide hole.
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  • boltthrowerboltthrower Member Posts: 212 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm with Bobski. Your in for some work that probably wont net you your desired result. I fitted an argentine slide to a rock island frame, had to do so much work to the slide it had to be reblued. In this particuler case though, I made it a tad more accurate and tighter than the original, but it wasnt really worth all the effort.
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