We looked at this possibility some time ago, but the variances in what is actually a 1911 made it problematic. We lacked "production room" and the skilled labor to do this right at the time. Two things which have been remedied.
We will be offering three levels of TSD 1911 conversions. We will offer a full tier one pistol based on the SIG 1911s, as well as a less modified model also based on a SIG 1911. As well, we will offer the conversion (milling, RMR installation, and suppressor sight installation) on customer slides. We will not be doing any work on aftermarket slides. We will have a list of 1911 models TSD will accept for work very soon.
As well, please note the real estate necessary for this. If your slide is equipped with Bomar style sights, or Novak style sights that take up the bulk of the rear real estate of the slide, this system is not compatible. We will install this only on a slide that is equipped with the standard GI sized sights dovetail. We will install the trademark suppressor height sights as well with this system, thereby eliminating the "learning curve" that some experience when moving to a red dot system.
If you want to bring your 1911 into the modern century, and access the game-changing advantages of the red dot system, now you can have it on your 1911. More information to follow -
While I love the irony of this, I can't wait!
Posted by: Tcjewlers | 10/10/2012 at 19:07
Ready to ship a slide
Posted by: RJ Wesseler | 10/11/2012 at 11:38
It's about time.
I would certainly have you do one of my 1911 slides.
It would be helpful if you also offered a package that included fitting a threaded (good) barrel to the pistol.
I have a TiRant suppressor that fits on a rifle and a Glock, but it's a lot more work to fit it to a 1911.
Posted by: Mark Laderwarg | 10/11/2012 at 12:09
Works for me.
Posted by: Tristan Darkthunder | 10/11/2012 at 12:24
I'd like to see a pic from the rear of the pistol.
Posted by: jasonbtx | 10/11/2012 at 13:13
We all love the 1911 and our expensive courtship of this design continues now into the TSD conversions, but we all know that bringing a bitched up 1911 to the dance usually results in going home with a Glock. Merrill
Posted by: Merrill Galer | 10/11/2012 at 18:32
I hope that Les Baer slides will be on the "approved" list! I have a Monolith slide just begging for an rmr.
Posted by: baker | 10/11/2012 at 19:08
While the 1911 is a fine weapon and battle tested...it is limited to 8 rounds unless you have some foot long mag sticking out of it. It is an American classic and will always have a great following and will be made and bought for years to come by shooters all over the world.
I have owned two 1911's. First one was a Colt Commander and the second was a Springfield "Loaded" Champion. I no longer own either of them as they were both god weapons, but would have a stove pipe or failure to feed issue about every 50 to 100 rounds. I went to a Glock armorers school years ago and Dennis Teuller (sorry Dennis if I mispelled your name) put a Glock 21 SF in my hands and I have never looked back. 13 plus 1 rounds of .45 ACP and never a malfunction. In this day and era, shot placement is crucial, but having lots of ammo is almost a must to win gun fights against the fire power the dirt bags are using now-a-days.
I love the 1911 and it is a great weapon. However, in my humble opinion it has seen it's glory day and there are far better, higher capacity handguns out there that will better cover your rear end in a bad situation. The important thing is that you CARRY a firearm with you where ever you go and that you train with it and are proficient with it. Be it a 1911, Glock, S&W snub nose, or an LCP. The man with the .22 caliber pocket pistol that shoots it and trains with it, is far more deadly than the weekend warrior with the 44 Desert Eagle that takes his handgun to the range once again to show how "cool" he is.
Keep your head down and your powder dry.
Posted by: Dave Johnson | 10/11/2012 at 21:16
I am rather curious as to why TSD has decided to modify the platform for which they have castigated in the past? Yes, I do like them, and yes, there are better things out there if one is going to face a multiple threat engagement.
Posted by: David | 10/12/2012 at 19:52
David said: I am rather curious as to why TSD has decided to modify the platform for which they have castigated in the past? Yes, I do like them, and yes, there are better things out there if one is going to face a multiple threat engagement.
Gabe Suarez said: Very simple. For the same reason any capitalist business does anything - for profit. I don't carry a 1911 because I have a different preference. But because enough customers want it, TSD will do it. As I said...very simple.
Posted by: Gabe Suarez | 10/13/2012 at 14:43