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Alluminum or steel frame for 1911???
Posted on 2/12/13 at 9:35 pm
Posted on 2/12/13 at 9:35 pm
Obviously steel will take a much longer beating than alloy, my question is, how dependable are the new alloy frames. Anyone have any negative comments to say about them? Obviously they are lighter, so they will be easier to carry. All I have gathered is that if you want a 1911 to shoot a LOT, get steel, and vice versa for alluminum. Is this theory correct?
Guns in question are the kimber tactical custom 2 and the kimber custom tle2.
I like the looks of the tactical more, but undecided and thought I would ask around.
Thanks in advance.
Guns in question are the kimber tactical custom 2 and the kimber custom tle2.
I like the looks of the tactical more, but undecided and thought I would ask around.
Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 2/12/13 at 9:38 pm to POONHOUND
You pretty much got the idea. I have both, but also had steel feed ramps installed in my alloy frames, to help with the pounding.
All steel will shoot slightly softer obviously.
All steel will shoot slightly softer obviously.
Posted on 2/12/13 at 9:42 pm to POONHOUND
I shot a 1911 without a steel frame for the first time the other day and was very pleasantly surprised
Posted on 2/12/13 at 10:03 pm to POONHOUND
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Obviously they are lighter, so they will be easier to carry.
This is it. If you plan to carry it, snag an aluminum frame or a scandium frame from S&W. Actually the scandium frames are supposed to be a pretty amazing hybrid. Look up a little more info about them to see how rugged they are.
I think any 1911 should be able to handle a high round count with today's metal technology. I can personally say I've never seen a frame break on any gun.
Posted on 2/12/13 at 10:28 pm to POONHOUND
Get both.
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