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Posted: 10/18/2004 9:44:33 PM EDT
Well after 4 hours I finally did what I always wanted to do. I built up a Mil-Spec 1911 to be exactly what I wanted. Tonight I fitted a magwell, beaver tail safety, new trigger, hammer, and sear. It all took about 4 hours using mostly hand tools. Here are the Specs
Springfield WWII Mil-Spec Greider Trigger Ed Brown grip screws Ed Brown Barstock Hammer Nowlin Ultra Match Sear Ed Brown Hammer Strut Smith and Alexander Mainspring Housing with Magwell Smith and Alexander Grip Safety Ed Brown Main Spring Ed Brown Firing pin and stop I plan on having the ejection port lowered and dovetails cut for Novak sights. I also need to blend the magwell into the frame. After that is all done I will refinish the gun with Satin Black GunKote.   
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Posted: 10/18/2004 9:52:11 PM EDT
[#1]
Very nice.
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Posted: 10/18/2004 9:55:40 PM EDT
[#2]
Damn sweet!
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Posted: 10/18/2004 10:02:46 PM EDT
[#3]
Thanks for the compliments guys.
Anyone know if you can get he Gunner grips setup for a magwell? Alumagrips would be nice too. |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 10:06:26 PM EDT
[#4]
Total cost?
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Posted: 10/18/2004 10:09:24 PM EDT
[#5]
Just order a set Flat Bottom Grips and if you want a serious look get Pin-Cover Grips. MT If you have questions shoot me an email. |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 10:11:08 PM EDT
[#6]
Right around $580 so far. I know some are going to say "why didnt you just buy the loaded model". The quality of the parts just isnt there on the loaded models. The loaded models are filled with MIM parts that I wont put my life on. |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 10:12:47 PM EDT
[#7]
Just sent you a PM |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 10:13:30 PM EDT
[#8]
Saaaay, thats a nice beaver tail installation!
Did you use the jig(220 radius)? I'll buy it from you if you dont plan on using it again! |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 10:13:35 PM EDT
[#9]
Looks good.
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Posted: 10/18/2004 10:15:11 PM EDT
[#10]
Yep, 220 jig. I plan on keeping the jig. You probably wouldnt want it anyways. Its pretty chewed up 
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Posted: 10/18/2004 10:15:18 PM EDT
[#11]
That`s the cost of everthing, including the gun?  How much did you get your GI Mil-Spec? And how much will it cost to get the dovetails cut for the new sights? |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 10:18:32 PM EDT
[#12]
tagged
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Posted: 10/18/2004 10:20:22 PM EDT
[#13]
Picked up the gun for $380. They can be found at Sportsmans Warehouse for $389. Dovetails will run around $100 |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 10:24:24 PM EDT
[#14]
Damn, can`t find a Mil-Spec around here for less than $480. Still might consider doing it though. How hard is it to fit the parts into the receiver? |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 10:24:29 PM EDT
[#15]
I forgot to add...It looks nice! Can you shoot us a pic from the back...showing the rear of the slide and frame fit?
MT |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 10:29:22 PM EDT
[#16]
There was a little fitting to do on just about everything but nothing to difficult. The hardest was the beaver tail. |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 10:30:54 PM EDT
[#17]
I will take some more pictures tomorrow in natural light. |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 10:34:04 PM EDT
[#18]
How is fitting done? Doesn`t it harm the finish? Why did you choose parts that require fitting over drop-in parts? |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 10:34:15 PM EDT
[#19]
Thanks ...did you get stressed when working on the beaver-tail...........
MT<biting tongue so not to sound nasty> |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 10:35:13 PM EDT
[#20]
Very nice.. but I like mine more.
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Posted: 10/18/2004 11:24:48 PM EDT
[#21]
Sweet! Nice work. 1911's rule for the do-it-yourselfer!
 Post more pics when shes all done! Dont forget about the handgun forum. ARFCOMS HANDGUN FORUM |
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Posted: 10/18/2004 11:39:12 PM EDT
[#22]
Just curious, but why the Smith and Alexander grip saftey over something like the Ed Brown Memory Groove? I've heard Springfield uses a .220" frame radius that makes the Ed Brown not meet up correctly, and I'm in the middle of a Springfield build of my own (commander length, caspian slide, wilson combat barrel).
