First 1911

[Wildcat]

Well, we finally got it put together to put some rounds down range! Once it's broken in a bit I will be changing out the mainspring housing with a magwell version and adding some Novak adjustable rear sights. It's built on a caspian frame with a sti slide.

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And the lower half will be sent out for hard chrome.

 

[twss]

Awesome. Did you fit everything yourself? I would love to start tinkering with pistols like that.

 

[Wildcat]

I would love to take all the credit, but a friend of mine helped hand fit everything. He is an ex-military armorer and has built 100s of 1911. My job involved the manual labor with him looking over my shoulder making sure I didn't screw anything up. He handled all the final fitting and trigger work.

 

[poopgiggle]

Hell of a first 1911.

Well done.

 

[twss]

You're lucky to have such a friend.

 

[jtischauser]

Nice piece!

 

[dennishoddy]

Very nice 1911!

 

[WillR]

Very cool you got to build your own gun. And good looking. Make sure to post after the chrome.

 

[CROWS 0311]

Impressive! Love the 1911 look. I'm looking into my first this coming year once I finish another project. Any recommendations or advice?