Superb Strength & Precise Tolerances For The Ultimate Combat Pistol
Custom-quality slides from Caspian, ready to be fitted to the frame of your choice. They start as high-quality forgings for extra strength, then are heat-treated to Rc 38-41 before machining for exceptional dimensional stability. Sides are polished, while the rest of the surface is bead-blasted for a non-glare, matte finish. Deep-cut, forward-angled rear cocking serrations prevent slippage when racking, even with a wet hand. Available in 4340 carbon steel (CS) and 416 stainless steel (SS) with .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9mm breechfaces. Commander and Officers models in .45 ACP only. Choose a slide without sight cuts (NC), or between two pre-cut dovetail options: a Novak Lo-Mount or Bo-Mar BMCS rear cut, both coupled with a Novak front cut. Recon slide is a Government slide with ball cuts at the front that line up with the light rail on the Caspian Recon frame (available separately). All slides require the use of a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin.
SPECS: 4340 carbon steel, in-the-white, or 416 stainless steel, natural finish. Government model accepts 5" barrel. Commander accepts 4.25" barrel. Officers model accepts 3.5" barrel. All Caspian slides require the use of a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin.
Number of ratings: 6
From brownells.com: 6
Average rating: 3.8
Very nice slide!(12/08/2012)
Fit perfectly except for a little work to get the barrel bushing to fit. I'm extremely happy with it. It isn't quite a "drop in replacement" but, I had no trouble fitting it to my frame. I highly recommend it as a replacement slide for a Colt Officers model. Especially, since the actual Colt ones are getting harder to find.
Not for all(20/04/2012)
I ordered the slide for my build, a 45 ACP, the slide looks great and is good quality. I was hopeing to be able to switch slides back and forth, between the Gov and commander modle. The slide did not fit at all on the frame, so I took it to my local gunsmith to have it fitted, after about a week he notified me that not only uses a 9 mm fireing pin (which I knew) but also a 9 mm ejector (not mentioned anywhere) and that the 45 ACP ejector would not work at all. So as soon as my gunsmith puts the 45 back into its original configuration, I'll try to figure something else out. My recomendation, if you have a Mil Spec 45 this slide may not be for you.
Exactly what i wanted, Quick, Easy(19/03/2010)
This slide is a stainless commander length, of course. It has the rear slanted classic style serrations. NO front serrations, lowered and flared ejection port, Caspian "C" logo on both sides under the rear sight and CASPIAN engraved in the left ( I think, i don't have it in front of me.) It is well finished, NO burrs, If there are any machine marks, they are not visible or i missed them. Edges were crisp but not sharp. I will end up rounding off all edges though. When i got it, it was in a box from Caspian with the stainless note (says if you aren't careful/fit the slide improperly there is a possibility you can break off the rear left part, the notch behind where the thumb safety locks in. IF YOU BREAK IT, YOUR SLIDE WILL NOT BE REPLACED) and some type of grease paper. [...]The slide would go about half way down my frame, which i think is about perfect. I haven't got to fit it yet but I am confident it will fit right. I have a used factory Colt .45 barrel going in it for now and it locked and unlocked very nicely. Locked SOLID. The factory barrel bushing that went with the Colt barrel fit very tight in the slide, but went in correctly. Very good. the firing pin and spring went in no issue ( small diameter firing pin [.38]) The extractor goes all the way in but fits very tight, i think i will sand a couple thousands off of it just to get it in and out. The one thing i didn't try was to see if the firing pin stop went in without fitting, and I haven't received my sights yet, so i can't say how they fit. I am very pleased. I was not able to find another slide i liked anywhere except Caspian themselves, the issue there is the wait while they build it, not that that is bad. I am very "picky when it comes to guns, cars, women, and parts for all..... I know what i want to build before i start. This slide actually exceeded my expectations. I will order another Caspian the next time i build a 1911.P.S. In this review, further down, it has multiple choices for pros and cons. One listed under cons is fitting required. I think this is good. I want every part to fit my gun as well as possible. Some may want to buy a part and it go straight on, thats fine too. SO, my opinion is that minor fitting is a pro. As
Not so good.(04/10/2014)
Not much about this slide was good, but may have just been my luck at getting a not so good one. The front Novak sight cut was bad and took me 4 hours with a file and a knife edge stone to get it to work. I have tried 4 different barrels and hours of filing and stoning and I still can't get one to lock up right. Might be just my luck, but I may not buy another one, ever.....
