I would like to try my hand at building a handgun.  What kits are available?

Several places carry 1911 parts minus the receiver.  I think Sarco is one.  Otherwise you can build an AR or AK pistol

you could build a glock style pistol using parts from lonewolfdist.com

As has been mentioned, Glocks and 1911s can be built.  You can get a CCF frame and slide or LoneWolf frame and slide and install Glock factory parts in it.  This wouldn't be too difficult.

You can build a 1911 as well, but that's a much more involved proposition.  ALL PARTS in a 1911 are hand fitted.  You'll need a few specialty tools and a lot of patience.  If done right, however, the end result will be nothing short of spectacular.

For free!

Building a 1911

Parts I to IV (Click at bottom of page to move on to next page)
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Articles Building A 1911 – Part VI
After several months of work, we're almost finished building our 1911, and now we'll begin fitting the Beavertail Grip Safety.



click to view  Articles Building A 1911 - Part V
If you have been following along it's time for part five, fitting the trigger, sear and hammer components. The first thing I do is closely examine each part, deburr all holes in the hammer and sear with a small counter sink bit.



click to view  Articles Building A 1911 - Part IV
This time we'll cover the installation of sights on your slide. There are a ton of options from fixed sights to adjustable ones out there.



click to view  Articles Building A 1911 - Part III
Well, now we're up to step 3 in our 1911 series, fitting a barrel and bushing to our project 1911. Let's get started!



click to view  Articles Building A 1911 - Part II
The last article covered the items you would need to build your 1911-type pistol.



click to view  Articles Building A 1911 - Part I
So, you have bought a 1911 frame and slide and you are going to build your own 1911 .45 automatic. Great, but now you are wondering which parts you will need and how to go about getting the pistol finished.