1911 GI milsurp slides

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Hey, folks. I thought it might be fun to put an old dinged up milsurp slide on my cheapo GI 1911. Are such slides available? I understand they used to be, but don't see too many on e.g., Gunbroker. Anyone have any leads as to a source? Is this a fool's errand?

Sorry if the question is a dumb one.
 
I'm not sure of a source anymore as I haven't been looking around for years. I bought several years ago to make some guns matching. I probably have some left over but I'm sure they won't be cheap. From memory I have a couple Colt's and a Remington Rand slide left over.
 
Your best bet would be looking for someone who got a 1911 from the CMP that came with a Cage Code GI Slide and Barrel form the 70's - 90's and is looking to correct it. I saw some of those on the CMP forums go for $200 - $300 for a complete slide with barrel.
 
I've got a Colt 1911 made 1918, US Army, but the frame is buggered up...was cracked at one time and somebody welded it back. To dangerous to shoot, even tho I did before noticeing the damage. So, I've been looking for a frame if anyone comes upon one for sale.
 
ulflyer said:
I've got a Colt 1911 made 1918, US Army, but the frame is buggered up...was cracked at one time and somebody welded it back. To dangerous to shoot, even tho I did before noticeing the damage. So, I've been looking for a frame if anyone comes upon one for sale.
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If you don't find one before October, plan to go to the following show in October:
gunshowtrader.com

NCGCA Statesville Gun Show 2024 • Statesville, NC

February 3-4, 2024 | The NCGCA Statesville Gun Show is held at Statesville Civic Center in Statesville, NC and promoted by North Carolina Gun Collectors Association.
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There is a guy there named Eric and he has been on the last row the last three shows and usually gets 3 - 6 tables depending on how much stuff he brings. He has a ton of 1911 parts and has everything divided up by WWI and WWII and by manufacture. I have bought several parts off of him. He was there last week at the last show and picked up a nice General Shaver magazine for my Remington Rand. He sometimes has complete guns and also has tons of carbine, Garand, 1903 stuff.
 
ulflyer said:
I've got a Colt 1911 made 1918, US Army, but the frame is buggered up...was cracked at one time and somebody welded it back. To dangerous to shoot,
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Why would a cracked frame make it dangerous to shoot? The frame doesn't suffer pressure stresses. That falls onto the slide and barrel.

Where is it racked?
 
John Travis said:
Why would a cracked frame make it dangerous to shoot? The frame doesn't suffer pressure stresses. That falls onto the slide and barrel.

Where is it racked?
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Its cracked downward from the slide stop hole, and the forward part of the frame has a slight bend. The frame is not a Colt....no name on it.

I got this from an old friend (both of us being in super senior category) paying a good price for it without much examination. The slide is pretty nice tho, old reblue I think.

If you ever have the time, would apprec you looking at it.

Been a long time since I've been over; you may not remember me, but over the years you checked out a lot of Norinco's for me.
 
wscato said:
If you don't find one before October, plan to go to the following show in October:
gunshowtrader.com

NCGCA Statesville Gun Show 2024 • Statesville, NC

February 3-4, 2024 | The NCGCA Statesville Gun Show is held at Statesville Civic Center in Statesville, NC and promoted by North Carolina Gun Collectors Association.
gunshowtrader.com gunshowtrader.com

There is a guy there named Eric and he has been on the last row the last three shows and usually gets 3 - 6 tables depending on how much stuff he brings. He has a ton of 1911 parts and has everything divided up by WWI and WWII and by manufacture. I have bought several parts off of him. He was there last week at the last show and picked up a nice General Shaver magazine for my Remington Rand. He sometimes has complete guns and also has tons of carbine, Garand, 1903 stuff.
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Apprec the info. Thanks.
 
John Travis said:
Sure.

You still jettin' around on that scooter?
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Have had to gear down from 2 to 3 wheels in my dotage but rode this past Fri and Sat. Went to Rowan Co. gun show this morn and came home with a full size Rock Is. 1911 in 9mm. Shot 2 full mags of reloads just for function and it ran perfectly. Replaced rod with a standard plug and guide and shot few more for function. Hate fooling with full size rods if I don't have to.

Will try your old email to work out a time. Look forward to seeing you.
 
John, Did my email go thru to you?
ulflyer said:
Have had to gear down from 2 to 3 wheels in my dotage but rode this past Fri and Sat. Went to Rowan Co. gun show this morn and came home with a full size Rock Is. 1911 in 9mm. Shot 2 full mags of reloads just for function and it ran perfectly. Replaced rod with a standard plug and guide and shot few more for function. Hate fooling with full size rods if I don't have to.

Will try your old email to work out a time. Look forward to seeing you.
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