Homemade 5.1 Hi-capa Stand

[turok_t]

Hello fellow airsofters, after getting my new TM 5.1 hi-capa, i decided to use plexiglass to make a supporting base for it. It only took me 3hrs and it turned out awesome. Take a look at some of the pics and tell me what you think! Im opened for suggestions, advice, comments. Thanks.

[Soulfly]

I hate that LAME Beavertail safety..

If not for that, The gun would be Awesome.

[Twin#1[Op-for]]

Nice, but is it well secured? It looks like a little bump could put the pistol on its side

[Styrak]

Originally Posted by Soulfly

I hate that LAME Beavertail safety..

If not for that, The gun would be Awesome.

So you don't like any Hicapas or 1911's?
Cause they all have that.

Also, it's an alright stand, nothing fancy.

[Amos]

I prefer the stands made out of mags.... but I'm not big on putting my guns on display.

[ThunderCactus]

Personally I like to use the guns I buy lol
Nice stand though, a little rough on the edges but hardly noticeable in pics.

You can buy OTHER safeties, your not stuck with the beavertail lol
And personally I love the stock 1911 beavertail safety and hammer. Wish I could get that hammer for my MEU

[turok_t]

Its secure.. I would of used thicker plexiglass if i found some. I used cyanoacrylate glue so the two pieces are really stuck... didnt want to order one online and have to pay for shipping so i thought i just make one from scratch

[Gunny_McSmith]

you could have bent a one piece of plexiglass... would look nicer...

they're couple of videos on youtube that show you how to ''bent plastic''....

[RaisinBran]

Originally Posted by Palucol

you could have bent a one piece of plexiglass... would look nicer...

they're couple of videos on youtube that show you how to ''bent plastic''....

It's really easy, just need a heat gun, gloves and something to bend the plastic over.

[ILLusion]

Originally Posted by ThunderCactus

And personally I love the stock 1911 beavertail safety and hammer. Wish I could get that hammer for my MEU

ILLusion Kinetics has such a hammer... it's a complete set. You'd have to swap the MEU's beavertail, though. Some modifications may also be required to the rear tang of your receiver in order to install an M1911A1 beavertail.