1911 slide

[gaucho1]

A very good friend of mine is looking for a
complete slide for a 1911 frame without any slide that came from his father.It is marked
VEGA.

He is looking for something complete and functional that won't break the bank.

Any advise or sources would be very helpful.

Thank You

 

[NFrameFred]

If you haven't already, you might try posting an ad in the "WANT TO BUY" section of the Classifieds.

 

[sar4937]

He could buy a Marvel 22 conversion for it, http://www.marvelprecision.com/ and save a fortune in ammo. Marvel is the best conversion.

 

[tomf52]

Why is Marvel the "best" conversion?

 

[Bullet Bob]

Because they're reliable, and very accurate. Often used for serious target work.

 

[ServiceGun]

Sarco has a complete slide with barrel for about $170.00

This is listed as a kit so it probably needs assembly.

 

[jag312]

1911, 1911A1, civilian or military, who manufacturered the frame? You want a slide that is correct for the frame.

 

[gaucho1]

Service-just what I was hoping to find.
Thank you.

jag,it is a very early stainless frame.
I checked an old G.I. slide and barrel
and it seems good,athough the side is sloppy
like alot of the worn old ones are.

Really appreciate the help.

 

[whitecoyote]

I recall seeing a GI Colt slide for sale on the Colt forum.

 

[gaucho1]

I also saw that slide.
Stripped,no barrel.$175
Looks like the Sarco deal is probably the way
to go.

 

[H Richard]

Check our Brownell's. They have numerous makes plus all the fittings to finish it off.

 

[gaucho1]

H Richard

Good tip but really big $.

I have heard Sarco can be hit or miss.
I think for a GI level shooter the cheaper
probably Phillipine slide set will work.

 

[HarryWatson]

Why is Marvel the "best" conversion?

Lost in Penn's Woods

With the Marvel, the slide and barrel ore locked in place, only a mid-section of the slide moves. They give an accuracy gurantee, but they will cost you.