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Anybody ever have any bad exprience with the light weight frames? Thanks

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For what gun? 1911?

I had a Kimber Ultra II for a time that was pretty bad. First trip to the range and the follower in the mag dinged the hell out of the feed ramp below the barrel ramp. It was so bad that I had to send it back for replacement then I sold it. The Scandium Commanders that I have been working over are excellent. The Scandium is harder than just straight aluminum and they are proving out to be very accurate and reliable carry guns.

Jess

I used to have a Kimber Ultra like Jess, but found the bottom of the feed ramp only got dinged when I used magazines with the Chip McCormick style followers. I currently have two Springfield Lightweight Compacts that get carried a lot and shot a little. I haven't noticed any unusual wear on the frame. Do a search of this forum and others, but aluminum framed 1911s are fairly durable, just not as durable as a steel frame. My Compact that I carry and shoot the most has an EGW steel feed ramp insert to eliminate any dings or wear on the feed ramp.

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I have had the same Colt LW Comm for over 25 years and could not guess how many rounds that have been fired, but if I was a guessing man I would say over 30,000.
No they were not all max loads, probably no more than 10 to 15% were, however the practice rounds were not pud loads either.
The old Colt is loose, but will keep all shot in a 6" circle at 25ft as fast as I can pull the trigger if I hold it right and do my part.
Some day I was going to re-do the old work horse ie, S&W sights, match barrel, tighten slide to frame and the rest of the good stuff, but then I was lucky enough to purchase a custom Colt Lightweight Officer's ACP from Al Shear which is the finest 1911 I have ever owned and a real joy to carry. The old Colt is just going to have to wait a few more years for a face lift.
To answer your question. You won't be sorry going with a LW, IMHO.

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Can't speak from experience, but I just bought the Novack CCMDR LW from a member here after researching it a bit. I think the "it won't last" is the same attitude that was given to the Glock and is not based in reality myself.

I intend to shoot mine in IPSC/IDPA and EDC the gun because it's the same weight as my G17 which (weight) is why I gave up my GM 1911 for EDC in the first place.

It's good to be back in the "awesome trigger" fold again!

I say go for it if you want one and don't worry about durability. Unless you shoot 10K a year there should be no issues.

The only alloy framed 1911 I've had is a Springfield Lightweight Full-size. They didn't always, but SA now uses a fully ramped barrel in that model. I suppose it's to prevent frame damage from magazine followers.

Personally, I'd prefer they used a standard barrel and two-piece feed ramp (split between frame and barrel). The fully ramped barrel has a steeper feed angle. I'd rather be careful about the magazines I use.

I have heard that the frames are bad to crack in the slide release hole. Thanks for the info.

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I've seen cracked frames in carbon steel as well as aluminum. If you want a light weight carry piece, there's nothing better in the same weight per volume. Were it much of a problem, I'd not think that it would be sold by Colt, Springfield, Kimber and many others.

As for anecdotal experiences, I've never had any problem with any of my personal aluminum framed 1911's.

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I have or have had several. 45 ACP, .38 Super, .40 S&W. I haven't done any competitive shooting with any. I have had Colts, Kimbers and S.A.'s and have had no problems.

i too have had many aluminum frames and no trouble...as big of a guy that i am i cannot get used to carrying full weight pistols...(i could probably conceal a longslide, but it would have to weigh 25 oz) i have had the scandium commanders, a colt lightweight, a springfield lightweight champion...i recently have decided on a kimber ultra sp II from the custom shop...it does have a fully ramped barrel though...fun to shoot...so much so i am considering getting another lightweight ultra of some sort so i can rotate them...no money though