Polymer 1911 80%

• Jan 21, 2018

• #1

Fox123

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More info releasing at shotshow, looks like they integrated the main spring housing into the grip, or it is possibly part of the changeable blackstrap. And eliminated the grip safety.

In some of the press release they stated that they eliminate some 40% of the parts.

Also looks like they are using the polymer80 style jig, and rail inserts.


Makes me think polymer80 didn't secure a utility patent on their design (or it expired already?)


http://www.liberty1911.com

 

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• Jan 21, 2018

• #2

StantonCree

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Oddly enough I really like that

 

• Jan 21, 2018

• #3

Fox123

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Saw info saying full build kits starting at $399

 

• Jan 21, 2018

• #4

teratos

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mpdc4511 said:

Oddly enough I really like that

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I will shamefully admit the same thing.

 

• Jan 21, 2018

• #5

Fox123

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No shame, I like it.

I do hope that the actual production model has some kind of texture on the grip though, and is not smooth like the 3D rendering.

 

• Jan 21, 2018

• #6

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SWO Daddy

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mpdc4511 said:

Oddly enough I really like that

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I was cringing as I clicked on the link expecting to see something that looked awful, but I'm inclined to agree with you. Look forward something real as opposed to CAD renderings.

 

• Jan 21, 2018

• #7

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dist1646

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1911's and Glock's locked in the same safe, I knew it would happen sooner or later!

 

• Jan 21, 2018

• #8

BradMacc82

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Shit. Looks like at least 2 1911 builds are in my future, steel frame and poly.

 

• Jan 21, 2018

• #9

teratos

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BradMacc82 said:

Shit. Looks like at least 2 1911 builds are in my future, steel frame and poly.

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I have the Matrix Precision rail cutting Jig you can use with no help from me. Super easy....for when you’re ready.

 

• Jan 21, 2018

• #10

BradMacc82

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teratos said:

I have the Matrix Precision rail cutting Jig you can use with no help from me. Super easy....for when you’re ready.

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Yeah, I'll have to get that ball moving after I get the 9mm lower milled out. Even that I'm going to have 'fun' with, never milled one out before.

 

• Jan 21, 2018

• #11

Boom Boom

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The grip needs work. Otherwise, I like it and it's a great way to modernize the 1911 platform.

 

• Jan 21, 2018

• #12

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Interesting

 

• Jan 22, 2018

• #13

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Magnumite

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“More info releasing at shotshow, looks like they integrated the main spring housing into the grip, or it is possibly part of the changeable blackstrap. And eliminated the grip safety.”

Ned Christiansen introduced that same no grip safety conversion for the steel frame 1911’s years back.
Looks like a modified poly Glock frame. Notice how the thumb safety inset on the frame.
40% less parts, hope they aren’t using the S80 lockwork pistol for parts reduction comparison - cheap shot there. Eliminating the 4 grip screws, 4 grip screw bushings, 2 grip panels - that is a 25% parts reduction. Either the grip safety or mainspring housing, maybe lower mainspring housing detent, plunger tube - 3 more parts, we’re at 32%. Mag catch hardware...maybe.

I can imagine... be interesting to see, maybe buy.

 

• Jan 22, 2018

• #14

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This is going to be on my christmas list this year.

 

• Jul 6, 2018

• #15

StantonCree

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Come on liberty can a brother get an update?!?!?!?!?!?

 

• Jul 6, 2018

• #16

Fox123

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mpdc4511 said:

Come on liberty can a brother get an update?!?!?!?!?!?

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Looks like they pretty much went dark.

They were also the company that’s behind the scenes for glockstore’s g43 80% frame that has been waiting on ATF determination letter. I would wager that liberty is in the same boat.