1911 build help

[PieterCoetzee]

Ive got an opportunity to pick up a virgin stripped frame thats calling me; but I dont have a clue. IF I make the leap, Im gonna need someone to put it together starting with the plunger tube and any fitting

Any suggestions?

 

[Anchorite]

Personally I wouldn’t build what I could buy off the shelf, but that’s just my philosophy.

There are so many flavors of the 1911 available today, what can’t you find that you’d like to have?

 

[PieterCoetzee]

Personally I wouldn’t build what I could buy off the shelf, but that’s just my philosophy.

There are so many flavors of the 1911 available today, what can’t you find that you’d like to have?

Yep thats what Im coming around to; but this is a Safari Arms frame, with the single finger groove. I dont typically like finger grooves but the Safari Arms always looked cool.

After talking to the gunsmith, who didnt recommend it either, I think Im gonna pass, especially after I started counting up the costs

For the uninformed the Safari Arms Enforcer was a Commander, "factory" chopped to 4" with a shortened grip AND the single finger groove. Note the position of the bottom grip screw. It took shortened full size grips. This was PRE Colt Officer Model

 

[shanneba]

What do you want it to have when complete?

You can spend many hours trying to figure out which part(s) you want to put in it
So many options for each part !!

There are several classes where you build a 1911
Clark Custom Guns- Known for accurate Bullseye pistols

1911 Gunsmithing/Build Classes | Clark Custom Guns

clarkcustomguns.com

Bob Marvel Class (Marvel 1911 / 22LR conversions were his design)
(looks like all classes are full already for this year)

Bob Marvel Gunsmith Class Schedule - Nelson Custom Guns

Legendary gunsmith, Bob Marvel, is offering personalized gunsmithing classes where you arrive to class with only parts (all of the parts are included in the class fee’s) and leave with a custom 1911 built by YOU (under Bob’s tutelage) as … Continue reading →

www.nelsoncustomguns.com

Gunsite academy

Advanced 1911 Build Course

Gunsite Academy, the Nation’s Premier Firearms Training Academy is pleased to host noted 1911 Pistol Smith Matt Gish for a week long 1911 Armorer Course.

www.gunsite.com

Jon Shue (Multiple time NRA National pistol champion)
He offers a class in North Carolina
His contact info on FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/blackmasscustom

Brownell's has videos on building 1911s and the tools you will need if you want to do it yourself

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Here are a few 1911 build articles.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Basics of a 1911 Build: Tips & Tricks

The building of a 1911 pistol is chock-full of detail work essential for a satisfactory outcome. Here is an overview of what to expect, with tips that should prove helpful.

www.shootingillustrated.com

An Official Journal Of The NRA | How to Build a 1911 Pistol

Shooting Illustrated's own Bob Boyd embarked on a two-year journey to build his own 1911. Now that it's finished, here is the whole process from start to finish.

www.shootingillustrated.com

So, You Want To Build A 1911?

Want to build a 1911? Here are some tips, tricks and advice for when it comes to getting started with your own custom 1911 build.

gundigest.com

Any general video-

 

[Grayfox]

It depends on what you intend to do with it. If you want a truly custom gun, go for it. But be aware that you can very quickly sink more money into it than just going out and buying what you want.
In all the years and all the 1911s I've owned, I've only built up a frame once and that was to permanently mount a .22 conversion unit on.

 

[PieterCoetzee]

I want a Commander for daily carry; but when I saw the frame, I thought it would be cool. As I started adding up the cost I was in the 2K range