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zarcher · 04-10-2008, 01:02 PM

I have an ar-15 and want a 1911 now.

I don't have the money to just go buy one, so I'm thinking about building it.
What kind of kits are out there for them?
Are they easier or harder than building an AR?
Does somebody have a complete parts list? I have looked at midway lost and don't understand everything that I need.

I'm looking to build a pistol to use in USPSA shooting.

Thank you in advance.

The Knight Of Light · 04-10-2008, 03:02 PM

These are not home build projects. If you are set on doing this kind of thing I suggest you get this book.

MidwayUSA - "The Colt .45 Automatic: A Shop Manual Volume 1" Book by Jerry Kuhnhausen
MidwayUSA - "The U.S. M1911/1911A1 Pistols: A Shop Manual Volume 2" Book by Jerry Kuhnhausen

The AGI 1911 dvd.
Amazon.com: Technical Manual & Armorer's Course Colt 1911 .45 Auto Applicablie to all manufactureers, models & calibers: Movies & TV

Patrick Sweeney's books are pretty darn good too.
Amazon.com: The Gun Digest Book of the 1911: A Complete Look at the Use, Care & Repair of the 1911 Pistol, Vol. 1: Patrick Sweeney: Books
Amazon.com: The Gun Digest Book of the 1911: A Complete Look at the Use, Care & Repair of the 1911 Pistol, Vol. 2: Patrick Sweeney: Books

I have built my own 1911 using a Para Alloy frame and essex slide.

I call her the Frankenpara.
She is ugly but she sure can shoot!

This was very hard and took me about a month to finish with simple hand tools and a Foredom flex shaft hand grinder.

ichy_trigger · 04-10-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The Knight Of Light

These are not home build projects. If you are set on doing this kind of thing I suggest you get this book.

MidwayUSA - "The Colt .45 Automatic: A Shop Manual Volume 1" Book by Jerry Kuhnhausen
MidwayUSA - "The U.S. M1911/1911A1 Pistols: A Shop Manual Volume 2" Book by Jerry Kuhnhausen

The AGI 1911 dvd.
Amazon.com: Technical Manual & Armorer's Course Colt 1911 .45 Auto Applicablie to all manufactureers, models & calibers: Movies & TV

Patrick Sweeney's books are pretty darn good too.
Amazon.com: The Gun Digest Book of the 1911: A Complete Look at the Use, Care & Repair of the 1911 Pistol, Vol. 1: Patrick Sweeney: Books
Amazon.com: The Gun Digest Book of the 1911: A Complete Look at the Use, Care & Repair of the 1911 Pistol, Vol. 2: Patrick Sweeney: Books

I have built my own 1911 using a Para Alloy frame and essex slide.

I call her the Frankenpara.
She is ugly but she sure can shoot!

This was very hard and took me about a month to finish with simple hand tools and a Foredom flex shaft hand grinder.

We need to take up a donation to buy you a pair of grip panels for that thing..lol

The Knight Of Light · 04-10-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ichy_trigger

We need to take up a donation to buy you a pair of grip panels for that thing..lol

There are no bushing holes left on it! I ground them all off. It has grip fillers installed and it feels just slightly fatter than a STI/SVI gun. I make 1in groups at 25yrds with match loaded ammo and it is FUGLY as FUGLY can get!!!

Buzzfuzz · 04-10-2008, 08:01 PM

I like it. I like the high capacity. I like everything you have done. Suggestion; go on line and buy a spray can of this grip Spray. It is to spray on walkways, or truck beds or ramps for wheelchairs. It is spray on, texture.... grip. Tape if a grip area.... spray it on... and it will look like a grip... and provide a good feel. I think it will improve the looks too? just a thought. But basically, i want to do the same build. High cap 45 1911 style. I shot a friend's llama 45 1911 and it was awesome. Some think the llama is garbage... simply not what I experienced. Thanks, Buzz

The Knight Of Light · 04-10-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzzfuzz

I like it. I like the high capacity. I like everything you have done. Suggestion; go on line and buy a spray can of this grip Spray. It is to spray on walkways, or truck beds or ramps for wheelchairs. It is spray on, texture.... grip. Tape if a grip area.... spray it on... and it will look like a grip... and provide a good feel. I think it will improve the looks too? just a thought. But basically, i want to do the same build. High cap 45 1911 style. I shot a friend's llama 45 1911 and it was awesome. Some think the llama is garbage... simply not what I experienced. Thanks, Buzz

I use grip tape because I have not had the grip fillers drilled and tapped for the screws that hold them on. I have used the bed liner paint before on my Glock that I did a grip shape job to. This gun takes magazines produced by a company called SPS in Spain that carry 20 rounds of 40SW. If anyone else thinks they can do this please read some of these books and learn about the 1911 system before you start buying parts.

