Frankenkimber

[winnre]

I have the gun in mind that I want. But that's the only pace where it exists. So far.

Basically I want a Kimber 1911 with a real short barrel and a full length grip for my large hands. But when they make a 3" barrel they make a short grip too.

So...can I buy a full size 1911 and then buy the upper for the 3" system and swap out the upper receiver and all the parts? It should still work, right?

[CalNRA]

just looking at this pic from http://xavierthoughts.blogspot.com/



You might run into dimensional issues putting an officer slide on a government frame.

[winnre]

I just found out that Kimber makes a 3" .45 with full size grip, but it is not on the CA list, wah!

[Aldemar]

Look at this thread...

http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/index.php/t-321696.html

Perhaps Kimber will sell you the slide assembly seperately?