1911 build - The Firearms Forum

fluffie · 05-03-2012, 05:24 PM

Anyone ever built a 1911 from the ground up been tossing the idea around but wanted to get the openion of others was it worth the envestment or should I just buy one. When money permits

H-D · 05-03-2012, 06:01 PM

Built one working on another, I love it but its a lot of work and you will not save any money

Alpo · 05-03-2012, 06:20 PM

Built one years ago. AMT Hardballer frame with a GI parts kit. 50 dollar frame with a 60 dollar kit got me into a 250 dollar gun for 110.

I don't think GI parts kits exist any more. Don't know how much it would cost to do one, nowadays, but would probably be expensive.

On the plus side, I completely and totally understand 1911s.

fluffie · 05-03-2012, 06:40 PM

Thinks for the input I looked at a few a couple years ago but ended up buying a s&w 4506 instade but the urge is back ill do some reading and go from their I no I don't have the funds right now just testing the water

Double D · 05-03-2012, 07:12 PM

I have taken them down and put them back together but never built one from scratch. I just keep buying them.

JLA · 05-03-2012, 07:16 PM

built the green machine 2 years ago.

Here it is with a Norinco TT-33 copy I refinished with the leftover OD.

05-03-2012, 05:24 PM	#1
fluffie Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 30	1911 build Anyone ever built a 1911 from the ground up been tossing the idea around but wanted to get the openion of others was it worth the envestment or should I just buy one. When money permits -->

05-03-2012, 06:01 PM	#2
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: 1911 build Built one working on another, I love it but its a lot of work and you will not save any money __________________ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Revelation 19:11

05-03-2012, 06:20 PM	#3
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,772	Re: 1911 build Built one years ago. AMT Hardballer frame with a GI parts kit. 50 dollar frame with a 60 dollar kit got me into a 250 dollar gun for 110. I don't think GI parts kits exist any more. Don't know how much it would cost to do one, nowadays, but would probably be expensive. On the plus side, I completely and totally understand 1911s. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

05-03-2012, 06:40 PM	#4
fluffie Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 30	Re: 1911 build Thinks for the input I looked at a few a couple years ago but ended up buying a s&w 4506 instade but the urge is back ill do some reading and go from their I no I don't have the funds right now just testing the water

05-03-2012, 07:12 PM	#5
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,253	Re: 1911 build I have taken them down and put them back together but never built one from scratch. I just keep buying them. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

05-03-2012, 07:16 PM	#6
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: 1911 build built the green machine 2 years ago. Here it is with a Norinco TT-33 copy I refinished with the leftover OD. Attached Images __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!