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Posted: 1/29/2010 8:30:22 PM EDT

[#1]

Damn nice looking 1911. You got to be feeling good about doing all that work yourself.

Posted: 1/30/2010 6:00:15 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:

Damn nice looking 1911. You got to be feeling good about doing all that work yourself.

there is a sense of accomplishment and pride in craftsmanship despite having no smithing tools, its a good feeling!

Thanks!

eta: wow just noticed this is now tacked!

Posted: 2/5/2010 3:58:02 PM EDT

[#3]

Awesomest thread EVAR!

I've been thinking about doing a build that would eventually serve as a CCW pistol. I was thinking of doing a Commander or Officer in 9mm......

Gonna have got get in gear and do it now that I know it can be done by a dremel jockey

Posted: 2/24/2010 1:14:51 PM EDT

[#4]

What's going on with the pics not working?

Posted: 2/25/2010 10:11:45 AM EDT

[#5]

Pictures still aren't working. Hopefully they will soon, so i can get a look at this thing.

Posted: 3/1/2010 8:56:17 PM EDT

[#6]

Gaspain, can you re-upload the pics? Would really like to see them.

Posted: 3/1/2010 10:02:24 PM EDT

[#7]

sorry about the technical difficulties with the arfcom media server. I can re-up them, but it will take some time to change them over to a place like photobucket. As there is about 120+ pics.

Posted: 3/2/2010 8:31:41 PM EDT

[#8]

I think Its broke cuz I downgraded my membership and lost the media server. So, I wont be able to re-up them until this weekend. Sorry, be patient.

Posted: 3/7/2010 4:48:13 PM EDT

[#9]

+1 on the pics

I'm really interested to see pics of the build.

Posted: 3/10/2010 5:25:09 PM EDT

[#10]

I came very late to this thread. Appreciate the write up, but I can't see any of the pictures. All I get is ARFCOM logo on black screen.

Any help? Is it me and my computer settings?

Thanks.

Posted: 3/10/2010 10:24:37 PM EDT

[#11]

pics fixed!

Posted: 3/12/2010 1:45:34 AM EDT

[#12]

That is one beautiful pistol. I appreciate you taking the time to fix the photos.

Vino

Posted: 3/15/2010 10:18:22 AM EDT

[#13]

Very nice!! You've got to be very proud of your work.

Thanks for re-upping the pics.

Posted: 3/16/2010 1:48:06 AM EDT

[#14]

im fixin to build my first one. i had a friend show me some stuff. but you did an EXCELLENT job! this will be a very good forum to keep an eye on for my build. i want to make a ss one.

Posted: 4/4/2010 12:13:22 PM EDT

[#15]

Reason for the radius in the firing pin hole?

Posted: 4/4/2010 2:15:36 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:

Reason for the radius in the firing pin hole?

For reliability and safety. If that edge is sharp, it can cut into a primer when the round loads.

Posted: 4/4/2010 4:09:48 PM EDT

[#17]

Makes sense.

Great job by the way, and thanks for taking the time to make this thread.

I would like to tackle one of these for myself, one day.

Posted: 5/27/2010 11:30:34 PM EDT

[#18]

I like the DIY style of this build. I just purchased a recon government frame from Fosters (50% off). Thanks for the write up.

Posted: 5/31/2010 2:53:01 AM EDT

[#19]

awesome job!

Posted: 8/7/2010 7:24:34 PM EDT

[#20]

Just went through and reread this thread. Awesome job. I would like to try building one someday.

Posted: 8/31/2010 4:23:58 PM EDT

[#21]

This thread is inspirational. Thanks.

Posted: 8/31/2010 5:23:36 PM EDT

[#22]

Really enjoyed reading all 11 pages of this thread. Great job OP!

Posted: 9/1/2010 6:09:58 PM EDT

[#23]

Great Thread, Thanks!

Posted: 9/8/2010 12:09:57 PM EDT

[#24]

Gaspain - not going to jack your thread, but yours inspired me to finally dig out my parts kits and start my twin MEUSOC build.
Atwell Tactical MOS2111 MEUSOC build

Posted: 9/8/2010 1:25:43 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:

Gaspain - not going to jack your thread, but yours inspired me to finally dig out my parts kits and start my twin MEUSOC build.

Atwell Tactical MOS2111 MEUSOC build

EXCELLENT

I was about to start raisin hell because I haven't seen any pistols being made, now I can rest calmly.

Oh, and I took mine out and shot a mag, 25 yards...all holes in a 3" pattern. Shot damn nice.

Posted: 9/8/2010 11:22:05 PM EDT

[#26]

This was AWESOME and great job! I plan on building 2 1911's and giving them to my boys when they are older. I got some cool ideas for engraving the slides too

Posted: 9/29/2010 11:55:43 AM EDT

[#27]

Gaspain -
Moving right along in my builds - only 1-2 minor problems so far.
Atwell Tactical/MOS2111 Dual Meusoc build

Posted: 9/29/2010 10:08:49 PM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:

Gaspain -

Moving right along in my builds - only 1-2 minor problems so far.

