Officer frame

Bimmerland · May 9, 2021, 6:03pm

I’m having a hard time find an aluminum officer frame. Is it possible to cut down a commander frame and make it an officer frame. I know the grip is longer but is there any other concerns in doing what I want. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks

Robert · May 9, 2021, 6:09pm

WTH, grab a cut off wheel and give it a whirl!

HighlandsPatriot · May 9, 2021, 6:24pm

BUTCHER!!!

srdiver · May 9, 2021, 10:01pm

At this point in the conversation you might as well just grab the Dremel.

Bimmerland · May 9, 2021, 10:16pm

I think it’s better to wait until I find the correct frame since I’m not in a hurry.

HighlandsPatriot · May 9, 2021, 10:40pm

A very wise choice!

doratasauroter · May 10, 2021, 10:16pm

Just go with the Pleb Frame.

Bimmerland · May 11, 2021, 12:16am

Can you send me a link to the pleb frame. Thanks

Mosinvirus · May 19, 2021, 1:50pm

Just for reference.

Recoil shoulder is identical to commander.
Personally, I think you could silver solder frame fillers into the frame if you were set on officer’s size and couldn’t find a frame.

Though I just did a search and 1911 builders came up

And you could convert it to series 70 with a TJ Shim.
https://www.shootersconnectionstore.com/TJs-Custom-Gunworks-COLT-1911-SERIES-80-TO-70-CONVERSION-SHIM--P2284.aspx

Just install the correct size for your frame so sear is not walking sideways.

Bimmerland · May 19, 2021, 2:03pm

I bought that frame and it came with a piece to block off the series 80 hole so I’m all set. Thanks

albroswift · May 19, 2021, 5:08pm

I like the wilson plate, used in a couple builds now. Tune-able and don’t even know it’s there.

Bimmerland · May 19, 2021, 5:21pm

The 1911 build officer frame came with the adapter to convert frome series 80 to series 70. Since it came with the frame it should fit like a glove. I’ll let you know how it comes out.

albroswift · May 19, 2021, 7:15pm

When you get it in your hands we need photos of the frame and adapter .
Lots of frame photos!

Bimmerland · May 19, 2021, 8:46pm

Picture attached

Bimmerland · May 19, 2021, 9:52pm

More pictures

Mosinvirus · May 19, 2021, 10:12pm

What caliber is this going to be?

And by the way, have you looked at these?

albroswift · May 19, 2021, 10:17pm

@Bimmerland And now the fun starts!
Have you found a slide and barrel?

Bimmerland · May 19, 2021, 10:53pm

9mm

Bimmerland · May 19, 2021, 10:56pm

Yup. Rock Island slide and bull barrel

Bimmerland · May 22, 2021, 1:51pm

Decking height was according to the picture. It has remedied and we’re almost there.