This is something I've been debating over for a long time. I had considered selling this gun as I have a Wilson Combat 1911 in the process of being built, it's been 2 years since I ordered it and they haven't started building it yet, so it looks like its going to be a while longer before I see it. So instead of selling this one now I've decided to have a little fun with it. Here's the necessary "before" shot, my Kimber Gold Combat Stainless II:
This is a really nice piece off the shelf, but the upgrade will consist mainly of the trigger / ignition group with a few additional pieces thrown in to upgrade the level of craftsmanship and detail to the next level.
AllenM will be working his magic, and I hope he will update this thread from time to time as the project progresses as he has done for some of his other projects. I just ordered the parts yesterday. As soon as I get them I'll be taking a trip down to Avon to see Allen. It may take a few weeks before the thread gets updated, Allen may have a few things to do besides work on my pistol
Here's the list of parts that Allen will be installing. A few of the parts are duplicates, I will leave the final selection up to Allen's judgement:
Wilson Combat Parts
Bullet Proof® One-Piece Magwell, Full Size, Stainless
Hammer Spring, Reduced Power, Full-Size, 19#
Mainspring Cap Retainer Pin, Stainless
Mainspring Housing Cap Pin, Stainless
Mainspring Housing Pin, Stainless
Beavertail Grip Safety, High Ride, Bullet Proof®, Stainless
Ambidextrous Thumb Safety, Wide Levers, Bulletproof®, Stainless
Magazine Release, Tactical, Bullet Proof®, Stainless
Magazine Catch Spring
Magazine Catch Lock, Stainless
Slide Release, .45 ACP, Bullet Proof®, Stainless
Ejector Pin, Stainless
Evolution Gun Works Parts
EGW Hard Sear 1911
EGW HD Ball Head Long Disconnector Blue
Koenig Ultra Low Mass Hammer
Sear Spring 1911 Colt
Hammer Strut Titanium
Main (Hammer) Spring ISMI 19 lb
Titanium Main Spring Housing Cap
EGW O/S Firing Pin Stop Ser 80 SS
HD Extractor 45 ACP Ser 80 Blue
High Quality 11-pc Pin Set SS
Stay tuned. Should be a fun thread.
This is a really nice piece off the shelf, but the upgrade will consist mainly of the trigger / ignition group with a few additional pieces thrown in to upgrade the level of craftsmanship and detail to the next level.
AllenM will be working his magic, and I hope he will update this thread from time to time as the project progresses as he has done for some of his other projects. I just ordered the parts yesterday. As soon as I get them I'll be taking a trip down to Avon to see Allen. It may take a few weeks before the thread gets updated, Allen may have a few things to do besides work on my pistol
Here's the list of parts that Allen will be installing. A few of the parts are duplicates, I will leave the final selection up to Allen's judgement:
Wilson Combat Parts
Bullet Proof® One-Piece Magwell, Full Size, Stainless
Hammer Spring, Reduced Power, Full-Size, 19#
Mainspring Cap Retainer Pin, Stainless
Mainspring Housing Cap Pin, Stainless
Mainspring Housing Pin, Stainless
Beavertail Grip Safety, High Ride, Bullet Proof®, Stainless
Ambidextrous Thumb Safety, Wide Levers, Bulletproof®, Stainless
Magazine Release, Tactical, Bullet Proof®, Stainless
Magazine Catch Spring
Magazine Catch Lock, Stainless
Slide Release, .45 ACP, Bullet Proof®, Stainless
Ejector Pin, Stainless
Evolution Gun Works Parts
EGW Hard Sear 1911
EGW HD Ball Head Long Disconnector Blue
Koenig Ultra Low Mass Hammer
Sear Spring 1911 Colt
Hammer Strut Titanium
Main (Hammer) Spring ISMI 19 lb
Titanium Main Spring Housing Cap
EGW O/S Firing Pin Stop Ser 80 SS
HD Extractor 45 ACP Ser 80 Blue
High Quality 11-pc Pin Set SS
Stay tuned. Should be a fun thread.
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