Looking for a used Commander length 1911 45 barrel.
by Andrew 
, Bloomington, IN, Sunday, April 27, 2014, 17:12 (3805 days ago)
I traded a Charter Arms Pitbull today for a Frankengun today and don't trust the looks of the barrel that is missing one locking lug. It's a Series 80 style full size frame that had the grip cut to Officer's length. The slide is an Argentine, cut to just under Commander length, with a Ruger New Model adjustable rear sight. Short of putting a new top end on this, I'd like to see if a Commander length barrel can be installed and restore the second locking lug.
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That looks dangerous. I like it.
by Sarge 
, Central Misery, Sunday, April 27, 2014, 18:52 (3805 days ago) @ Andrew
In your shoes I'd try a Roto-Forged Commander barrel
http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/search.aspx?find=C45010
Poo. Website says out of stock.
by Andrew , Bloomington, IN, Sunday, April 27, 2014, 19:48 (3805 days ago) @ Sarge
Maybe a Ceiner .22 conversion kit and be done with it.
Looking for a used Commander length 1911 45 barrel.
by Slow Hand , Indiana, Monday, April 28, 2014, 04:52 (3805 days ago) @ Andrew
Wow! You find the oddest stuff!!
A silly question, but could a Gov't length barrel be cut down to fit? It wouldn't be match grade, but I have cut and crowned several barrels that have produced good accuracy with nothing more than a hacksaw, file, and case mouth deburring tool.
If not, I have a complete Gov't length upper end that I could possibly be talked out of. It sometimes rides on a 30's era Llama 9mm Largo. I recently picked up a 6" .38 Super barrel that I just facet do my buddy to thread for my 9mm can. I'm hoping to load Supers subsonic and have some suppressed 1911 fun!
I suppose it probably could.
by Andrew , Bloomington, IN, Monday, April 28, 2014, 06:21 (3805 days ago) @ Slow Hand
I'm wondering why the forward locking lug was removed to begin with. The only reason I can see is to allow the slide to travel a little further back.
Shoot me an email with a pic and price.
5shot44@gmail.com
That is just wild.
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Monday, April 28, 2014, 09:45 (3805 days ago) @ Andrew
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Looking for a used Commander length 1911 45 barrel.
Have a friend who has a slew of 1911 stuff....Bought out several retiring gunsmiths stock....Have forwarded thread to him will let you know what he has in a day or two if it will help.
Thanks!
by Andrew , Bloomington, IN, Monday, April 28, 2014, 19:52 (3804 days ago) @ Gary G
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