colt 1911 w/ essex frame

Discussion in 'Firearms' started by gunsbillygun, Sep 7, 2007.

  1. Sep 7, 2007 #1
    gunsbillygun

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    i just traded for a colt 1911 w/ essex frame. does anybody know anything about these frames good bad get ride of it in a hurry, let me know i would like to tinker with it if its worth keeping.
     
    gunsbillygun, Sep 7, 2007
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  3. Sep 7, 2007 #2
    Wiley

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    Here's their site: http://www.essexarms.com/ . Beyond that Brownells sells them so they are at least decent. You might also check 1911.org.

    Now if you're really concerned I'll give you $10 for it. :lol:
     
    Wiley, Sep 7, 2007
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  5. Sep 8, 2007 #3
    cdtracing

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    Essex frames are supposed to be top notch, right up there with Ed Brown.

    Chris
     
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  6. Sep 8, 2007 #4
    gunsbillygun

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    i got to shoot it a little today, shoots great, easy slide, nice trigger pull,
    its a keeper.
     
    gunsbillygun, Sep 8, 2007
    gunsbillygun, Sep 8, 2007