Posted: 2/2/2005 5:50:21 PM EDT
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Alright guys, I am thinking about building a 1911, and figured I'd ask the hive mind where I can get a decent 1911 frame for under $130. (I looked at Caspian, and while nice, they would blow my budget.) I am looking at building it up over several months, as time and $$$ allow. And how hard is it to build a 1911? I have built a couple of AR's, and figure a .45 wouldn't be too much more difficult. Or are those famous last words? |
sarco sells quite a few stripped frames, their Essex frames are supposed to be "drop-in" for USGI 1911 parts. They are around that price range.  |
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AGI has a video that is very informative. I have it and there is a lot of useful information in it. Gene Shuey has done work for me also. He is a great guy and very knowledgable. My 1911 he rebarreled works great. ultimate 1911 You're on your own for a frame though. 
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I bought a slide from Essex Arms If the frame is anything like the slide I would suggest them for your frame. Check out some of the following links for 1911 building. Between the links and a parts diagram of the 1911 I was able to build my first 1911 from scratch, and I had never seen the inside of one.....and it worked href=Roderus Custom Blindhogg Graham Cracker |
| Just in case you are not aware, 1911forum.com is a great resource for 1911 info. |