Home built Wilson Combat 1911

Aifwikir · October 07, 2001, 12:21

Just thought I'd show off a little. I built this over a 2 year period with the final purchase being the Wilson Stainless Steel receiver. It contains ALL Wilson Combat parts.

Thanks for lookin'

Aif

[ October 07, 2001: Message edited by: Aifwikir ]

DFWBob · October 07, 2001, 12:50

Beautiful 1911. They are no doubt my favorite handgun.

Bob

LVACGAR · October 07, 2001, 13:45

Very sweet! I've been considering this for a while. With the availability of aftermarket parts it is possible to build your "dream gun" straight away. No need to buy a base gun and replace parts piecemeal.

How hard is the build? Is there a good reference to proper fit and function?

FALshot · October 07, 2001, 13:50

No doubt, it's a beautiful pistol, the classic lines of the 1911 are timeless!

Just out of pure curiosity, since it's all Wilson, did you built it yourself strictly for saving money on it, or perhaps to spread out the costs involved over time in purchasing such a high end pistol?

Would you mind telling us how much you have it in and some of the specific features other than what we can see visually?

Again, a beautiful top notch pistol.

Bill Woodward
FALshot
Portland, OR.

Aifwikir · October 07, 2001, 17:03

With the addition of the last parts, Wilson's Drop-in Barrel & Compitition Trigger, it has come to about $900.00 over the 2 years. I do need to have the slide re-blued (holster wear). I bought ONLY Wilson Combat parts for this 1911. The only real fitting I had to do was Slide to receiver and it didn't take that much fitting. I milled the slide for the Wilson Sights (Novak clones I beleive). This pistol copies the Wilson "Protector" (two-tone) model ($1895.00). Turned out to be about half price but I did all the fitting and finishing. It will never be a REAL Wilson Combat pistol because it's made from parts (not made by Wilson's shop) But it's still an excellent pistol.

Aif

Master Blaster · October 07, 2001, 17:14

Very Nice! I was able to buy a Wilson Protector about two years ago and I love it. The pistol is capable of inch groups at 25 yds. Far better that I am capable of, with these middle aged eyes. I have had many other 1911 pistols but none that I like as well. My only complaint about the pistol was the Armor Tuff finish. I contacted Wilson about it and they re-finished the pistol in a satin, hard chrome at no cost. In fact, they gave me two magazines for keeping the gun longer than they said that they would. I am sold on their product line, that's for sure. Enjoy the pistol, AIF
Regards,
Jim

Steven · October 08, 2001, 11:10

That's a damn good idea.

**red rider** · October 09, 2001, 09:49

Great job, well done. I saved that picture, to remind me what I would like mine to look like someday.

1911's are another love of mine.

Two years is not that long for such a fine piece. I better get started right away.

Brian C.

riffraff · November 14, 2001, 21:39

I've got eight Wilson 1911 mags (both 7-rnd and 8-rnd). I've also got three old WWII-era G.I. mags. NONE of the Wilsons will hold open after the last round. ALL of the GI mags will. WTF?

Anyone know where I can buy some metal followers??

riffraff · November 14, 2001, 21:45

I've got eight Wilson 1911 mags (both 7-rnd and 8-rnd). I've also got three old WWII-era G.I. mags. NONE of the Wilsons will hold open after the last round. ALL of the GI mags will. WTF?

Anyone know where I can buy some metal followers??

October 07, 2001, 12:21	#1
Aifwikir Registered FALaholic #: 2187 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Magazine, Arkansas Posts: 3,061	Home built Wilson Combat 1911 Just thought I'd show off a little. I built this over a 2 year period with the final purchase being the Wilson Stainless Steel receiver. It contains ALL Wilson Combat parts. Thanks for lookin' Aif [ October 07, 2001: Message edited by: Aifwikir ] __________________ Cosmo the Lene,,, Smeller of old grease! http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...ber3575new.jpg

October 07, 2001, 13:45	#3
LVACGAR Registered FALaholic #: 3466 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: South Florida Posts: 338	Very sweet! I've been considering this for a while. With the availability of aftermarket parts it is possible to build your "dream gun" straight away. No need to buy a base gun and replace parts piecemeal. How hard is the build? Is there a good reference to proper fit and function? __________________ USMC MP HQSVC Battalion-3rd FSSG-Kinser Parris Island-Pendleton-Okinawa Semper Fi Brothers

