jersey kid Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I need a recommendation for an action job for 1911's for WB to feed lead etc. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Kid, you looking for parts? http://www.edbrown.com/triggercomponents.htm Kitchen Table Do It Yourself ? http://www.ktgunsmith.com/1911action.htm Or a Professional Gunsmith? http://www.theactionworks.com/1911.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Chuck Warner of Warner Custom Pistols in Albuquerque or Cameron's Custom Gun in Phoenix. Those are the two who have worked on my guns. Including the one used at Winter Range this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Frank Norfleet Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Jimmy Mitchell bulletworks.com has done an action job and built 2 pistols for me. Good work. JFN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Dot Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 You might try Wild Bodie Tom. He's done guns for quite A few of our top shooters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffler Jim Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I agree totally with Two Dot! WBT has done both of mine and they run really great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 The Jersey Kid? Howdy and welcome to Wild Bunch! "Getting lead bullets to feed" in the 1911 usually takes close attention to at least three things, most important first: 1) ammo that fits in the chamber "drop in" and is the correct length. Mention what bullet you are going to be using and we can give you feedback on what Over All Length (OAL) works for that particular slug. 2) high quality magazines that are known to feed such lead bullet ammo as you want to shoot. It's generally recognized that Tripp, Chip McCormick and Colt factory mags are right at the top of "always works in almost any gun for almost any load" 3) then, getting the gun running smooth, feeding 100% from the high quality mag, extracting and ejecting, and just generally "playing nicely." A polished and tuned feed ramp and chamber ramp area is part of the equation, but not as important as many folks think if 1 and 2 are done right. Another great 1911 gunsmith - and a moderator here! Goatneck Clem does fine work on 1911s. http://www.goatneckclemgunsmithing.com/ A fellow who does a very nice job on such things (he did a wonderful job on my dovetailed front sight, from scratch): Steve Morrison at Mars Guns in Salt Lake City: http://marsguns.com/Home.htm Good luck, GJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Cubbie Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 +++ for Wild Bodie Tom ;D ;D He worked on both my Colt Series 70's and they are WONDERFUL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingSnake Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 You might try Wild Bodie Tom. He's done guns for quite A few of our top shooters. WBT has also done guns for some of the BOTTOM shooters too, like me. :-[ My guns that he has done deserve to be in the hands of a much better shooter than me. But I'm keeping em. ;D I'm sure there are many good 1911 pistol smiths around the country, but WBT takes care of most of us in the Southwest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tully Mars Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I have no doubt that all the gunsmiths mentioned will do a great job for you and stand by their work. WBT has done my guns and guns for several friends!! I'm very pleased with his work as are my friend's. And he's a sharp dresser!! Tully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel B Carpenter Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Sharp dresser ??? Hey Tully I'll lend you my glasses ;D ;D ;D But a good gunsmith, YES Samuel B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Dot Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Sammy you're just jealous of his fashion sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffler Jim Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Yep,WBT sure is "A Sharp Dressed Man" without a doubt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tully Mars Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Just cleaned my gun the insides where full of pink & purple feathers! Maybe Tom should not wear his boas while working on guns? :D Tully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Dot Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Makes them run smoother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legendary Lawman Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Back on topic - I echo the recommendations for Wild Bodie Tom. He does a great job on 1911s. Legendary Lawman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jersey kid Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Does anyone have contact info for Wild Bodie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingSnake Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Does anyone have contact info for Wild Bodie? PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jersey kid Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Thank you King Snake and everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red cent Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Rarely should you have to do anything with the feed ramp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanky Frame Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 What are you shooting now for a gun, ammo, and mag? Like others here have said, use a good mag and get a case gage and check every round. I'd steer clear of the new Chip Mc Cormick mags. they've cheapened them up from earlier ones and they don't work reliably in my gold cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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