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Sacamuelas · 02-23-2004, 14:06

Thanks Joe...
I gave the Wilson 8 rounder a trial yesterday with no feed troubles at all. That is why I am going with Wilson. The CM magazines would have to have a new plastic follower put in them to prevent damage to the feed ramp on my aluminum frame. If want to understand what I am talking about, check out this thread (it has pics of the damage).
http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=61318

My Kimber already has front strap checkering. I like the solid grip on it when shooting with sweaty hands like mine. Does make you tough though ... like using newspaper for toilet paper - ROUGH! LOL

I've got an email into the S&A site about the mainspring housings. I am not going to get the integrated housing/mag well as TR suggested since it adds 1/4" to the length of the grip. With my uses for this one, I can do without the ability to reload Super fast and easy for the ability to conceal. Anyway, I sit on the couch/computer desk and practice dry fire trigger pulls and reloads to get the fast part without the extra length on the grip to conceal.

They do list that they make AL mainspring housings on the site. I asked in the email about their durability and friction resistance compared to SS. I also asked for weight differences between the two and their recommendation for a concealed carry defense weapon verses a target shooting/range gun. Will post the response when I get it if anyone is interested.

Thanks NDD.

02-23-2004, 14:06	#18
Sacamuelas JAWBREAKER Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Gulf coast Posts: 1,906	Thanks Joe... I gave the Wilson 8 rounder a trial yesterday with no feed troubles at all. That is why I am going with Wilson. The CM magazines would have to have a new plastic follower put in them to prevent damage to the feed ramp on my aluminum frame. If want to understand what I am talking about, check out this thread (it has pics of the damage). http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=61318 My Kimber already has front strap checkering. I like the solid grip on it when shooting with sweaty hands like mine. Does make you tough though ... like using newspaper for toilet paper - ROUGH! LOL I've got an email into the S&A site about the mainspring housings. I am not going to get the integrated housing/mag well as TR suggested since it adds 1/4" to the length of the grip. With my uses for this one, I can do without the ability to reload Super fast and easy for the ability to conceal. Anyway, I sit on the couch/computer desk and practice dry fire trigger pulls and reloads to get the fast part without the extra length on the grip to conceal. They do list that they make AL mainspring housings on the site. I asked in the email about their durability and friction resistance compared to SS. I also asked for weight differences between the two and their recommendation for a concealed carry defense weapon verses a target shooting/range gun. Will post the response when I get it if anyone is interested. Thanks NDD. __________________ "If you live here you better speak the language. This is supposed to be a melting pot not a frigging stew" - Jack Moroney Last edited by Sacamuelas; 02-23-2004 at 14:24.
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