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09-26-2009, 12:19 AM
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Essex Frame
I found a 1911 with an Essex frame and a 1938 Colt slide, is this a good combo or should I keep looking?
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09-26-2009, 12:35 AM
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It's crap. By the way where is it located. Just jerking you around. There are to many variables here. FIT? extras? sights? custom work?
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09-26-2009, 12:56 AM
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There's nothing wrong with Essex frames. The question is how well is it all put together and how does it shoot?
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09-26-2009, 09:47 AM
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There's nothing wrong with Essex frames. The question is how well is it all put together and how does it shoot?
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CA hit the nail on the head. There are very few folks I'd buy a "built" gun from...
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09-26-2009, 06:47 PM
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How much do they want for it? How well does it seem to be fitted? Extras? We need more information, and it would be best to actually take it to a gunsmith to be checked out. Are you in a position to be able to try it out before buying?
I have built "budget" 1911s from Essex frames/slides that shot very well indeed. The key to building a good 1911 lies more in the fitting/tuning than in the brand name. Building a 1911 involves more than assembling. Having said that, I'd be slightly leery of a "parts gun" unless you know it was built right or can get it for a GREAT price so you can afford to work on it/change parts as wanted. My personal choice for frames is Caspian if I'm building from the ground up.
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09-26-2009, 06:59 PM
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They are asking $599. It has been refinished by them. The shop is called Tiller & Lanier Guns. Full service Gunsmithing and sales. Been there over 30 years. Very good to deal with.
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09-26-2009, 07:14 PM
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IMHO, $600 is a lot of money for a build gun I know nothing about. My NIB Colt Commander was exactly $96 more - and I know exactly what I have. This gun may well be worth what they're asking but without looking at it - who knows...
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09-26-2009, 09:13 PM
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That price is a bit steep for a used mixed parts 1911. You can buy a new 1911 for that. Unless it's set up nicely (the way you want) I would keep looking or order something like a Taurus PT1911, Springfield, or Para Ordnance Expert, or GI model.
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09-27-2009, 12:00 AM
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I'll second what the Bear said. 
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09-27-2009, 12:25 AM
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Quote:
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It's usually a pretty safe bet to second anything that Bear says.
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