Itsricmo said:
Frank,
My understanding was that so long the model was a 1911 that the majority of parts would fit aside from internal parts like the ejector and barrel. I could be very wrong though! Wouldn't surprise me lol I believe the 2 models I am looking at are Full Length guide rod and are "Mil-spec" too. I would be very interested in the recoil reducing guide rod if you can dig up the Manufacturer! I could add it to my list of items to buy.
If you don't mind, you could even PM me, what combo of springs and such that you have in yours. Because I would love to have something like what you got!
Itsricmo,
For the most part, most parts are interchangeable on 1911's (Beaver Tails, Main Spring Housings, etc.). Where you run into issues are companies "Personal" 1911's. They like to modify Ejectors, Firing Pins, Springs, Barrels, Ramps, Safeties, Guide Rods, etc. so you are locked into their brand (kind of like Apple Products). That is why I recommended Mil Spec Models. Every Company out there that produces 1911's makes a Mil Spec Model and Mil Spec Parts for that model, plus there are numerous "Shops" that make custom parts. Then like the Mossy it comes down to aesthetics, performance (this is more to tolerances for accuracy vs. reliability) and personal preferences that you are looking for.
My other recommendation is, if you are going to modify, start with a lower price base model. The most important part is the grip frame. Everything else can be mail ordered.
The Guide rod is made by EFK Fire Dragon.
http://www.efkfiredragon.com It is called a "Dual Action Recoil Spring". The Main Spring I use comes with the kit. It is a very ingenious design. The main spring lets the slide move back till the spent case ejects, then the secondary spring activates from the slide and reduces the recoil as the slide continues back to cock the gun.
This is my 1911 named Frankie (Short for Frankenstein). It was my first firearms build. I started with a stripped frame. This one is a limited edition Caspian Arms frame, manufactured in the early 80's. It took me 2 years to build ( I was young, and money was tight back then). A lot of research went in to each individual part. There is at least 10 diffrent manufacturer parts in this guy. Goal, just like my mossy I am building, is to be all purpose. Tight enough to be acurate, loose enough to be reliable.
Frank