Condor's Caspian

[Condor1970]

Basically, this is just like a Dan Wesson Titan, only in a long slide. Here's a couple pics of it. The entire build thread is over here at 1911forum.com

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=425658

So far, I only have 50rds through it, but the thing runs like a champ. I still have a few more mags to modify, but they seem to work just fine. They hold 16+1, which to me, makes the word "overkill" seem a bit mild.

Here she is!!!!

Over 5 months in the making...countless hours of labor...dozens of incidents of blood loss...and many nights either losing sleep, and crying a few tears. Literally a BLOOD, SWEAT, and TEARS project.

But man was this a great learning experience. Other than building some RC Airplanes from scratch, I have yet to get into a project that I have enjoyed so much.

Here's a complete list of parts -

Frame - Caspian Hi-Cap w/proprietary parts, mag catch, beavertail, MSH, safety and trigger.

Slide - Fusion 6" slab side w/diamond lines on top, and wide serrations. Also w/ extractor and firing pin.

Barrel - Fusion 10mm 6" target crowned.

Guide Rod - Fusion 6" SS full length , and Fusion SS bushing.

Hammer - Harrison Engineering tooled steel.

Sear & Disconnector - Harrison Engineering tooled steel.

Pin/Spring kit - Ed Brown rebuild kit.

Sights - Kensight Adjustable Novak White dot front and rear.

Slide Catch - 10-8 Performance, tooled steel.

Finish - Tungsten Cerakote, and Graphite black parts. Also, taped off the serrations and filled with graphite black, just for fun.

With exception to Bob Serva over at Fusion checking/timing the drop-in barrel for me (thanks Bob), every aspect of this beast was assembled and fitted by me. I currently have one Band-Aid left on my right index finger to prove it. LOL


Here's the first mag I have completed the necessary mods for 10mm. Fits like a glove, and runs flawless so far. 4 more mags to go. I will be refinishing all the mags at once, when they are all done.

[The_Shadow]

Interesting project...Congrats!  What's the symbol on the grip?    Looks like a religious symbol.   Does this hold a special relationship for you or the project?

The chi-rho monogram. Though the two letters look like P and X in the English alphabet, they are actually chi (looks like X) and rho (looks like P) from the Greek alphabet. They also happen to be the first two letters of "Christ" in Greek (Christos). Hence the chi-rho monogram is used as a symbol of Christ, Christianity, and Christians.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chi_Rho

[Rich10]

Interesting project...Congrats!  What's the symbol on the grip?    Looks like a religious symbol.   Does this hold a special relationship for you or the project?

Well, according to the 1911forum thread, they are a symbol indicative of his faith. 

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Very cool build, Condor! 

[sqlbullet]

Very nice build.  I love me some hi-cap 1911!  I also like the tungsten cerakote.  At one time I had sand blasted a stainless steel slide with 80 grit AO, and it looked about the same.  But, it picked up everything, so it looked horrible after a day in the holster.  The Cerakote would keep it looking nice I am sure.

[Condor1970]

Yes, the symbol is a Chi-Rho symbol. One of the first known monograms used for the Christian faith. A bit of history.....

Roman Emperor Constantine first used it by painting it in red on the shields of his Army, after having a dream where God told him to do it, he would be victorious in battle.....

...and, his army was victorious.



As far as the Cerakote goes. I have really gotten into doing a good number of my rifles in Cerakote. The stuff wears like iron. Here's my other project completed recently, in 6.8spc, and a Piston Driven kit from Adams Arms.

[The_Shadow]

Condor, Being a catholic christian, I know the Chi-Rho symbol and its history.  I found it interesting being on the grip panels and was just wondering if it held a special significance for you.  Thanks for sharing.

[Condor1970]

Condor, Being a catholic christian, I know the Chi-Rho symbol and its history.  I found it interesting being on the grip panels and was just wondering if it held a special significance for you.  Thanks for sharing.

I'm Catholic. That's pretty much it.

As I was building this, I really wanted something on the panels to stand out. Using the DTOM symbol, (I love the DTOM), and others you commonly see (molon labe, etc), are something I wanted to avoid. I wanted something else. Something original, and unique to me.

[fanninland]

Nice looking projects on both counts. I'm currently building my first AR, but building a 1911 seems pretty intimidating to me, least for now. What barrel did you go with on the 6.8?

[Condor1970]

Nice looking projects on both counts. I'm currently building my first AR, but building a 1911 seems pretty intimidating to me, least for now. What barrel did you go with on the 6.8?

I used an ARP 18", 4150cmv, 5R threaded barrel.

[fanninland]

Great barrels, when you can get one. I have a ARP 16" 6.8,  and using a 16" .223 Wylde in the Socom profile for this current build. Hope you are as pleased with your ARP barreled 6.8 as I am with mine.