Building a 1911

[Gordie]

I am in the process of building a 1911 I am going to use a Caspian slide system and Frame. I am going to go with the government model.This will be a slow build as I'm not in a big hurry to get it done.

Have any of you guys built your own 1911 or have a custom one that you would like to share what parts you have used and the likes and dislikes of them?

Thanks

[toughguy]

I have no advise to give but I would be interested to watch the process if you'd be willing to post pictures as you built it.

[picksbigwagon]

My 1911 is a factory Taurus model, the only thing I don't like about the gun is the ambidexterous safety. It severly limits the kinds of aftermaket grips I can apply to the gun with out my modifying the grips to accomodate for the safety....

[Tator2k]

I've built a number of 1911s. I've started with Caspian frame/slide combo or Foster forgings. Most of my parts were ordered from Wilson Combat, Cylinder & Slide or Brownells. I use all Wollf spring kits to help turn the final gun to the ammo I like.

I like extended magwell, full length glide rod, I've used one and two piece. Depending on slide cuts high-rise beaver tail. Best barrels on the market are from Ed Brown. I've used many sights including the Caspian diamond peep rear.

[Gordie]

I've built a number of 1911s. I've started with Caspian frame/slide combo or Foster forgings. Most of my parts were ordered from Wilson Combat, Cylinder & Slide or Brownells. I use all Wollf spring kits to help turn the final gun to the ammo I like.

I like extended magwell, full length glide rod, I've used one and two piece. Depending on slide cuts high-rise beaver tail. Best barrels on the market are from Ed Brown. I've used many sights including the Caspian diamond peep rear.

Thanks guys and Tator this is what I am looking for. My slide rail is not cut for sights so i will most likely try and cut of the Bo-mar style sights

[Tator2k]

Bo-mars are nice. the Caspian are based on those with the options for a fiber-optic front and various upgrades for the rear. Also based on preference, you can look at extended slide release and thumb safety.

What type of cuts are on your slide?

Lowering the beveling the ejection port is always good.

Get a good extended ejector for your frame.

There are options for the extractor, either 1 piece or upgraded 3 piece.

Trigger with adjustment screw.

[Gordie]

My rail is not cut for sites so it up to me as what I will go with. I got this rail at a really great price so that is why I picked it up. anothers guy misfortune I guess I will probally go with the upgraded 3 piece extractor and a trigger adjustment screw will be a must but I can incorperate that myself if need be .

This is going to be a project gun so I have time to research what I want and this is helping tons.

[Tator2k]

checkout the 1911forum. Lots of info and help. Tons of other folks projects to look at and compare.

[HNTNBUX]

With my skills I would just order one from a custom gun builder. I have seen some very nice competition guns made locally. Reliability is key for carry or competitive shooting.