New Project(29/10/2011)
I mated this slide to a stainless Essex frame I previously had fit a Remington Rand blued slide on. The Caspian slide completed the all stainless look, and I fit an Ed Brown stainless barrel Colt Commander bobbed hammer and Smith and Alexander Mainspring. The frames blued componets were removed and replaced with all stainless slide lock, safety and mag release. The final product is a great looking, great shooting chunk of shiny 1911!
**Springfield rebuild**(11/12/2016)
Fitted this SS Caspian slide to a Springfield Armory 1911-A1 frame. Rebuilt this 1911 with all new parts from Brownell's. The fit and finish of this slide is beautiful. I would definitely choose Caspian for all my future builds.
Product no.: 168000071 CASPIAN CARBON STEEL, BO-MAR SIGHT CUT, .45 ACP Mfr Part: 168-000-071 Custom-quality slides from Caspian, ready to be fitted to the frame of your choice. They start as high-quality forgings for extra strength, then are heat-treated to Rc 38-41 before machining for exceptional dimensional stability. Sides are polished, while the rest of the surface is bead-blasted for a non-glare, matte finish. Deep-cut, forward-angled rear cocking serrations prevent slippage when racking, even with a wet hand. Available in 4340 carbon steel (CS) and 416 stainless steel (SS) with .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9mm breechfaces. Commander and Officers models in .45 ACP only. Choose a slide without sight cuts (NC), or between two pre-cut dovetail options: a Novak Lo-Mount or Bo-Mar BMCS rear cut, both coupled with a Novak front cut. Recon slide is a Government slide with ball cuts at the front that line up with the light rail on the Caspian Recon frame (available separately). All slides require the use of a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin.
Caspian carbon steel slides are designed for custom fitting to various frames, featuring a heat-treated forging process for strength and stability with a matte, non-glare finish.
Slides come with options for .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9mm breechfaces, and are available in Government, Commander, and Officers models, with optional Novak or Bo-Mar sight cuts.
The slides require a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin and are compatible with different barrel lengths depending on the model: 5" for Government, 4.25" for Commander, and 3.5" for Officers.
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Product no.: 168000050 CASPIAN CARBON STEEL, NC SIGHT CUT, 9MM Mfr Part: 168-000-050 Custom-quality slides from Caspian, ready to be fitted to the frame of your choice. They start as high-quality forgings for extra strength, then are heat-treated to Rc 38-41 before machining for exceptional dimensional stability. Sides are polished, while the rest of the surface is bead-blasted for a non-glare, matte finish. Deep-cut, forward-angled rear cocking serrations prevent slippage when racking, even with a wet hand. Available in 4340 carbon steel (CS) and 416 stainless steel (SS) with .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9mm breechfaces. Commander and Officers models in .45 ACP only. Choose a slide without sight cuts (NC), or between two pre-cut dovetail options: a Novak Lo-Mount or Bo-Mar BMCS rear cut, both coupled with a Novak front cut. Recon slide is a Government slide with ball cuts at the front that line up with the light rail on the Caspian Recon frame (available separately). All slides require the use of a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin.
Product no.: 168000052 CASPIAN CARBON STEEL, NC SIGHT CUT, .45 ACP Mfr Part: 168-000-052 Custom-quality slides from Caspian, ready to be fitted to the frame of your choice. They start as high-quality forgings for extra strength, then are heat-treated to Rc 38-41 before machining for exceptional dimensional stability. Sides are polished, while the rest of the surface is bead-blasted for a non-glare, matte finish. Deep-cut, forward-angled rear cocking serrations prevent slippage when racking, even with a wet hand. Available in 4340 carbon steel (CS) and 416 stainless steel (SS) with .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9mm breechfaces. Commander and Officers models in .45 ACP only. Choose a slide without sight cuts (NC), or between two pre-cut dovetail options: a Novak Lo-Mount or Bo-Mar BMCS rear cut, both coupled with a Novak front cut. Recon slide is a Government slide with ball cuts at the front that line up with the light rail on the Caspian Recon frame (available separately). All slides require the use of a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin.