Atwell Tactical/MOS2111 Dual Meusoc build

get a Brown beavertail, they fit better

Posted: 9/29/2010 10:55:08 PM EDT

[#29]

yup, called and talked to someone at brownells - turns out a caspain fits a caspian - who would have thunk it.

Posted: 9/29/2010 11:12:33 PM EDT

[#30]

but the Brown has a higher "ride", better for recoil and pointing

Posted: 10/2/2010 11:53:18 AM EDT

[#31]

MOS21111, FYI - when I click on your link, a database error pops up.

Quoted:

Gaspain -

Moving right along in my builds - only 1-2 minor problems so far.

Atwell Tactical/MOS2111 Dual Meusoc build

Posted: 10/3/2010 6:53:55 PM EDT

[#32]

What mainspring housing did you use for this build? I like the lanyard loop mainspring housing concept.

Posted: 10/3/2010 10:10:32 PM EDT

[#33]

Quoted:

What mainspring housing did you use for this build? I like the lanyard loop mainspring housing concept.

page 1, Nighthawk

Posted: 10/4/2010 9:32:00 PM EDT

[#34]

Thanks Gaspain.

Just what I was looking for to add to my new S&W Railed 1911

Posted: 12/28/2010 6:52:39 PM EDT

[#35]

gaspain
Just wanted to let you know you inspired me.

Thanks

Posted: 12/28/2010 7:00:20 PM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:
gaspain
Just wanted to let you know you inspired me.

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/rgvwheeler/97fb2666.jpg
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/rgvwheeler/465178f5.jpg
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/rgvwheeler/72410d1a.jpg

Thanks

specs, man, specs.

Posted: 12/28/2010 7:56:43 PM EDT

[#37]

Quoted:

gaspain

Just wanted to let you know you inspired me.

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/rgvwheeler/97fb2666.jpg

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/rgvwheeler/465178f5.jpg

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/rgvwheeler/72410d1a.jpg

Thanks

looks great!

Posted: 12/28/2010 8:15:44 PM EDT

[#38]

Quoted:

Quoted:
gaspain
Just wanted to let you know you inspired me.

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/rgvwheeler/97fb2666.jpg
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/rgvwheeler/465178f5.jpg
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/rgvwheeler/72410d1a.jpg

Thanks

specs, man, specs.

Well Where to begin
Caspian recon frame and Novak/Bomar cut slide, Kart NM barreland bushing, Ed Brown grip safety, ed brown trigger parts, vz grips, caspian sights. I raised the grip about as much as I felt comfortable with.

I fit the grip safety to the frame which was not cut yet using the brown jig, fit the Kart ez fit barrel, which btw is very easy to fit, fit the slide to frame and lapped (smooth as glass), contoured and polished the feed ramp, recessed the slide pin hole on the right side, dehorned the entire frame and slide which suprisingly had a lot of horns, beveled the bottom edge of slide, radiased the mag well.

Home parkerized using the AA battery method(chich works really well), duracoated black
This is absolutley the frist 1911 I have built or even modified for that matter, or even done anything to, I just jumped in head first. I have shot it just to function test it but I have not shot it for accuracy yet.

Posted: 12/31/2010 6:14:51 PM EDT

[#39]

range report. I went to the range today and shot the new pistola. Shot really, it will definatly shoot better than I can. The flyer in the picture was my fault. Trigger pull is around 4 pounds , but very crisp and clean. 15 yards supported, 10 rounds. Overall I was very impressed with the accuracy and the function. I had no problems with extraction or feeding, really ran great. The best thing...I had two people come up to me and ask who built my 1911, with a big grin on my face I said "I did".

Posted: 12/31/2010 6:21:02 PM EDT

[#40]

Posted: 1/9/2011 12:20:08 AM EDT

[#41]

Really nice work.

Posted: 1/20/2011 11:26:54 PM EDT

[#42]

awsome

Posted: 1/23/2011 8:35:39 PM EDT

[#43]

you are my hero! I have a little more "smithing" tools ... but since caspian was running such a good deal if you ordered at shot show... I'm in for a build! :)

Posted: 1/24/2011 11:33:32 PM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:

Quoted:
What was your reason to not use night sights?

no reason, other than this is what I had on hand. And you cant DIY install Tritium with a brass punch

I've done it before. It's a bitch but it's definitely possible. Why do you say you can't?

Do you know of a good sight tool to use for novak sights?

BTW very nice build, very ingenious improvisations. The American Pistolsmiths Guild ought to recognize your hard work and attention to detail.

Posted: 2/22/2011 5:37:40 PM EDT

[#45]

In an effort to unclutter the top of the forum this and several others
are being untacked. however they've been toggled so as not to slip into
the archeive.

SGB

Posted: 2/24/2011 11:50:37 AM EDT

[#46]

Looks very nice Gaspains, I'm working on my build a bit at a time (like 6 months). Ordered a Double Star railed frame and most parts from Brownells with a Cylinder and Slide sear kit. For the slide I would like to use my old Michagian Armament Systems slide that is Metalified and MagnaPorted (that or my Colt .22LR conversion or a WWII Ithaca slide). Only 5 more months before I can tackle it again.

CD