Posted: 1/8/2010 9:10:54 PM EDT
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Hi all, I am wanting to take on building my own 1911. I have found a lot of the parts to build a full size but I am really wanting to build a 3" for concealed carry. Does anyone know where I could find a bare frame to build a 3" on?
Thanks for any help TD |
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Hi all, I am wanting to take on building my own 1911. I have found a lot of the parts to build a full size but I am really wanting to build a 3" for concealed carry. Does anyone know where I could find a bare frame to build a 3" on? Thanks for any help TD I understand what you want to do, but my recommendation would be to build a 4/4.25 or full size 1911. Compact 1911s tend to be more finicky in nature (smaller recoil spring, lack of barrel bushing). If it's a gun you want to trust your life in, I would get a 4 inch or greater. For the knowledge of 1911s I do have, I would never trust myself to build a gun that my life depends on. Fusion has nice kits that have the most important parts finished (frame/slide, bushing, barrel and link). Kits cost around 500-700. You will need some small tools and stones to finish the build. Just my 2 cents. |
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Hi all, I am wanting to take on building my own 1911. I have found a lot of the parts to build a full size but I am really wanting to build a 3" for concealed carry. Does anyone know where I could find a bare frame to build a 3" on? Thanks for any help TD I understand what you want to do, but my recommendation would be to build a 4/4.25 or full size 1911. Compact 1911s tend to be more finicky in nature (smaller recoil spring, lack of barrel bushing). If it's a gun you want to trust your life in, I would get a 4 inch or greater. For the knowledge of 1911s I do have, I would never trust myself to build a gun that my life depends on. Fusion has nice kits that have the most important parts finished (frame/slide, bushing, barrel and link). Kits cost around 500-700. You will need some small tools and stones to finish the build. Just my 2 cents. That sounds great! Does anyone have a link to the the site? After reading Gaspian's thread on his build I should take some baby steps! But I would still like to try building my own. Thanks again, TD ETA: Found the site, looks good. Has anyone built one of these? This would be the very first 1911 that I have personally ever owned, if it helps, I just really enjoyed building my CMMG 16" lightweight AR and want to try a pistol. TD |
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Another idea would be to buy a Colt Commander on the EE (search and you might get one for $650) and then start from there. You can learn to install / build a 1911 just by replacing parts on an existing gun.
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Another idea would be to buy a Colt Commander on the EE (search and you might get one for $650) and then start from there. You can learn to install / build a 1911 just by replacing parts on an existing gun. Fusion Firearms That was another idea that I had. I really need some guideance from the 1911 hive mind.... for a 1911 newb 
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When it comes to frames, Caspian is your friend.
Though, for a first time project, I would recommend starting with a 5" gun. At the very minimum a 4 1/4" Commander style. You could build a Commander style with a 4 1/4" slide on a compact frame. That is my goal, though I may use a 4" slide and barrel which I already have. In fact, if I bought a compact frame, that would free up a frame for my next project. Hmmmm! |