Product no.: 168000051 CASPIAN CARBON STEEL, NC SIGHT CUT, .40 S&W/10MM Mfr Part: 168-000-051 Custom-quality slides from Caspian, ready to be fitted to the frame of your choice. They start as high-quality forgings for extra strength, then are heat-treated to Rc 38-41 before machining for exceptional dimensional stability. Sides are polished, while the rest of the surface is bead-blasted for a non-glare, matte finish. Deep-cut, forward-angled rear cocking serrations prevent slippage when racking, even with a wet hand. Available in 4340 carbon steel (CS) and 416 stainless steel (SS) with .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9mm breechfaces. Commander and Officers models in .45 ACP only. Choose a slide without sight cuts (NC), or between two pre-cut dovetail options: a Novak Lo-Mount or Bo-Mar BMCS rear cut, both coupled with a Novak front cut. Recon slide is a Government slide with ball cuts at the front that line up with the light rail on the Caspian Recon frame (available separately). All slides require the use of a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin.
Product no.: 168000063 CASPIAN CARBON STEEL, BO-MAR SIGHT CUT, 9MM Mfr Part: 168-000-063 Custom-quality slides from Caspian, ready to be fitted to the frame of your choice. They start as high-quality forgings for extra strength, then are heat-treated to Rc 38-41 before machining for exceptional dimensional stability. Sides are polished, while the rest of the surface is bead-blasted for a non-glare, matte finish. Deep-cut, forward-angled rear cocking serrations prevent slippage when racking, even with a wet hand. Available in 4340 carbon steel (CS) and 416 stainless steel (SS) with .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9mm breechfaces. Commander and Officers models in .45 ACP only. Choose a slide without sight cuts (NC), or between two pre-cut dovetail options: a Novak Lo-Mount or Bo-Mar BMCS rear cut, both coupled with a Novak front cut. Recon slide is a Government slide with ball cuts at the front that line up with the light rail on the Caspian Recon frame (available separately). All slides require the use of a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin.
Product no.: 168000064 CASPIAN STAINLESS STEEL, BO-MAR SIGHT CUT, 9MM Mfr Part: 168-000-064 Custom-quality slides from Caspian, ready to be fitted to the frame of your choice. They start as high-quality forgings for extra strength, then are heat-treated to Rc 38-41 before machining for exceptional dimensional stability. Sides are polished, while the rest of the surface is bead-blasted for a non-glare, matte finish. Deep-cut, forward-angled rear cocking serrations prevent slippage when racking, even with a wet hand. Available in 4340 carbon steel (CS) and 416 stainless steel (SS) with .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9mm breechfaces. Commander and Officers models in .45 ACP only. Choose a slide without sight cuts (NC), or between two pre-cut dovetail options: a Novak Lo-Mount or Bo-Mar BMCS rear cut, both coupled with a Novak front cut. Recon slide is a Government slide with ball cuts at the front that line up with the light rail on the Caspian Recon frame (available separately). All slides require the use of a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin.
Product no.: 168000065 CASPIAN CARBON STEEL, LOW MOUNT SIGHT CUT, 9MM Mfr Part: 168-000-065 Custom-quality slides from Caspian, ready to be fitted to the frame of your choice. They start as high-quality forgings for extra strength, then are heat-treated to Rc 38-41 before machining for exceptional dimensional stability. Sides are polished, while the rest of the surface is bead-blasted for a non-glare, matte finish. Deep-cut, forward-angled rear cocking serrations prevent slippage when racking, even with a wet hand. Available in 4340 carbon steel (CS) and 416 stainless steel (SS) with .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9mm breechfaces. Commander and Officers models in .45 ACP only. Choose a slide without sight cuts (NC), or between two pre-cut dovetail options: a Novak Lo-Mount or Bo-Mar BMCS rear cut, both coupled with a Novak front cut. Recon slide is a Government slide with ball cuts at the front that line up with the light rail on the Caspian Recon frame (available separately). All slides require the use of a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin.
Product no.: 168000066 CASPIAN STAINLESS STEEL, LOW MOUNT SIGHT CUT, 9MM Mfr Part: 168-000-066 Custom-quality slides from Caspian, ready to be fitted to the frame of your choice. They start as high-quality forgings for extra strength, then are heat-treated to Rc 38-41 before machining for exceptional dimensional stability. Sides are polished, while the rest of the surface is bead-blasted for a non-glare, matte finish. Deep-cut, forward-angled rear cocking serrations prevent slippage when racking, even with a wet hand. Available in 4340 carbon steel (CS) and 416 stainless steel (SS) with .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9mm breechfaces. Commander and Officers models in .45 ACP only. Choose a slide without sight cuts (NC), or between two pre-cut dovetail options: a Novak Lo-Mount or Bo-Mar BMCS rear cut, both coupled with a Novak front cut. Recon slide is a Government slide with ball cuts at the front that line up with the light rail on the Caspian Recon frame (available separately). All slides require the use of a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin.