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Posted: 10/18/2004 11:47:43 PM EDT
[#23]
Nice pics.
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Posted: 10/19/2004 1:52:57 AM EDT
[#24]
I did the same damn thing last week for a friend. Had a hard of a time with the beaver tail. Did it on the living room floor watching tv with a few files and several beers. The finish on those pistols is thick and hampered some fitting. All in all it was easy. Damn good job as my fit isn't quite as good as yours. Where'd you get the jig?
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Posted: 10/19/2004 5:24:00 AM EDT
[#25]
Something very similar ahead for myself.
'91 Colt M1991A1 and going to put: S&A magwell Wilson ambi Safety Wilson beavertail Wilson trigger STI sear Novak sights on it... |
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Posted: 10/19/2004 9:00:40 AM EDT
[#26]
Fitting is done little by little using fine cut files and stones. This does take off the finish. I used parts that need fitting because you end up with a much better fit. |
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Posted: 10/19/2004 9:03:03 AM EDT
[#27]
I know what you're saying. It does get a little nerve racking when you start to remove large amounts of metal from a firearm or $50 part. |
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Posted: 10/19/2004 9:06:21 AM EDT
[#28]
You are correct, only the S&A beaver tail with .220 radius properly fits. If you want to use a Ed Brown Memory groove safety it requires you to build up the tangs by welding. |
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Posted: 10/19/2004 12:58:07 PM EDT
[#29]
Good to know, Im only a couple of days away from ordering those parts, and I was going to go with the Ed Brown. Looks like I'm S&A, thanks! :] |
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Posted: 10/19/2004 12:59:41 PM EDT
[#30]
Very nice... I'd like to do something like that to a Stainless Milspec. I have a Parkerized Milspec, and want to keep it as milspec in appearance as possible, but wouldn't mind a nice barrel/bushing to accurize it a bit...
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Posted: 10/19/2004 2:24:38 PM EDT
[#31]
I going with the S&A too. Even though the Ed Brown needs the welding and shaping it looks schweet! I've seen a few pictures of them on the 1911 forums. |
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Posted: 10/19/2004 2:35:39 PM EDT
[#32]
I used the jig for mine and still had to go back and remove more and mor emetal. I thought I was doing something wrong after working at it with a file and lapping paste for about an hour! 
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Posted: 10/19/2004 4:49:55 PM EDT
[#33]
Yeah, I think the instructions said that it leaves 4 thousandths to much. Takes allot of patience. |
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Posted: 10/20/2004 6:09:36 PM EDT
[#34]
Well I had a chance last night to blend in the magwell and it looks excellent. I also hand fitted a Ed Brown Firing Pin Stop and Hardcore Firing Pin.
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Posted: 10/23/2004 2:57:14 PM EDT
[#35]
tag
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Posted: 10/23/2004 7:27:30 PM EDT
[#36]
You're it!
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Posted: 10/27/2004 10:18:41 PM EDT
[#37]
I got brave the last couple nights and lowered and flared the ejection port. I used a dremel tool and hand files. Turned out really well.
before  after  
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Posted: 10/27/2004 10:20:24 PM EDT
[#38]
tagged for future reference
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Posted: 10/27/2004 10:34:00 PM EDT
[#39]
 Nice work! |
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Posted: 10/27/2004 10:34:11 PM EDT
[#40]
Nice dremel work it looks factory!
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Posted: 10/27/2004 11:23:11 PM EDT
[#41]
Not quite sure how to take that
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Posted: 10/27/2004 11:36:44 PM EDT
[#42]
It looks like the gun came from the factory looking like that, like a machine did it. You have skill with the dremel. |
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Posted: 10/28/2004 5:16:39 AM EDT
[#43]
Thanks, I appreciat it. I was just giving you a hard time because everyone always talks crap about factory fit and finish
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Posted: 10/28/2004 7:47:58 AM EDT
[#44]
Very nice!
You receive the golden drimmel award!! |
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Posted: 10/28/2004 7:51:02 AM EDT
[#45]
NICE!
It still needs a good set of sights, though. (the one thing a bone-stock GI pistol in the 1940's needed.....) |
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Posted: 10/28/2004 10:06:09 PM EDT
[#46]
I plan on getting Novak Front and Rear sights. I just wish I had the equipment to cut the dovetails myself. |
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