New for 2010 The Wilson Ultralight Carry (pics!)

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New for 2010 The Ultralight Carry

At Wilson Combat we set out a few years ago to build the best alloy frame we could from Aluminum forgings, thoughtfully beefed up in certain areas to resist wear and damage over the long haul. We partnered with one of the best mil-spec firearms anodizers in the world and spared little expense to build a great, durable lightweight 1911 frame.

Recently we noticed a trend-serious operators were ordering more lightweight 5” guns than ever before. They wanted the reliability and sight radius of the 5” gun without the back straining effects of the steel frame. Belts carry a lot more stuff than they used to since the advent of cell phones and other essential gear.

The Ultralight Carry is our latest “package” gun to meet the needs of the person who carries a 5” gun, 24-7. We were able to shave six ounces off of a steel gun without sacrificing accuracy, reliability or durability.

We then added all of the latest cosmetic features and blended them with some of our newest parts, geared towards concealment pistols.

Ultralight Carry- .45acp
Barrel length- 5” Stainless match grade barrel & bushing, flush cut and crowned.
Weight- 32.8 oz empty
Sights- Tactical Combat Pyramid, U notch rear sight with 40 LPI Serrations
Improved ramp front sight with white outline tritium insert..
Rounded Butt
Countersunk Slide Stop
Wilson Carry cuts/ Ball Endmill Cuts
Full Size Aluminum Frame
30 LPI High Cut Checkered Frontstrap
Concealment bullet proof thumb safety
Concealment Hammer and grip safety
3 ½# - 3 ¾# crisp trigger pull with medium length solid pad
Heavy machine chamfer on bottom of slide
30 LPI slide top serrations
40 LPI serrated rear of slide and extractor

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How does the Wilson comapare with an S&W Scandium frame. I have seen the Scandiun take some real rough use a lot of hot ammo used over extended periods.
Is your alloy up to the Scandium level ?
 
FWO,
Regarding 1911 frames, its our experience that the durability of the frame is more related to the geometry and machining of the frame, more so than the alloy used. That being said, we use 7075 T6 alloy, the same as mil spec M16/M4 recievers. Good material, and correct thickness and geometry, especially in the area that is the junction of the dustcover/frame, is the key to a long life 1911 frame of any material. This is where the recoil forces are transferred from the slide to the frame.

We have great confidence in our lightweight frames. We have not had any WC lightweight frames, that we manufactured, returned for cracks or wear issues. Buy with confidence, if you have any problems with any of our frames, lightweight, carbon or stainless steel, we will take care of it;)
 
Will it be certified for CA.? I'd sure like to see a melt job done on it for CC, looks like some sharp corners- is that a possibility?

Longtime CQB owner- and very satisfied customer.
 
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