Product no.: 168000068 CASPIAN STAINLESS STEEL, BO-MAR SIGHT CUT, .40 S&W/10MM Mfr Part: 168-000-068 Custom-quality slides from Caspian, ready to be fitted to the frame of your choice. They start as high-quality forgings for extra strength, then are heat-treated to Rc 38-41 before machining for exceptional dimensional stability. Sides are polished, while the rest of the surface is bead-blasted for a non-glare, matte finish. Deep-cut, forward-angled rear cocking serrations prevent slippage when racking, even with a wet hand. Available in 4340 carbon steel (CS) and 416 stainless steel (SS) with .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9mm breechfaces. Commander and Officers models in .45 ACP only. Choose a slide without sight cuts (NC), or between two pre-cut dovetail options: a Novak Lo-Mount or Bo-Mar BMCS rear cut, both coupled with a Novak front cut. Recon slide is a Government slide with ball cuts at the front that line up with the light rail on the Caspian Recon frame (available separately). All slides require the use of a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin.
Product no.: 168000070 CASPIAN STAINLESS STEEL, LOW MOUNT SIGHT CUT, .40/10MM Mfr Part: 168-000-070 Custom-quality slides from Caspian, ready to be fitted to the frame of your choice. They start as high-quality forgings for extra strength, then are heat-treated to Rc 38-41 before machining for exceptional dimensional stability. Sides are polished, while the rest of the surface is bead-blasted for a non-glare, matte finish. Deep-cut, forward-angled rear cocking serrations prevent slippage when racking, even with a wet hand. Available in 4340 carbon steel (CS) and 416 stainless steel (SS) with .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9mm breechfaces. Commander and Officers models in .45 ACP only. Choose a slide without sight cuts (NC), or between two pre-cut dovetail options: a Novak Lo-Mount or Bo-Mar BMCS rear cut, both coupled with a Novak front cut. Recon slide is a Government slide with ball cuts at the front that line up with the light rail on the Caspian Recon frame (available separately). All slides require the use of a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin.
Product no.: 168000067 CASPIAN CARBON STEEL, BO-MAR SIGHT CUT, .40 S&W/10MM Mfr Part: 168-000-067 Custom-quality slides from Caspian, ready to be fitted to the frame of your choice. They start as high-quality forgings for extra strength, then are heat-treated to Rc 38-41 before machining for exceptional dimensional stability. Sides are polished, while the rest of the surface is bead-blasted for a non-glare, matte finish. Deep-cut, forward-angled rear cocking serrations prevent slippage when racking, even with a wet hand. Available in 4340 carbon steel (CS) and 416 stainless steel (SS) with .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9mm breechfaces. Commander and Officers models in .45 ACP only. Choose a slide without sight cuts (NC), or between two pre-cut dovetail options: a Novak Lo-Mount or Bo-Mar BMCS rear cut, both coupled with a Novak front cut. Recon slide is a Government slide with ball cuts at the front that line up with the light rail on the Caspian Recon frame (available separately). All slides require the use of a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin.
Product no.: 168000072 CASPIAN STAINLESS STEEL, BO-MAR SIGHT CUT, .45 ACP Mfr Part: 168-000-072 Custom-quality slides from Caspian, ready to be fitted to the frame of your choice. They start as high-quality forgings for extra strength, then are heat-treated to Rc 38-41 before machining for exceptional dimensional stability. Sides are polished, while the rest of the surface is bead-blasted for a non-glare, matte finish. Deep-cut, forward-angled rear cocking serrations prevent slippage when racking, even with a wet hand. Available in 4340 carbon steel (CS) and 416 stainless steel (SS) with .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9mm breechfaces. Commander and Officers models in .45 ACP only. Choose a slide without sight cuts (NC), or between two pre-cut dovetail options: a Novak Lo-Mount or Bo-Mar BMCS rear cut, both coupled with a Novak front cut. Recon slide is a Government slide with ball cuts at the front that line up with the light rail on the Caspian Recon frame (available separately). All slides require the use of a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin.
