Para GI Expert Advice

[jghuwe]

So to be clear before we start.
1. This is my pistol and is not for sale
2. I am asking for your opinion of my ideas to further make it mine (not yours)
3. Please no negative comments

I would like to make some improvements to my 1911 as pictured.

Thoughts are, leave it as it
Add some stainless pieces
*beavertail safety
*extended slide release
*oversize mag release
*guide rod plug

custom trigger.

Thanks!

Read More

 

[Member 34319]

Do you own any more 1911s?

If so leave it alone is my vote. I like the classic look of a GI 1911.

However if your in need of the extended slide stop and mag release I would say go for it. If your hands are fine with what's on it, keep it stock.

 

[JSJPDX]

I'm with where Reno was going. Only do something if you need to do something to make the gun work/function better for you. If that were mine, the only thing I would do to it would be to add a beavertail grip safety. I like a high grip and the beavertail helps me get to where I like to be. Then shoot the daylights out of it to get everything internally smoothed out.

 

[Bill Siegle]

I like the beavertail safety but the other extended stuff I have tried before always ends up being pulled off.

 

[OFADAN]

I concur with Bill. The investment in these add-ons are not going to make it and/or you any better or more effective. I'd vote to leave it stock and use the money to buy more ammo and invest in some training and then practice.

 

[jghuwe]

Thanks! I appreciate the honest feedback. The only thing I have done is add the wood grips. It shoots great as is.