If your 1911 is shooting fine there's nothing you have to do to it. Thousands of 1911's have been screwed up by someone with a file & dremel.
I think the Colt's made in the last few years are the best ever for fit and finish but they do have some MIM parts, the disconnector, sear and magazine catch. I chose to replace these with machined steel parts (including the hammer) from Harrison Design. I've seen arguments back and forth over MIM parts but in a street gun I want 100% dependability.
Your 1911 has a long trigger and an arched main spring housing with standard grips. Are your hands this large? Is this comfortable? I like a short trigger with an arched MSH. But that's me.
Standard 1911 sights suck. Depending on use change to Novak's low mount combat sights or target sights like a Gold Cup. You will shoot better with good sights.
Do you get hammer bite? Is so you'll want to investigate a beaver tail grip safety. Best thing to happen since women got rid of panty hose! Your 1911 has the original style Commander hammer, not my cup of tea but someone's got to like redheads.
You said the barrel "compensator" has been changed. I think you mean the barrel bushing. These come in several different sizes for a reason. How well does your's fit? Tighter is fine for a target gun, you want a tiny bit of play for a street gun.
Grips are really to the owner's preference. Your rubber grips are great for the range but drawing you gun from a holster they'll snag your shirt in a heart beat. I prefer smooth grips that slide on cloth.
I'd use standard Colt springs and the GI guide rod. It's worked fine in millions of 1911's. When you start changing spring rates you can really mess things up in a hurry.
Hope this helps you youngster!
I think the Colt's made in the last few years are the best ever for fit and finish but they do have some MIM parts, the disconnector, sear and magazine catch. I chose to replace these with machined steel parts (including the hammer) from Harrison Design. I've seen arguments back and forth over MIM parts but in a street gun I want 100% dependability.
Your 1911 has a long trigger and an arched main spring housing with standard grips. Are your hands this large? Is this comfortable? I like a short trigger with an arched MSH. But that's me.
Standard 1911 sights suck. Depending on use change to Novak's low mount combat sights or target sights like a Gold Cup. You will shoot better with good sights.
Do you get hammer bite? Is so you'll want to investigate a beaver tail grip safety. Best thing to happen since women got rid of panty hose! Your 1911 has the original style Commander hammer, not my cup of tea but someone's got to like redheads.
You said the barrel "compensator" has been changed. I think you mean the barrel bushing. These come in several different sizes for a reason. How well does your's fit? Tighter is fine for a target gun, you want a tiny bit of play for a street gun.
Grips are really to the owner's preference. Your rubber grips are great for the range but drawing you gun from a holster they'll snag your shirt in a heart beat. I prefer smooth grips that slide on cloth.
I'd use standard Colt springs and the GI guide rod. It's worked fine in millions of 1911's. When you start changing spring rates you can really mess things up in a hurry.
Hope this helps you youngster!