Product no.: 168000074 CASPIAN STAINLESS STEEL, LOW MOUNT SIGHT CUT, 45 ACP Mfr Part: 168-000-074 Custom-quality slides from Caspian, ready to be fitted to the frame of your choice. They start as high-quality forgings for extra strength, then are heat-treated to Rc 38-41 before machining for exceptional dimensional stability. Sides are polished, while the rest of the surface is bead-blasted for a non-glare, matte finish. Deep-cut, forward-angled rear cocking serrations prevent slippage when racking, even with a wet hand. Available in 4340 carbon steel (CS) and 416 stainless steel (SS) with .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9mm breechfaces. Commander and Officers models in .45 ACP only. Choose a slide without sight cuts (NC), or between two pre-cut dovetail options: a Novak Lo-Mount or Bo-Mar BMCS rear cut, both coupled with a Novak front cut. Recon slide is a Government slide with ball cuts at the front that line up with the light rail on the Caspian Recon frame (available separately). All slides require the use of a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin.
Product no.: 168000073 CASPIAN CARBON STEEL, LOW MOUNT SIGHT CUT, 45 ACP Mfr Part: 168-000-073 Custom-quality slides from Caspian, ready to be fitted to the frame of your choice. They start as high-quality forgings for extra strength, then are heat-treated to Rc 38-41 before machining for exceptional dimensional stability. Sides are polished, while the rest of the surface is bead-blasted for a non-glare, matte finish. Deep-cut, forward-angled rear cocking serrations prevent slippage when racking, even with a wet hand. Available in 4340 carbon steel (CS) and 416 stainless steel (SS) with .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9mm breechfaces. Commander and Officers models in .45 ACP only. Choose a slide without sight cuts (NC), or between two pre-cut dovetail options: a Novak Lo-Mount or Bo-Mar BMCS rear cut, both coupled with a Novak front cut. Recon slide is a Government slide with ball cuts at the front that line up with the light rail on the Caspian Recon frame (available separately). All slides require the use of a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin.
Product no.: 168000130 CASPIAN CARBON STEEL, RECON MODEL, NC SIGHT CUT, .45 ACP Mfr Part: 168-000-130 Custom-quality slides from Caspian, ready to be fitted to the frame of your choice. They start as high-quality forgings for extra strength, then are heat-treated to Rc 38-41 before machining for exceptional dimensional stability. Sides are polished, while the rest of the surface is bead-blasted for a non-glare, matte finish. Deep-cut, forward-angled rear cocking serrations prevent slippage when racking, even with a wet hand. Available in 4340 carbon steel (CS) and 416 stainless steel (SS) with .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9mm breechfaces. Commander and Officers models in .45 ACP only. Choose a slide without sight cuts (NC), or between two pre-cut dovetail options: a Novak Lo-Mount or Bo-Mar BMCS rear cut, both coupled with a Novak front cut. Recon slide is a Government slide with ball cuts at the front that line up with the light rail on the Caspian Recon frame (available separately). All slides require the use of a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin.
Product no.: 168000131 CASPIAN CARBON STEEL, RECON MODEL, LOW MOUNT SIGHT CUT, 45 Mfr Part: 168-000-131 Custom-quality slides from Caspian, ready to be fitted to the frame of your choice. They start as high-quality forgings for extra strength, then are heat-treated to Rc 38-41 before machining for exceptional dimensional stability. Sides are polished, while the rest of the surface is bead-blasted for a non-glare, matte finish. Deep-cut, forward-angled rear cocking serrations prevent slippage when racking, even with a wet hand. Available in 4340 carbon steel (CS) and 416 stainless steel (SS) with .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9mm breechfaces. Commander and Officers models in .45 ACP only. Choose a slide without sight cuts (NC), or between two pre-cut dovetail options: a Novak Lo-Mount or Bo-Mar BMCS rear cut, both coupled with a Novak front cut. Recon slide is a Government slide with ball cuts at the front that line up with the light rail on the Caspian Recon frame (available separately). All slides require the use of a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin.
Superb Strength & Precise Tolerances For The Ultimate Combat Pistol
Custom-quality slides from Caspian, ready to be fitted to the frame of your choice. They start as high-quality forgings for extra strength, then are heat-treated to Rc 38-41 before machining for exceptional dimensional stability. Sides are polished, while the rest of the surface is bead-blasted for a non-glare, matte finish. Deep-cut, forward-angled rear cocking serrations prevent slippage when racking, even with a wet hand. Available in 4340 carbon steel (CS) and 416 stainless steel (SS) with .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9mm breechfaces. Commander and Officers models in .45 ACP only. Choose a slide without sight cuts (NC), or between two pre-cut dovetail options: a Novak Lo-Mount or Bo-Mar BMCS rear cut, both coupled with a Novak front cut. Recon slide is a Government slide with ball cuts at the front that line up with the light rail on the Caspian Recon frame (available separately). All slides require the use of a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin.
