RockDog Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 OK im a bit of a 'Newbee' to these forums but here goes... After seeing the 'Heat' Colt commander pics heres my film inspired pistol: 'StreetKings' custom 1911 Customized and made using parts from both TM 1911A1 and MEU. The ejection port on the standard 1911 slide ive lowered and flared , filled and sanded all markings and fitted a new foresight vane. The standard 1911 frame has had added: WE CQB grips, Nineball extended slide lock, a Guarder 3-hole trigger, 4.3 commander hammer (sanded and polished) Tanio Koba grip safety (which was a real pain as it needs filing/cutting to fit so therefore is not for the 1911 but for the 5.1, take note ), straight mainspring housing by Tanio Koba and an Ambi-safety (sanded and polished) from an old 5.1 i had. I often visit these forum picture threads to drool but am truly humbled by the quality of work you guys spend on your guns, awe inspiring That bomar looks the business, thanks for posting the pics up. Obviously alot of time, hard work and money has gone into it. Nice one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrManiac Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 That bomar looks the business, thanks for posting the pics up. Obviously alot of time, hard work and money has gone into it. Nice one Thanks 'RockDog', yes it took some time to do and very worrying if i got it wrong bang goes a slide! Money wise it was'nt too bad, as the 5.1 i have since used on another project/spares. Its such a pity that no one does 'Bomar' sights as an accessory, i think they would make a killing Same goes for the 'Novak' sights, maybe copyright infringment is an issue Thanks for all the feed back guys . I have now uploaded an album of some of my projects old and new . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baias6230 Posted April 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 The new MEU from TM has Novak licence as far as i know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrManiac Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Yeah they do but another accessory manufacturer may not, hence no seperate sights . If it was supplied as an accessory without pistol attached now that would be great Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pedrosalas7 Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 i have a question... i'm about to buy a nova kit for my 1911 but i was wondering if real steel grip screws work with it? the 1911 i have has one screw that's larger because they had to re-tap the thread. thanks a lot, again. -Pedro Salas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 The Nova grip screw bushing uses TM 1911 thread, which is different from RS. I don't know if the real one is larger, if it is you can potentially re-drill and tap the bushing. for RS screw... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 A ray of sunshine... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D1ZZ3 Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 RS screws will not fit. I purchased these wilson hex head screws and they did not fit. RS screws are to large. I need to retap mine. i have a question... i'm about to buy a nova kit for my 1911 but i was wondering if real steel grip screws work with it? the 1911 i have has one screw that's larger because they had to re-tap the thread. thanks a lot, again. -Pedro Salas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pedrosalas7 Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 do you know what thread RS screws are? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carbine Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 They are in some imperial thread, quite likely UNC. The stock grip screws are metric. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrManiac Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 A ray of sunshine... Beautifully photographed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fellowz Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 any way of stopping the slide from wobbling? its really bugging me cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radioactiverice Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 any way of stopping the slide from wobbling? its really bugging me cheers on my socomgear meu, i bought a 150%spring set, longer spring guide, and a hollow spring cap. made almost all of the slide wobble go away. no more clinking or anything Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fellowz Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 awesome ill do that then, cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Foxhound Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Anyone have a 1911 with a rail like this and flashlight? http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_info.php?products_id=5107 Id rather see what it looks like the a light on it before I get it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SamJacksonFan Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) You don't follow this 1911 thread regulary, do you? You click here, pal … two pages back is posted, what you desire. Doesn't look that bad to me … a nice option for an unrailed frame. Edited April 17, 2009 by SamJacksonFan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrManiac Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 (edited) One of my earlier projects that ive recently re-tweaked some what.... Had to modify the TM MEU thumb safety to resemble a 'Les Baer' type, a lot of grinding down and sanding involved but I think it looks ok . The slide is a filled, sanded, painted and re-engraved TM 5.1 I had in my spares box, how im going to cut additional cocking serrations fore and aft i have no idea The grips are 'Mahogany' hand made. Pictured below is the 'real steel' pistol the gun was based on... Edited April 18, 2009 by MrManiac Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ERTrifleman Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Sorry for the low quality pictures, my camera sucks, I would get a new one but I spend too much on airsoft. . Just got her tonight, 1911 Desert M.E.U. I am thinking about picking up a Tan m6 and possibly a Tan suppressor (probably the Zombie Killer one.) Though I was joking around I put an m14 suppressor, which was black, it seemed to accent the gun quite nicely, so I might go with black accessories instead, thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomo Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 (edited) Socomgear Wilson Combat Elite (upgraded with 160% spring set, long spring guide and steel bushing set) Edited April 21, 2009 by tomo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcc-dano Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 tomo, how well does it shoot? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baias6230 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) Another very original project MrManiac. I love how the thumb safety came out. Very nice... Edited April 22, 2009 by baias6230 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RockDog Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Be interested in how the socomgear kit is too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrManiac Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Another very original project MrManiac. I love how the thumb safety came out. Very nice... Many thanks 'baias6230' As you may have gathered im a total 'nut' when it comes to TM 1911s and im forever tinkering with one or another The 'Ed Brown Special Forces' project is now complete and i shall try to get some photos up soon. 'tomo' I love that Wilson combat with the extended recoil spring guide rod (I think someone else pointed out previously, it helps stop the slide rattling ). Pity 'Socomgear' never thought to lower and flare the ejection port when they did their tweaks to what is essentially a 'WE' CQB pistol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Firefly0 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Don't worry about being nuts about the TM 1911, i am nuts for the TM glocks I really like your 1911 projects and those grips look awesome for hand made grips. Congrats with your projects. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrManiac Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Don't worry about being nuts about the TM 1911, i am nuts for the TM glocks I really like your 1911 projects and those grips look awesome for hand made grips. Congrats with your projects. Cheers 'Firefly0' Atlast ive found like minded people Being a 'Chippy' by trade, the wood is all off cuts from work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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