Recent content by Endoguy

I got the block in, but have been to busy to re-measure the barrel and alise and start fitting. My MA quit, and I am hiring and needing to train another. But when I finish, I will report back; having the proper quality tools and gages helps with confidence.

I ordered the Brownell’s barrel fitting block because the KART block allowed a lot of barrel movement in the slide.

Thanks for the warm welcome

Yes, I purchased the fitting bushing, lug file, barrel foot jig to index the barrel properly while fitting the hood. And the 0.003 feeler gauge for the sides of the hood. I just don't know where to find a 0.001 feeler gauge... The instructions just say to shorten it until the hood doesn't drag...

I was worried about my filing skills and getting everything straight on the hood. The seating of the lugs is straightforward, and once I get it, to lock up and sit equally down on the lower lugs. Everything else is straightforward, 0.003 clearance on the sides and 0.001 at the back of the hood...

I was worried about my filing skills and getting everything straight on the hood. The seating of the lugs is straightforward, and once I get it, to lock up and sit equally down on the lower lugs. Everything else is straightforward, 0.003 clearance on the sides and 0.001 at the back of the hood...

Hello: Long time 1911 user, But have never fit a KART barrel and am somewhat nervous about doing this unsupervised...I want to do it and have read the instructions and understand them, Even bought the APEX 1911 JIG and File along with the KART fitting kit. Still a bit nervous about starting and...

Hi: I am a long time 1911 user and am new to this site. I have a Custom 1911 and a Ronin