Caspian 1911 frames custom build

[Firefight]

So I sold my TRP and found a builder to build my dream gun but he said buying a caspian frame in California was going to be a problem...really!!!?????
I do NOT want to buy a commiefornia approved 1911 and ace all the parts except for the frame because it is such a waste of money. Number one is what he said true? I really want a Caspian frame. Please help

[jpm804]

I think he's right .... If SSE was not going away, then he could build it on a caspian frame and when ready he could send it to your FFL and you SSE it. Now that SSE is going away, that is not possible.

Also you can't dros just the caspian frame since thats not possible in CA ( by ppt only, but going to be rare to find that). Also once again not on roster I believe.

In CA , after SSE goes away full house customs of 1911 goes away for full scratch builds.... Second best option is buy a good base 1911 and have him work it over.... Any reason you don't want to go that route ?

[keenkeen]

Not on roster...

[Firefight]

BS, the roster is all a big lie...

[jpm804]

BS, the roster is all a big lie...

You can still get a good base gun and have him just use the frame. Any particular reason it has to be a caspian frame for you?

Look at the heirloom percision builds using a base colt and that thing is a beauty ... I think it's partially about what frame you use but also what builder you use to do your build.

[Firefight]

I prefer not to buy something and replace everything but the frame to get what I want.

[NiteQwill]

Why don't you build an 80% frame? Lots of 1911/2011 80% frame options.

[jpm804]

I prefer not to buy something and replace everything but the frame to get what I want.

If your going with a dream build and full house custom ... Cost of replacing the parts will be a fraction of the labor costs most recognized gunsmiths will be charging...

What's ur current budget for this build or what you want built.... Maybe can suggest you some other options for the build to get you where you want to be.

[enegue]

Why don't you build an 80% frame? Lots of 1911/2011 80% frame options.

You would have to finish the frame yourself, I believe. That could be complicated if you don't have the tools and experience.

[Malthusian]

Only two options:

1) Find someone who has moved here and brought a frame with them
2) Interfamily transfer, even then, the frame has to be built up to a least a semi-complete operable firearm first

I suppose there is a third option. Move to a free state

[Hardwarejunkie]

Someone needs to convince Caspian to build a single shot tip barrel .22lr on their regular 1911 frames.
Then we would have a whole year to buy them before the next stupid law.

OP- check eBay for how much slides are going for - you could buy a nice base gun and recoup some of the costs by selling off the parts you don't want.

[Firefight]

Not bad advice. I just hate selling parts because everyone want it for free. This whole debacle has me twisted I've what to do. I think I'll just wait out the market until someone here will sell a Caspian. Then I'll move. I'm tired of buying and selling to get what I want while I hemorrhage cash along the way.

[Click Boom]

You guys are missing the point.

OP if you are having it custom built, have the builder build it FIRST as an SSE. The end of SSE only applied to guns that were not originally built as an SSE.

You're welcome.

[umd]

You guys are missing the point.

OP if you are having it custom built, have the builder build it FIRST as an SSE. The end of SSE only applied to guns that were not originally built as an SSE.

You're welcome.

Needs a break top or bolt action

[Click Boom]

Single shot guns are still exempt, they just have to be built as single shot first. What you do with it after that is your business.

But there will be people selling break top/bolt 1911actions more readily soon. They already exist actually, Pachmayr dominator and springfield sass, although good luck finding one.