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Offline oldandslow

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A question for the 1911 gurus
« on: July 15, 2020, 12:14:12 PM »
I have never given this any though before and really haven't done any research but can you switch calibers on a 1911 by just changing barrels, barrel bushings, magazines, and possible recoil springs? For example: turn a 45 ACP into a 9 MM or vise versa. I posted this question here in hopes that someone would see it and reply as the 1911 forum seems sorta dead right now.

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Re: A question for the 1911 gurus
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2020, 02:51:32 PM »
Nope! Have to change slides minimum, I used to build 1911s and I've never attempted such a conversion.
Even with a slide change there would be other alterations necessary.
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Re: A question for the 1911 gurus
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2020, 01:30:55 AM »
Thanks. Off the top of my head I thought it would almost like building a new gun but was curious to see if anyone had tried it.

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Re: A question for the 1911 gurus
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2020, 03:45:47 AM »
If I wanted a 1911 style pistol in 9mm, I'd find a Belgian made Browning Hi-Power. I think it's a more reliable pistol if you can get past the 9mm round.
Seems they later made a few in 40.
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Re: A question for the 1911 gurus
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2020, 03:57:48 AM »
If I wanted a 1911 style pistol in 9mm, I'd find a Belgian made Browning Hi-Power. I think it's a more reliable pistol if you can get past the 9mm round.
Seems they later made a few in 40.


I had one in .40, it worked just fine, but I sold it to my cousin. I'm sure your right about the 1911 slide.
For one thing the bolt faceing being a built in part of the slide would be to large for a 9mm.

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Re: A question for the 1911 gurus
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2020, 05:28:56 AM »
If I wanted a 1911 style pistol in 9mm, I'd find a Belgian made Browning Hi-Power. I think it's a more reliable pistol if you can get past the 9mm round.
Seems they later made a few in 40.
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The only problem in my opinion on the high power type pistol is no grip saftey

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Re: A question for the 1911 gurus
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2020, 05:40:38 AM »
Which is a useless addition to any pistol.
If I wanted a 1911 style pistol in 9mm, I'd find a Belgian made Browning Hi-Power. I think it's a more reliable pistol if you can get past the 9mm round.
Seems they later made a few in 40.
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The only problem in my opinion on the high power type pistol is no grip saftey
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Re: A question for the 1911 gurus
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2020, 05:43:17 AM »
If I wanted a 1911 style pistol in 9mm, I'd find a Belgian made Browning Hi-Power. I think it's a more reliable pistol if you can get past the 9mm round.
Seems they later made a few in 40.
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Which is a useless addition to any pistol with a thumb safety.




The only problem in my opinion on the high power type pistol is no grip saftey
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Re: A question for the 1911 gurus
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2020, 05:45:41 AM »
If I wanted a 1911 style pistol in 9mm, I'd find a Belgian made Browning Hi-Power. I think it's a more reliable pistol if you can get past the 9mm round.
Seems they later made a few in 40.
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The only problem in my opinion on the high power type pistol is no grip saftey


Which is useless.
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