Finally a smart person talking about guns...glad to hear that the frame/slide fit isn't very important for accuracy... it's CRAZY how much variance there can be in slide/frame fit even on the exact same model from the same manufacturer
I have some Colt 1911s and an STI 2011 Tactical 5.0 2011. They all shoot great for me. But when I retire in 2 more years. I am giving myself an Atlas gunworks 1911 as a retirement present. I want to enjoy it in IPSA/ EDC rotation . Gotta be a 45 also. You guys have really impressed this old Vet. Army tanker with your work. And its American made also. That is very important to me.
Finally someone who is not BS. I can recognize someone who really know 1911. Having several over the years and rebuilt / customized several you can reckognise when someone know what they are talking about.
my colt 1911a1 is 80 some odd yrs old and im still amazed at my ability to put shots exactly wear i want them. one raged hole. and its not finicky about ammo. its not a stock surplus pistol tho. it was re done with military national match parts. plus it came with a shoe box full of the original gi internals a micro adj rear sight and 3 two tone mags. the shop keeper told me it was almost worthless so i asked how worthless? he said hmm 300$ to witch i quickly handed him and declared it sold. i got the best 1911a1 in the shop for less than a new rock island gi pistol. the amount of work preformed would cost a fortune today! ive sought after quote non original guns with zero collector value ever since that fateful day! its funny it still has everything that makes a colt 1911a1 cool the us property mark the wb inspectors mark. parts have nm prefix. for 300$? i feel like i got lucky.
Listen to this guy. A rare gem. He understands the numbers and he doesn't try to sell flash. Telling statement was, we can build you a good gun with any pile of parts(paraphrase), it's just a matter of time. I don't know the guy, but I know what I'm hearing and it's music to my ears, for whatever that's worth.
Been watching your videos for a long time, huge fan... unfortunately I'm in califronia and what state I dwell in apparently dictates what guns I can and can't own, plus magazine capacity.
I know what you mean. I live in Vegas and can't bring my gen 4 Glock 30 across the state line because it's illegal in California, gen 3 legal, gen 4 illegal, go figure.
@@stephenwalker6980: you cannot bring in what california describes as an "assault rifle" and you cannot bring in a magazine with greater than 10 rounds. You can bring in any pistol. You can even move into California and establish residency AND bring your off-roster pistol with you. You must register it within 60 days.
Man I can't wait to get a gun from you guys! You have the "best" 1911/2011 videos on the web Adam, thank you for sharing so much. That apron you are wearing looks awesome, what kind is it?
The reason it's been around is because God gave John browning the know how as a blessing. I have 1911 built by Bul Armory paid just under a G. I bought the EDC MODEL. I HAVE several other 1911 and this is a joy to shoot. It's my EDC. people ask why 1911 and not Glock for EDC. THE 1911 HAS been around a hundred plus years.
Reference your mention of stacking issues (I just built my first Caspian double stack .45 government for YC Gunsmithing school) and with dummy's the mags are nose diving over 7 rounds in mag (EAA Witness magazines), with live ammo the only issue I am having is top round with 10 in magazine is failing to full seat in chamber causing an out of battery situation - quick slap to the back of the slide fixes it, but it happens every magazine. Thoughts? Recommendations? Yes, I know I jumped feet first into a hard gun build for my first 1911-ish build.
Hi Adam! Quick question... Will it damage my 2020 model STI Staccato P 4.45 inch barrel pistol if I dry fire practice with it alot? Also slingshotting the slide without a round? Your expert advice would be greatly appreciated 👍🏾
Hi Rene I haven't seen a lot of the newer staccato guns but if they are at least the quality level of the older sti guns then both dry fire and dropping the slide on a empty chamber shouldn't be a problem. The low quality 1911s use parts that are often weaker and can have premature breakage. Any quality 1911 should be able to withstand dryfire and slide drops. For example we have had one gun with 250k dryfire shots and 50k live fire shots finally wear out a hammer and sear. To get the many cycles you would need the best parts with matching hardness on the parts. This would be the top of the scale for longevity but most quality 1911 guns should be able to handle some fraction of this use. Lets say your gun is only 25% as tough as our gun. That's 75,000 dryfires or live fire shots on your hammer and sear combo. Hope this helps
Hi Adam, If I want to place an order for a single stack ( for serious competitions ) What's my next step? Call you? Thanks, excellent videos and what I really like it are really simple and easy to understand.
