Anyone have any experience with adding a light rail to their 1911? Dawson Precision, Novak or other brand preference?
Suppressors 1911 Light Rail
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Re: 1911 Light Rail
I've done a couple of Dawsons for customers. Good thing to do is also silver solder as well as drill and tapping. Only thing with the Dawson is that you do have to use their adapter
I've done a couple of Dawsons for customers. Good thing to do is also silver solder as well as drill and tapping. Only thing with the Dawson is that you do have to use their adapter
Re: 1911 Light Rail
I put a dawson on a springer i have and its a good setup. The only thing I would suggest is using some kind of epoxy or maybe black loctite. If you can find someone to weld it that might be better yet. I guess the question is are you willing to perminitly alter your gun or not. That being said the capian ones look good to if you want to add somthing other than a surefire.
I put a dawson on a springer i have and its a good setup. The only thing I would suggest is using some kind of epoxy or maybe black loctite. If you can find someone to weld it that might be better yet. I guess the question is are you willing to perminitly alter your gun or not. That being said the capian ones look good to if you want to add somthing other than a surefire.
Re: 1911 Light Rail
I have a X200 surefire light on my Full size Springfield. I have it mounted on the Surefire adapter, all I had to do is replace the slide stop and I was ready to go. I also liked the fact that I can take it off and return my 1911 to it original condition.
I have a X200 surefire light on my Full size Springfield. I have it mounted on the Surefire adapter, all I had to do is replace the slide stop and I was ready to go. I also liked the fact that I can take it off and return my 1911 to it original condition.
Re: 1911 Light Rail
Dawson makes a great rail.
If you don't want to fool with Dawson's adapter (IE, you have one X200 for multiple guns) Novak's add on 1913 rail is made to mimic the dimensions of Caspian Recon frames (that most manufactureres use) for holster/light compatibility.
Dawson makes a great rail.
If you don't want to fool with Dawson's adapter (IE, you have one X200 for multiple guns) Novak's add on 1913 rail is made to mimic the dimensions of Caspian Recon frames (that most manufactureres use) for holster/light compatibility.
Re: 1911 Light Rail
Thanks guys. I have a Para P14 that I've relegated to the nightstand. I was leaning toward the Novak as M4guru said to avoid the adapters and to also use on my M&P45.
Thanks guys. I have a Para P14 that I've relegated to the nightstand. I was leaning toward the Novak as M4guru said to avoid the adapters and to also use on my M&P45.
Re: 1911 Light Rail
ive been thinking of doing the same to my Springfield, but havnt decided if the tick rail is better. I didnt know one could be installed on the gun..how much does something like that run>?
ive been thinking of doing the same to my Springfield, but havnt decided if the tick rail is better. I didnt know one could be installed on the gun..how much does something like that run>?
Re: 1911 Light Rail
Should be under $100 parts included.
Dawson sometimes runs specials for installation, and offers a great military/le price if you qualify.
Novak is the same as above, and both offer good turn around times. Novak-railed GI style 1911s fit holsters for:
Caspian Recon frames
Wilson CQB/R
Nighthawk railed guns
RRA guns
etc, etc. Everyone using Caspian frames or a similar one. It will fit most Springfield Operator holsters as well so you have a lot of options.
Dawson rail equipped guns fit a number of standard 1911 holsters to include blade-tech and Heinie/Alessi DOJ holsters. There is a lot of info on the 10-8 forums concerning Dawson rail compatibility.
I would recommend one of these two, as the other options out there will not be holster compatible except Surefire. With Surefire's add-on, you are limited to Safariland's tactical holsters.
Should be under $100 parts included.
Dawson sometimes runs specials for installation, and offers a great military/le price if you qualify.
Novak is the same as above, and both offer good turn around times. Novak-railed GI style 1911s fit holsters for:
Caspian Recon frames
Wilson CQB/R
Nighthawk railed guns
RRA guns
etc, etc. Everyone using Caspian frames or a similar one. It will fit most Springfield Operator holsters as well so you have a lot of options.
Dawson rail equipped guns fit a number of standard 1911 holsters to include blade-tech and Heinie/Alessi DOJ holsters. There is a lot of info on the 10-8 forums concerning Dawson rail compatibility.
I would recommend one of these two, as the other options out there will not be holster compatible except Surefire. With Surefire's add-on, you are limited to Safariland's tactical holsters.
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