Hello MDS brain trust!
I am finally taking the plunge on a 2011, with a custom (and bare) frame from Rogue Tactical (SS, Commander length).
I am starting to look at the parts to build it out. Goal is commander length with an orientation to CCW suitability, *not* race gun. Now, I have questions, because this is my first rodeo with building one ground up (plenty of 1911's, but no 2011's).
I am leaning towards .357 sig (I already run a good bit of it, and think it would be a nice option, and allow upgrade to 10mm). I understand barrel choice is heavily limited, especially in commander configuration (essentially, fusion firearms only). Any reasons this is not feasible. Frame is Para/Clark cut.
Slide, I want something custom, and it looks like Caspian may be the way to go in that regard - but I'm struggling to find some examples of the options on there for comparison sake (e.g. top cut options, serration options - I don't know what "crew cut" or "high and tight" are versus flat top, nor what the various serration options look like; if anyone has a source to explain or provide example?). Any other suggestions for slide sources? Stainless or nitrided are both fine; Novak cut F/R; preference front AND rear serrations (not GI).
This project is necessarily going to be expensive, and I am looking to go somewhere between mid-high end, so I don't mind pricier options, but at the same time I don't want to drop $2,500 for a slide/bbl/bushing combo.
I am finally taking the plunge on a 2011, with a custom (and bare) frame from Rogue Tactical (SS, Commander length).
I am starting to look at the parts to build it out. Goal is commander length with an orientation to CCW suitability, *not* race gun. Now, I have questions, because this is my first rodeo with building one ground up (plenty of 1911's, but no 2011's).
I am leaning towards .357 sig (I already run a good bit of it, and think it would be a nice option, and allow upgrade to 10mm). I understand barrel choice is heavily limited, especially in commander configuration (essentially, fusion firearms only). Any reasons this is not feasible. Frame is Para/Clark cut.
Slide, I want something custom, and it looks like Caspian may be the way to go in that regard - but I'm struggling to find some examples of the options on there for comparison sake (e.g. top cut options, serration options - I don't know what "crew cut" or "high and tight" are versus flat top, nor what the various serration options look like; if anyone has a source to explain or provide example?). Any other suggestions for slide sources? Stainless or nitrided are both fine; Novak cut F/R; preference front AND rear serrations (not GI).
This project is necessarily going to be expensive, and I am looking to go somewhere between mid-high end, so I don't mind pricier options, but at the same time I don't want to drop $2,500 for a slide/bbl/bushing combo.