October 07, 2001, 13:50	#4
FALshot Registered FALaholic #: 83 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Portland, Oregon. U.S.A. Posts: 904	No doubt, it's a beautiful pistol, the classic lines of the 1911 are timeless! Just out of pure curiosity, since it's all Wilson, did you built it yourself strictly for saving money on it, or perhaps to spread out the costs involved over time in purchasing such a high end pistol? Would you mind telling us how much you have it in and some of the specific features other than what we can see visually? Again, a beautiful top notch pistol. Bill Woodward FALshot Portland, OR. __________________ "Horses don't bet on men and neither do I." Still no "Contributor" status and still no address to send another donation to,... :? (I've sent Jen over $200. thus far not the $5. listed)

October 07, 2001, 17:03	#5
Aifwikir Registered FALaholic #: 2187 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Magazine, Arkansas Posts: 3,061	With the addition of the last parts, Wilson's Drop-in Barrel & Compitition Trigger, it has come to about $900.00 over the 2 years. I do need to have the slide re-blued (holster wear). I bought ONLY Wilson Combat parts for this 1911. The only real fitting I had to do was Slide to receiver and it didn't take that much fitting. I milled the slide for the Wilson Sights (Novak clones I beleive). This pistol copies the Wilson "Protector" (two-tone) model ($1895.00). Turned out to be about half price but I did all the fitting and finishing. It will never be a REAL Wilson Combat pistol because it's made from parts (not made by Wilson's shop) But it's still an excellent pistol. Aif __________________ Cosmo the Lene,,, Smeller of old grease! http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...ber3575new.jpg

October 07, 2001, 17:14	#6
Master Blaster Registered FALaholic #: 946 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 688	Very Nice! I was able to buy a Wilson Protector about two years ago and I love it. The pistol is capable of inch groups at 25 yds. Far better that I am capable of, with these middle aged eyes. I have had many other 1911 pistols but none that I like as well. My only complaint about the pistol was the Armor Tuff finish. I contacted Wilson about it and they re-finished the pistol in a satin, hard chrome at no cost. In fact, they gave me two magazines for keeping the gun longer than they said that they would. I am sold on their product line, that's for sure. Enjoy the pistol, AIF Regards, Jim __________________ The original Master Blaster! Not to be confused with Master_Blaster # 7285, and MasterBlaster # 10009.

October 07, 2001, 12:50	#2
DFWBob Registered FALaholic #: 82 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Grapevine, Tx. USA Posts: 155	Beautiful 1911. They are no doubt my favorite handgun. Bob

October 08, 2001, 11:10	#7
Steven Registered FALaholic #: 309 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: PA Posts: 148	That's a damn good idea.

October 09, 2001, 09:49	#8
red rider Member Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 485 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 186	Great job, well done. I saved that picture, to remind me what I would like mine to look like someday. 1911's are another love of mine. Two years is not that long for such a fine piece. I better get started right away. Brian C.

November 14, 2001, 21:39	#9
riffraff Registered FALaholic #: 4336 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Quantrill's Raiders' country Posts: 809	I've got eight Wilson 1911 mags (both 7-rnd and 8-rnd). I've also got three old WWII-era G.I. mags. NONE of the Wilsons will hold open after the last round. ALL of the GI mags will. WTF? Anyone know where I can buy some metal followers?? __________________ "Experience should teach us to be most on our guard to protect liberty when the government's purposes are beneficial. The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well meaning but without understanding." -- Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis "The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." -- A.E. Van Vogt, "The Weapon Shops Of Isher," ASF December 1942

November 14, 2001, 21:45	#10
riffraff Registered FALaholic #: 4336 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Quantrill's Raiders' country Posts: 809	I've got eight Wilson 1911 mags (both 7-rnd and 8-rnd). I've also got three old WWII-era G.I. mags. NONE of the Wilsons will hold open after the last round. ALL of the GI mags will. WTF? Anyone know where I can buy some metal followers?? __________________ "Experience should teach us to be most on our guard to protect liberty when the government's purposes are beneficial. The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well meaning but without understanding." -- Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis "The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." -- A.E. Van Vogt, "The Weapon Shops Of Isher," ASF December 1942

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