I have a friend that loves the way the stocked 1911s look, however he is an amazing woodworker and wants to craft his own. Does anyone know of a company that sells the mainspring housing and shoulder stock adaptors with out a stock already on them? I can find entire stocks and the mainspring...

FS: Very nice set of striped Macassar Ebony 1911 grips by Craig Spegel. Checkered double diamond pattern, full size, non ambi, beveled bottoms, standard thickness. Signed on the back, like new condition. These would have to qualify for at least "BTS" (better than standard) on Spegels tiered...

As I was going through the long guns, cleaning & oiling, it reminded me again of the beautiful wood used in stocks during the 50's and 60's (and really in the 70's for the most part). I must admit, I love a wood stock on a long gun. Sure, synthetic is practical and usually lighter. I can take...