I have a question for ya. Should you feel the slide hit the disconector and it almost hangs up on return to battery. This is of course ridding the slide.
All 1911s will have some felt engagement with a disco and the slide. With the trigger pulled to the rear and moving slide slowly you shouldn't be able to stop it on the Disco (hold it open on the disco). the real goal is to get the gun to return to zero so a little disco bump isn't a problem as long as it's consistent.
pissywilly congrats! I don’t know much about that particular firearm... glad you like it, I hope you have many years of fun hassle free shooting with it
Thank you for a great 1911 video! I have a Springfield 1911 A1 45 mm stainless. I'm not very knowledgeable. Not like I want to be. I would like to purchase one of your 1911's for my son's 30th birthday. If you can help, I would be honored. My problem is I don't have a lot of money, and I know money is king. But if you can put me on a payment plan, that would be awesome. But, I understand if you can't. Thanks for a great video! Take care!
I have a strong feeling the 1911 is going to surge back into overwhelming popularity over the next few years. Bo Jiden don't like them bang bang's mkay.
But what about for competition? Dont you think the added weight helps shoot faster? Or does tuning the gun to return better do the same thing? Thanks for taking time to respond as the info is very useful.
I really appreciate your videos and being a professional I believe what you do in sharing your philosophy and process is commendable. However I must disagree with you when it comes to the importance of using the best parts. Great Guns are the intersection of the talented pistol smith and the best parts available in equal portions.
U start with a block. Or u start with a block that has been milled very close to what u want (a good part). The only difference is time...even at the point where u have a good part, the details after that are what matter. Good parts are still mass produced, not finely tuned.
Man, the sound of Thad slide is like if it's running on ball bearing and the trigger disconnection is adjective. I would buy one and make it a desk pice. That would make a great anti stress device. That would make a good business idea.
So can I ship you guys my SR1911 and have you throat and fit the barrel just right and polish the feed ramp and give me a 3.5 Lb trigger pull and add a wilson combat gold bead front sight and wilson combat fixed black rear sights? Whats a ball park average cost range to have all that done. Low end to high end, what should i expect to pay for that much work?
I’m more than happy with my Dan Wesson Valor. And this is after owning a Wilson and inspecting several Ed Brown and Nighthawk 1911’s. Above $2,000 you get diminished returns.
I find this video hilarious I contacted atlas to get a bunch of work done to my 2011 and was told they only do work to there guns and they're parts??? So a lot of what's been said is bs
As far as production 1911's go, if the slide doesn't rattle when I shake the gun, I don't buy it. Have never had a custom 1911, so I can't compare apples to ferraris
I disagree with your statement that Bullseye shooters want very light and crisp triggers. Many Bullseye shooters like a roll trigger. Also, Bullseye/Precision Pistol has a minimum trigger weight requirement. 2 pounds min for rimfire and centerfire and 3.5 pounds min for the 1911 service pistol. You guys may be very competent but I doubt you build many Bullseye/Precision Pistol guns or you would probably be aware of the trigger weight requirements.
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Your knowledge, honesty, and experience is amazing. A most excellent video.
I am amazed at how much time you spend sharing knowledge with us. Thank you!
So true !
One of my favorite Atlas videos. Adam is the real deal and his passion shows. Love dealing with these guys. The quality of product is just amazing.
Going bang and feeding everything is all I need out of it. The good looks and excellent triggers take care of themselves
Finally a smart person talking about guns...glad to hear that the frame/slide fit isn't very important for accuracy... it's CRAZY how much variance there can be in slide/frame fit even on the exact same model from the same manufacturer
Really informative. Thanks for this video.
I have some Colt 1911s and an STI 2011 Tactical 5.0 2011. They all shoot great for me. But when I retire in 2 more years. I am giving myself an Atlas gunworks 1911 as a retirement present. I want to enjoy it in IPSA/ EDC rotation . Gotta be a 45 also. You guys have really impressed this old Vet. Army tanker with your work. And its American made also. That is very important to me.
Finally someone who is not BS. I can recognize someone who really know 1911. Having several over the years and rebuilt / customized several you can reckognise when someone know what they are talking about.
