Mech Tec 1911 Conversion Kit

**st.marys** · February 27th, 2008, 11:20 AM

I was thinking of getting one of the Mech Tec 1911 Carbine conversion kits and I wondered if any of you have tried one? I'm not a big fan of the stock on them but otherwise I think it would be kind of fun to play with. Any thoughts?

**phill** · February 27th, 2008, 06:25 PM

Had one in .38 Super, great shooter just could not stand the stock. When you are done with it they are hard to sell.

**st.marys** · February 28th, 2008, 11:36 AM

good point on trying to sell one. i'll have to make sure i kick gunbroker and gunsamerica around and look for a deal.

**Mity2** · February 28th, 2008, 12:05 PM

You have to do permanent modification to the gun to install them?

**st.marys** · February 28th, 2008, 05:28 PM

No, you just take off the slide from the existing full size 1911 and they attach without modification or gunsmithing. i wonder if one would fit on my springfield champion since it only has a 4 inch barrel.

also, other than the stock being ugly, what didn't you like?

**phill** · February 28th, 2008, 07:07 PM

It was not the appearance, the stock was very uncomfortable. I sold the extra 1911 that was dedicated to the upper. On the positive side with .38 Super heavy loads and a scope it would scare you with the groups at 100 yds. My rifle shooter friend shot a 1.75 inch 3 shot group, my best was about 2.5 in.

**wbbetts** · November 17th, 2008, 10:26 AM

The mech tec for the glock 21 is a great tool. 30 round magazines are plentiful. If you go to their website, they have 3 stock options. A little imagination, purchase a SBR permit and cut down the barrel, add a silencer... it could be a great survival gun.