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Building a 1911
Posted on 10/29/15 at 1:06 pm
Posted on 10/29/15 at 1:06 pm
I just finished my AR and thinking I want to do a 1911 next. Has anyone built one up from a stripped frame? I know it's more tedious as parts need to be fitted, I'm ok with that.
Just looking for thoughts and suggestions. I'm unsure if I want to do an 80% frame or get a complete one to start with.
Also looking at the cost, it appears that I can buy a Springfield 1911 for probably about the same price. That has me questioning if it's worth the work or not, but I do enjoy things like this.
Just looking for thoughts and suggestions. I'm unsure if I want to do an 80% frame or get a complete one to start with.
Also looking at the cost, it appears that I can buy a Springfield 1911 for probably about the same price. That has me questioning if it's worth the work or not, but I do enjoy things like this.
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Posted on 10/29/15 at 1:21 pm to Austin Cajun
If you enjoy it, why the heck not? I think it is a good idea but I will say it is nothing like putting together an AR. You have to file down some parts to get best fitment of parts. File too much and the gun will be loose. File too little and it will be too tight. Just do periodic checks as you work on it. If it is tight, shooting and breaking in will help. Always better to have a tight one than a loose one (sounded less dirty in my head) 
This post was edited on 10/29/15 at 1:24 pm
Posted on 10/29/15 at 2:39 pm to ChatRabbit77
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Always better to have a tight one than a loose one
Ain't that the truth
Posted on 10/29/15 at 2:54 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
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quote:
Always better to have a tight one than a loose one
Ain't that the truth
First thing I thought as well
Posted on 10/29/15 at 11:05 pm to upgrayedd
The looser they are... The more of a beating they can take.
Just saying.
I've been wanting to build off of a norinco for ages.
Just saying.
I've been wanting to build off of a norinco for ages.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 6:22 am to Austin Cajun
Take your time and don't rush it. Get the right files and machinist die and it is easy; it just takes patience and time. I always have one in the works but often will sit it down for months at a time in the middle of a build. Don't go into it thinking it is anything like an AR assembly where it can be done in a few hours. Building a 1911 actually takes a little talent and a lot of understanding of how the parts work in conjunction with each other. Whatever you do, don't lose patience and go dremel tooling to speed up. It gets expensive when you take too much metal off. Also, do not worry about finish until everything is fit and working properly.
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Posted on 10/30/15 at 6:24 am to Austin Cajun
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This post was edited on 10/30/15 at 6:25 am
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:47 am to ChatRabbit77
quote:For accuracy, yes.
Always better to have a tight one than a loose one
For reliability, it's generally just the opposite.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 10:34 am to dawg23
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For accuracy, yes.
For reliability, it's generally just the opposite.
I think this used to be the case. There are some phenomenal 1911's that are just as accurate as they are reliable and have a tight fit (Les Baer, Dan Wesson, Nighthawk).
Posted on 10/30/15 at 1:42 pm to Austin Cajun
Man, this sounds like an awesome project. I wish i had the time or patience to build something like a 1911. If you do decide to build it, please take progress pics, and post when it is complete. I want to see how it comes out, and what finishes you choose to put on it.
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