**XDONBOARD** · 04-10-2008, 08:37 PM

I think it looks cool, sorry if youre going for ugly!

The Knight Of Light · 04-10-2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by XDONBOARD

I think it looks cool, sorry if youre going for ugly!

Well if you say so.

**powder river** · 04-10-2008, 10:12 PM

my advice is to not try to fit a barrel on your first 1911 build. you can always come back and fit a nice barrel later. The rest of the 1911 is pretty straight forward. Good luck and post Some pics.

The Knight Of Light · 04-11-2008, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by powder river

my advice is to not try to fit a barrel on your first 1911 build. you can always come back and fit a nice barrel later. The rest of the 1911 is pretty straight forward. Good luck and post Some pics.

Depends on the barrel.

The Kart easy fit barrel is widely used by hobby 1911 guys. I tried a "drop_in" Ed brown and it locks up very tight in my 45 upper for this gun.

04-10-2008, 01:02 PM	#1
zarcher XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 89	THE build.... I have an ar-15 and want a 1911 now. I don't have the money to just go buy one, so I'm thinking about building it. What kind of kits are out there for them? Are they easier or harder than building an AR? Does somebody have a complete parts list? I have looked at midway lost and don't understand everything that I need. I'm looking to build a pistol to use in USPSA shooting. Thank you in advance. __________________ "Don't criticize them; they are what we would be under the same circumstances"-- President Lincoln "Respect is earned not given"

04-10-2008, 03:02 PM	#2
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,424 Blog Entries: 12	These are not home build projects. If you are set on doing this kind of thing I suggest you get this book. MidwayUSA - "The Colt .45 Automatic: A Shop Manual Volume 1" Book by Jerry Kuhnhausen MidwayUSA - "The U.S. M1911/1911A1 Pistols: A Shop Manual Volume 2" Book by Jerry Kuhnhausen The AGI 1911 dvd. Amazon.com: Technical Manual & Armorer's Course Colt 1911 .45 Auto Applicablie to all manufactureers, models & calibers: Movies & TV Patrick Sweeney's books are pretty darn good too. Amazon.com: The Gun Digest Book of the 1911: A Complete Look at the Use, Care & Repair of the 1911 Pistol, Vol. 1: Patrick Sweeney: Books Amazon.com: The Gun Digest Book of the 1911: A Complete Look at the Use, Care & Repair of the 1911 Pistol, Vol. 2: Patrick Sweeney: Books I have built my own 1911 using a Para Alloy frame and essex slide. I call her the Frankenpara. She is ugly but she sure can shoot! This was very hard and took me about a month to finish with simple hand tools and a Foredom flex shaft hand grinder. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #A56661 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight Last edited by The Knight Of Light : 04-10-2008 at 03:05 PM.

04-10-2008, 08:01 PM	#5
Buzzfuzz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 186	Cool I like it. I like the high capacity. I like everything you have done. Suggestion; go on line and buy a spray can of this grip Spray. It is to spray on walkways, or truck beds or ramps for wheelchairs. It is spray on, texture.... grip. Tape if a grip area.... spray it on... and it will look like a grip... and provide a good feel. I think it will improve the looks too? just a thought. But basically, i want to do the same build. High cap 45 1911 style. I shot a friend's llama 45 1911 and it was awesome. Some think the llama is garbage... simply not what I experienced. Thanks, Buzz __________________ Buzz

04-10-2008, 08:37 PM	#7
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 3,367	I think it looks cool, sorry if youre going for ugly! __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

04-10-2008, 10:12 PM	#9
powder river XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 200	my advice is to not try to fit a barrel on your first 1911 build. you can always come back and fit a nice barrel later. The rest of the 1911 is pretty straight forward. Good luck and post Some pics. __________________ www.powderriverprecision.com Last edited by powder river : 04-10-2008 at 10:16 PM.

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