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Old 11-08-2007, 08:06 PM
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You are thinking in the right direction. World hunger and war are things we can not do anything about personally, but our next firearm purchase is something within our control.

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Old 11-08-2007, 08:12 PM
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Has anyone done a bobtail job at home on a 1911 using the available jig? I was wondering about the difficulty and tools required. Thinking about doing it to my S&W 1911Sc 4.25".
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Old 11-08-2007, 09:36 PM
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Hey Hy,
I have not yet... Been catching up with old bills and put the idea on the back burner. I'm still thinking I'll have it done down the road. I don't have any metal working tools myself.
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I have not yet... Been catching up with old bills and put the idea on the back burner. I'm still thinking I'll have it done down the road. I don't have any metal working tools myself.
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Old 11-09-2007, 10:55 AM
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I'm just curious if anyone can compare the concealability of a government size bobtail frame with a standard officer size frame (assuming same barrel length, beavertail, etc.).

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1911_Chick is now trully 1911 again. hopefully she chimes in and posts about her new acquisition
It's not mine yet, still waiting the long ten days...I hope I pass!

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It's not mine yet, still waiting the long ten days...I hope I pass!

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Nice choice! I picked up my Compact CDP yesterday! I think it could be my new favorite!
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Nice choice! I picked up my Compact CDP yesterday! I think it could be my new favorite!
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It's not mine yet, still waiting the long ten days...I hope I pass!

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You will love it. I have a Compact and an Ultra CDP II and they are both sweet shooters.

The pro is very nice as well.

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I have a KimberTLE / RLII that I made into a bob-tail. It fits my hands great and the only downside I can see is for a magwell. It doesn't lend itself well to any that I've seen off the shelf. I guess I could whittle one out on the mill, but there's too many other toys I want to make first.

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I have a KimberTLE / RLII that I made into a bob-tail. It fits my hands great and the only downside I can see is for a magwell. It doesn't lend itself well to any that I've seen off the shelf. I guess I could whittle one out on the mill, but there's too many other toys I want to make first.

Attractive!!! Will you be putting the rear sights back on?
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The rear sight is back on it, I shot the pic while I was waiting on the new one to get here.
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Can anyone comment on which is more concealable, and officer's size frame or the bob-tail modification on a government size frame?
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Old 11-20-2007, 03:10 PM
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Can anyone comment on which is more concealable, and officer's size frame or the bob-tail modification on a government size frame?
The bobtail design is specifically to help reduce the corner of the frame from printing. So the design itself performs what it was created for. I have a Dan Wesson C-Bob and it does help.

As for concealment. It would depend upon your holster whether it is OWB or IWB. IWB won't be a problem in concealment for either size, but OWB you will need a little more cloth to cover the longer barrel.
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