I am building a .45 (a little of this and a little of that) - The Firearms Forum

frosty · 01-04-2004, 08:27 PM

I have been collecting the pieces from gun shows and what little I had here at the home stead.

Here is what I have so far......

frosty · 01-04-2004, 08:29 PM

This is the only marking on the slide.....

frosty · 01-04-2004, 08:33 PM

The markings on the barrel are as follows, in the picture that is the right side of the barrel. On the left are the markings of M and P. On the top are the markings of 45 AUTO 7791193 and next to this on the top is a "86".

01-04-2004, 08:34 PM

Keep us updated. It will be interesting to see how it shoots and what the final price is.

frosty · 01-04-2004, 08:57 PM

slide was $85
barrel was $40 included pin and link
All the guts that go into the frame total was $154

I need a frame.
I have looked at Essex, they look o.k..

If i could find one (frame) that is a military contract replacement ( surplus ) that would be nice. I think that is what the slide is and the barrel too.
If someone could tell me if I am headed in the right direction let me know.

The barrel does need some polishing. Please suggest what to do guys.
Here is a picture.......

stash247 · 01-05-2004, 12:20 AM

It'sa start. When you get a frame, we need to turn that "grin" on the barrel into a great big matching "smile", so it will feed the short stuff.
Then, put the fire control parts(Hammer, sear) in a good and accurate Power Jig, and really introduce them to one another.
Then, that "Exit" door, on the slide, needs to get longer and deeper.
At this point, the slide needs to be mounted, fitted, and sighted to the load that shoots best, or the one you like best, whereupon, you have a GUN.
500 Rounds, down the road, we will KNOW that we got it right.
Hope this helps, IM me if you need help.

Xracer · 01-05-2004, 08:32 AM

Now all you need is a good frame......and Essex is a good choice. That's what I used on mine.

DON'T attempt to polish the feed ramp area on the barrel until you get a frame.

When you get the frame, attach the link pin to the barrel and frame and clamp them both into the battery position. Then, veeeeeery carefully , polish and blend them both at the same time.

Take only enough metal off the barrel feed ramp to polish it.....and don't change the angle (otherwise you take support away from the bottom of the cartridge)!

Then........carefully polish the feed ramp of the frame until you have a smooth continuous feed right into the chamber.

If you're going to use the Dremel, use a very fine grit polish.....and work very, very slowly and carefully. Remember, you can always take more metal off......but you can't add it back on.

Good Luck, & Have Fun!

gpostal · 01-05-2004, 01:14 PM

good deal frosty ,now a frame and a bit of patience you have your personal firearm

now keep us updated ,even if you make a mistake or two ,i know i probably would make a mistake or three

i would go with the essex also

Shooter45 · 01-05-2004, 02:07 PM

Looks like a military slide and barrel.

I would use an Essex frame on this one also.

01-04-2004, 08:27 PM	#1
frosty V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 374	I am building a .45 (a little of this and a little of that) I have been collecting the pieces from gun shows and what little I had here at the home stead. Here is what I have so far...... Attached Images __________________ BEER POCKET BOOK ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS -->

01-04-2004, 08:29 PM	#2
frosty V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 374	This is the only marking on the slide..... Attached Images __________________ BEER POCKET BOOK ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS

01-04-2004, 08:33 PM	#3
frosty V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 374	The markings on the barrel are as follows, in the picture that is the right side of the barrel. On the left are the markings of M and P. On the top are the markings of 45 AUTO 7791193 and next to this on the top is a "86". Attached Images __________________ BEER POCKET BOOK ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS

01-04-2004, 08:57 PM	#5
frosty V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 374	slide was $85 barrel was $40 included pin and link All the guts that go into the frame total was $154 I need a frame. I have looked at Essex, they look o.k.. If i could find one (frame) that is a military contract replacement ( surplus ) that would be nice. I think that is what the slide is and the barrel too. If someone could tell me if I am headed in the right direction let me know. The barrel does need some polishing. Please suggest what to do guys. Here is a picture....... Attached Images __________________ BEER POCKET BOOK ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS

01-05-2004, 12:20 AM	#6
stash247 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,815	It'sa start. When you get a frame, we need to turn that "grin" on the barrel into a great big matching "smile", so it will feed the short stuff. Then, put the fire control parts(Hammer, sear) in a good and accurate Power Jig, and really introduce them to one another. Then, that "Exit" door, on the slide, needs to get longer and deeper. At this point, the slide needs to be mounted, fitted, and sighted to the load that shoots best, or the one you like best, whereupon, you have a GUN. 500 Rounds, down the road, we will KNOW that we got it right. Hope this helps, IM me if you need help. __________________ Don't start no s**t and there won't be none, Terry

01-04-2004, 08:34 PM	#4
warpig Adnanced Senior Member Posts: n/a	Keep us updated. It will be interesting to see how it shoots and what the final price is.

01-05-2004, 08:32 AM	#7
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Now all you need is a good frame......and Essex is a good choice. That's what I used on mine. DON'T attempt to polish the feed ramp area on the barrel until you get a frame. When you get the frame, attach the link pin to the barrel and frame and clamp them both into the battery position. Then, veeeeeery carefully , polish and blend them both at the same time. Take only enough metal off the barrel feed ramp to polish it.....and don't change the angle (otherwise you take support away from the bottom of the cartridge)! Then........carefully polish the feed ramp of the frame until you have a smooth continuous feed right into the chamber. If you're going to use the Dremel, use a very fine grit polish.....and work very, very slowly and carefully. Remember, you can always take more metal off......but you can't add it back on. Good Luck, & Have Fun!

01-05-2004, 01:14 PM	#8
gpostal Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,552	good deal frosty ,now a frame and a bit of patience you have your personal firearm now keep us updated ,even if you make a mistake or two ,i know i probably would make a mistake or three i would go with the essex also

01-05-2004, 02:07 PM	#9
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,753	Looks like a military slide and barrel. I would use an Essex frame on this one also.