Fitting a 1911 Barrel: Part 1

Sbardella Arms Inc builds custom 1911's in the USA! In this video, company founder Neil Sbardella shows how to fit an oversized 1911 barrel to the slide.
Order your custom 1911 here:
www.sbardella-arms.com

[@brianclark7862]

As a Master gunsmith, I am impressed with your video. Keep up the good work and continue to promote the profession. We need more professional gunsmith services available to the gun owner community. Thank you.

[@sbardellaarms8237]

Thank you for watching and your support!

[@diondecker9895]

It's nice to see someone using a file correctly.
Thanks for the video.

[@zjan4me]

Hey there! Fantastic videos. Perfect pace and leanth. I'm a beginner WRT to 1911s and just love the details you provide which resonate with my other machining and fitting experiences. Please keep up the great work!

[@obey4564]

Thanks for the look into your craft. Well done sir

[@sbardellaarms8237]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidsawyer6784]

Saw your sponsorship and video on 1911 Addicts. I am currently fitting a Kart barrel on a 6” Springfield V16. I just finished the hod fitting and wi be cutting the feet today. I sure wish Part 2&3 were available today. I was intrigued by your use of the lathe for cutting the hood length. Most. Have seen use a Milling machine but your lathe setup time is sure simplified. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to seeing more as I have a bunch of 1911s on my bench that need some effort.

[@sbardellaarms8237]

Thanks for watching! Part 2 will be coming out hopefully in the next day or two.

[@ginaboiles155]

@@sbardellaarms8237 hey good day I really love 1911 pistol

[@mattdale81861]

Yo! Let's go! Bout to watch this later. Thank you sir

[@sbardellaarms8237]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@citpeks2000]

Man, I'm jealous of that vise. 🤤

[@toddmarcum7468]

I’m really enjoying your videos. A lot of good information. Please keep them coming. Where did to find the inside micrometer that you used on the slide?

[@sbardellaarms8237]

Thanks for watching! The one I am using is made by Shars tool company, SKU 303-2103. It takes a bit of practice to take the slide measurement, because the locking lug surface is pretty small. You need to "wiggle" the tool around to find the sweet spot as you turn the ratchet.

[@Gunslinger1298]

Really nice work! Did you fabricate that little guide you used on the frame when to keep the barrel centered or was it purchased? I’d like to get ahold of one. Great video!

[@sbardellaarms8237]

Thanks for watching! You can buy the barrel alignment block from Brownells:
www.brownells.com/tools-cleaning/gun-tools/action-frame-tools/1911-barrel-alignment-block/

[@comptonunhh5145]

What are the main differences in this process when fitting a bull barrel instead of a bushing type barrel?

[@sbardellaarms8237]

With a bull barrel, you must fit the barrel (i.e. set barrel tilt) to the bore of the slide since there is no bushing. Other than that, the hood fitting is exactly the same.

[@schoonymopar]

Wish I could find a kit last two gun show I went looking for kit none were available.

[@jerrychambers7267]

Where would you recommend for someone to get hand tools and components ?

[@sbardellaarms8237]

Check out Brownells and MidwayUSA.

[@thomasjividen8395]

The hood fit should not touch the barrel lugs align the the barrel gunsmith’s that build target pistol’s believes that binds the barrel

[@derek45auto23]

KART ?

[@derek45auto23]

oppps....kept watching...and yes, it's a KART LOL

[@sbardellaarms8237]

@@derek45auto23 No worries! I am a big fan of Kart barrels. They are very consistent and high quality.

[@jerrychambers7267]

Can a guy build a 1911 without a lathe ?

[@sbardellaarms8237]

Yes, you can build a 1911 without a lathe or mill. It will be a bit more challenging though. You can fit a barrel with just a file and a lug cutter. It will be pretty difficult to fit a bushing without being able to spin it for polishing, but you could use a drill press for this as well.