Shift Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 Woops, meant to say that the left side safety wouldn't work either because it is too long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evansy Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 (edited) Just picked up a little extra for my 1911. So sexy, shame it was bought with Christmas money so it has to be put away for a couple of weeks. I'll get a full review done once I have a chance to have a good play with it but for now here's quick once over mini review It takes one CR134A battery and has a cree LED bulb but it's slightly duller than my Element W300 scout light but it does appear to have a tighter beam although I've not had chance to test them at any range. Fitting is straight forward and is just a case of swapping your standard slide lock with the extended one it comes with. This is a little tricky as you need to hold the little pin into the frame with a small screw driver but it's not overly complicated. After that it's just a case of tightening a couple of screws to hold the light against the frame properly. To turn it on there are switches on both sides of the unit. On the right (the one without the bolt) is just a momentary switch which you press forward and hold to keep the light on. On the left (the one with the bolt) is a toggle switch which clicks on and off by pushing it forwards. The odd thing is both sides are connected and move together but work as I've described. One other thing I noticed was a small hole in the bottom right hand side where the wire for the pressure switch comes on the Surefire 310Rs so maybe this means VFC are or were working on making a version with the grip mounted pressure switch. I can only hope they do. If anyone has any questions ask away and I'll try and answer them. Does anyone know if an MEU slide and frame would with 1911A1 components? Ehobby have a stock TM MEU slide and frame which I've got my eye on for an update on my old 1911 Edited December 8, 2010 by evansy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
angel_wings Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 Does anyone know if an MEU slide and frame would with 1911A1 components? Ehobby have a stock TM MEU slide and frame which I've got my eye on for an update on my old 1911 Yes and no. Having done the same I'll point out problems I ran into. Frame is absolutely fine, Trigger unit is a drop in fit. Grip safety wasn't for me (I was using an aftermarket one, it didn't have the notch seen just underneath the hole in the first picture HERE. This might be the same as the stock TM 1911 grip safety so you might be ok) Slide is a different animal. You'll need new sights (HERE) and a new blowback unit (HERE Notice the notch in the top of the 5ku unit compared to the stock TM 1911 unit, this is to fit the Novac style sights). Apart from that! You're good to go! Have done it on 2 different TM 1911's now, frankly I love the fact ehobby sells the original slides and frames! Keeping my eye out for a Hi-capa 4.3 set Wings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evansy Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 Thanks angel_wings I knew about the sights but not the blowback unit but after having a look at mine it looks like I could do with another anyway. I've got one more quick question which I've not spotted an answer to. Does anyone know if the Madbull/Socom Gear barrel will fit a TM? It's only really the outer I'm bothered about. I used to own a Socom Gear MEU as well, I'm kicking myself for not checking if it would work while I had the two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WTF?Shane Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 Adopted another one tonight. The gun was pretty sad as it looked like the original owner constructed it out of spare parts. Luckily I had spare MEU parts of my own to put her back to stock. All she needs now is the correct style hammer and she's perfect. The bottom two were pretty expensive builds, so the new gun is gonna be the workhorse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-Drake- Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 <3 VFC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davedawg123 Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Purdy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TeowneD Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 dammit...i need one of those VFC 310rs... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aznriptide859 Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Just my opinion, but I don't get the huge fuss with those - they're not the most aesthetically appealing, at least to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snigel Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 The pistol is gorgeous, but yeah, that light kinda ruins it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evansy Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Very nice Drake, what pistol is that? It's pretty much exactly what I'm aiming for when I get the funds for a new MEU. Just my opinion, but I don't get the huge fuss with those - they're not the most aesthetically appealing, at least to me. You just don't know style when you see it It's the only light for none railed frame 1911's which doesn't look like a total botch job afterthought. The only bad part is finding a holster for it with the light fitted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catachan Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 There is no problem to find a safariland for it. Search for 6004-536-121 for a black right one. http://www.opticsplanet.net/safariland-6004-sls-tactical-holster-tactical-black-right-hand-6004-536-121.html okey, they are for 610, but a 310 works in a holster for 610. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-Drake- Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Very nice Drake, what pistol is that? It's pretty much exactly what I'm aiming for when I get the funds for a new MEU. You just don't know style when you see it It's the only light for none railed frame 1911's which doesn't look like a total botch job afterthought. The only bad part is finding a holster for it with the light fitted. Cheers =] Its basically a stock TM-MEU with a few aesthetic upgrades. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pforcerecon Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Anyone know if the VFC light will fit snuggly on a metal body kit? ie: Guarder or any other brand without much problems. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TeowneD Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 @ aznriptide859, i just like it because it replicates a classic surefire 1911 weaponlight, and now i can achieve this look without having to spend a fortune for the real one and mod it to work in the gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horsem4n Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 had one of the socom gear gold plated 1911s in my shop for a week now, but today i also got a couple of S.T.Smith suppressors and fitted the short one to it and i liked the look too much. so, i brought it home: the cool thing about these smith suppressors is that they are light weight, foam filled and $20. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
emp3ror86 Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 That silencer really looks great. The gold plating does not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rusTORK Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Army Kimber Warrior HDR Back to that post i must say, this is good base for another pistol (some paint job). Kimber Warrior. Army need onla a good paint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wutang Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 More pics of my MEU: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bersy Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 Wutang thats Fu*king lovely! i want it! lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AZN KID Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Got a new toy yesterday. Western Arms Wilson Combat SDS 1911. Does anyone know if I can fit RS 1911 grips without modification since the stock ones are pretty beat up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FireKnife Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Find the size of the grips and a model they match to (i.e. Government or Officer 1911A1) then get a set of grips that will match that. Usually they will fit and if not will only require a little widening of the grip holes with a file. 'FireKnife' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AZN KID Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 Thanks Fire Knife could you also recommend a metal kit/slide for me. I was checking out shooter's design slides, but they were all out of stock on redwolf. Also do I have to get a 4inch slide or will a full size one fit on the frame since it looks like the SDS has a full size frame. Sorry for all the noob questions this is my first WA 1911. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lazyshark Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) You should get a 4 inch slide. If you get a 5" you will have to get a 5" SV outer barrel, 5" spring plug and a new recoil spring. Edited December 20, 2010 by lazyshark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FireKnife Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 What he said above. Unless you want to buy all the extra parts to fit the full length slide then you will just need a 4" slide. 'FireKnife' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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