Need Help on an OLD 1911

[OD*]

That is correct, but the first pistols assembled for the military (M1911s) were built on December 28th, 1911.

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[ExSoldier]

You could contact Bill Adair, he maybe able to help with finding a correct replacement slide, the type the military would have used in an arsenal rebuild, like the one in Bruce's post;


That is arsenal supplied slide on a 1911 receiver.

WOW! I stumbled across Adair's website today on a Google and he is by far the most impressive in his knowledge. His prices are great, too.

Does anybody know if he is related to the late "RED" ADAIR known for being an oil well fire "BlowOut" specialist in the 1960's? Red Adair was the model for the movie with John Wayne called "HellFighters."

[OD*]

Ex,

E-mail Bill and ask him, he's a great guy, very friendly.
He'll answer you.

[OD*]

Some of Bill's handy work,

My 1913 that had been blasted and blued;



After Bill;



My 1940 before and after;

[OD*]

Right sides...

[P95Carry]

Jeff - thx for the pics - amazing what can be done with skill and patience.

I am renaming you ''chief 1911 guru''!

[OD*]

Chris, who's Jeff?

[Bruces45]

I am renaming you ''chief 1911 guru''!

So where do I fit in? 1911 apprentice?

[maclean3]

You're more the "King Louie" of 1911s.
Jack