SPECS: 4340 carbon steel, in-the-white, or 416 stainless steel, natural finish. Government model accepts 5" barrel. Commander accepts 4.25" barrel. Officers model accepts 3.5" barrel. All Caspian slides require the use of a 9mm/.38 Super firing pin.
Number of ratings: 6
From brownells.com: 6
Average rating: 3.8
Very nice slide!(12/08/2012)
Fit perfectly except for a little work to get the barrel bushing to fit. I'm extremely happy with it. It isn't quite a "drop in replacement" but, I had no trouble fitting it to my frame. I highly recommend it as a replacement slide for a Colt Officers model. Especially, since the actual Colt ones are getting harder to find.
Not for all(20/04/2012)
I ordered the slide for my build, a 45 ACP, the slide looks great and is good quality. I was hopeing to be able to switch slides back and forth, between the Gov and commander modle. The slide did not fit at all on the frame, so I took it to my local gunsmith to have it fitted, after about a week he notified me that not only uses a 9 mm fireing pin (which I knew) but also a 9 mm ejector (not mentioned anywhere) and that the 45 ACP ejector would not work at all. So as soon as my gunsmith puts the 45 back into its original configuration, I'll try to figure something else out. My recomendation, if you have a Mil Spec 45 this slide may not be for you.
Exactly what i wanted, Quick, Easy(19/03/2010)
This slide is a stainless commander length, of course. It has the rear slanted classic style serrations. NO front serrations, lowered and flared ejection port, Caspian "C" logo on both sides under the rear sight and CASPIAN engraved in the left ( I think, i don't have it in front of me.) It is well finished, NO burrs, If there are any machine marks, they are not visible or i missed them. Edges were crisp but not sharp. I will end up rounding off all edges though. When i got it, it was in a box from Caspian with the stainless note (says if you aren't careful/fit the slide improperly there is a possibility you can break off the rear left part, the notch behind where the thumb safety locks in. IF YOU BREAK IT, YOUR SLIDE WILL NOT BE REPLACED) and some type of grease paper. [...]The slide would go about half way down my frame, which i think is about perfect. I haven't got to fit it yet but I am confident it will fit right. I have a used factory Colt .45 barrel going in it for now and it locked and unlocked very nicely. Locked SOLID. The factory barrel bushing that went with the Colt barrel fit very tight in the slide, but went in correctly. Very good. the firing pin and spring went in no issue ( small diameter firing pin [.38]) The extractor goes all the way in but fits very tight, i think i will sand a couple thousands off of it just to get it in and out. The one thing i didn't try was to see if the firing pin stop went in without fitting, and I haven't received my sights yet, so i can't say how they fit. I am very pleased. I was not able to find another slide i liked anywhere except Caspian themselves, the issue there is the wait while they build it, not that that is bad. I am very "picky when it comes to guns, cars, women, and parts for all..... I know what i want to build before i start. This slide actually exceeded my expectations. I will order another Caspian the next time i build a 1911.P.S. In this review, further down, it has multiple choices for pros and cons. One listed under cons is fitting required. I think this is good. I want every part to fit my gun as well as possible. Some may want to buy a part and it go straight on, thats fine too. SO, my opinion is that minor fitting is a pro. As
Not so good.(04/10/2014)
Not much about this slide was good, but may have just been my luck at getting a not so good one. The front Novak sight cut was bad and took me 4 hours with a file and a knife edge stone to get it to work. I have tried 4 different barrels and hours of filing and stoning and I still can't get one to lock up right. Might be just my luck, but I may not buy another one, ever.....
New Project(29/10/2011)
I mated this slide to a stainless Essex frame I previously had fit a Remington Rand blued slide on. The Caspian slide completed the all stainless look, and I fit an Ed Brown stainless barrel Colt Commander bobbed hammer and Smith and Alexander Mainspring. The frames blued componets were removed and replaced with all stainless slide lock, safety and mag release. The final product is a great looking, great shooting chunk of shiny 1911!
**Springfield rebuild**(11/12/2016)
Fitted this SS Caspian slide to a Springfield Armory 1911-A1 frame. Rebuilt this 1911 with all new parts from Brownell's. The fit and finish of this slide is beautiful. I would definitely choose Caspian for all my future builds.