It sounds beautiful when racking slide
my colt 1911a1 is 80 some odd yrs old and im still amazed at my ability to put shots exactly wear i want them. one raged hole. and its not finicky about ammo. its not a stock surplus pistol tho. it was re done with military national match parts. plus it came with a shoe box full of the original gi internals a micro adj rear sight and 3 two tone mags. the shop keeper told me it was almost worthless so i asked how worthless? he said hmm 300$ to witch i quickly handed him and declared it sold. i got the best 1911a1 in the shop for less than a new rock island gi pistol. the amount of work preformed would cost a fortune today! ive sought after quote non original guns with zero collector value ever since that fateful day! its funny it still has everything that makes a colt 1911a1 cool the us property mark the wb inspectors mark. parts have nm prefix. for 300$? i feel like i got lucky.
Listen to this guy. A rare gem. He understands the numbers and he doesn't try to sell flash.
Telling statement was, we can build you a good gun with any pile of parts(paraphrase), it's just a matter of time.
I don't know the guy, but I know what I'm hearing and it's music to my ears, for whatever that's worth.
Great Video! Helped me on my search to get my first 1911🖒
Your videos are gold.
I am extremely impressed with your knowledge. Currently saving my pennies while I enjoy your videos!
Greenmachine305 thanks
Great video and channel!! Love all the information. Wondering how you feels about Wilson Combat? My next 1911 will be with Atlas for sure!
J S
Wilson's are strongly over priced for what you get.
Atlas Gunworks what about nighthawk?
Great Info !
Been watching your videos for a long time, huge fan... unfortunately I'm in califronia and what state I dwell in apparently dictates what guns I can and can't own, plus magazine capacity.
I know what you mean. I live in Vegas and can't bring my gen 4 Glock 30 across the state line because it's illegal in California, gen 3 legal, gen 4 illegal, go figure.
@@stephenwalker6980 that is not true. You can bring the gun into California. You just can't sell it to anyone in California from Nevada.
@@pwprochazka better check your laws, I have. Ignorance of the law is a dangerous thing for someone carrying a weapon.
@@stephenwalker6980: you cannot bring in what california describes as an "assault rifle" and you cannot bring in a magazine with greater than 10 rounds. You can bring in any pistol. You can even move into California and establish residency AND bring your off-roster pistol with you. You must register it within 60 days.
Great explanation!!
Nice video I have Hardballer 45 acp and love but lol need to do more shootin anyway what your though of my handgun
Man I can't wait to get a gun from you guys! You have the "best" 1911/2011 videos on the web Adam, thank you for sharing so much. That apron you are wearing looks awesome, what kind is it?
www.erathr3.com/products/e3-utility-apron
Erathr3 sells this apron its saved some tee shirts already!
Made in USA. Nice. thank you!
NICE!
I got my 1911 the 21st of June this year. Love it.
The reason it's been around is because God gave John browning the know how as a blessing.
I have 1911 built by Bul Armory paid just under a G. I bought the EDC MODEL. I HAVE several other 1911 and this is a joy to shoot. It's my EDC. people ask why 1911 and not Glock for EDC. THE 1911 HAS been around a hundred plus years.
Excellent video sir !
Very informative
Dude, why didn’t I meet you 20 years before I spent 100 k on pistols searching for the right builder? *SUBSCRIBED* Doc Dave
How much it will be for a custom slide and barrel from u guys
I appreciate the concept of not building a "special" gun.
Every gun is built the same way. No short cuts.
Great video Adam!!! Mike F.
Reference your mention of stacking issues (I just built my first Caspian double stack .45 government for YC Gunsmithing school) and with dummy's the mags are nose diving over 7 rounds in mag (EAA Witness magazines), with live ammo the only issue I am having is top round with 10 in magazine is failing to full seat in chamber causing an out of battery situation - quick slap to the back of the slide fixes it, but it happens every magazine. Thoughts? Recommendations? Yes, I know I jumped feet first into a hard gun build for my first 1911-ish build.
I should mention that round 2 25% of the time has the same Failure to Feed issue
Tyler Jones
check your extractor tension, might be to tight
Rgr, thanks
Great Guns !
Funny shaped head
John Moses Browning was a true genius.
Hi Adam , how much would that 1911 single stack cost for shooting in ipsc , and would you build for a customer in Australia
MrShazants they run $3500 with options. yes they can be shipped to Australia for a fee
EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT VIDEO!
King of 2011 = Atlas GunWorks
That was a nice video.
Hi Adam! Quick question... Will it damage my 2020 model STI Staccato P 4.45 inch barrel pistol if I dry fire practice with it alot? Also slingshotting the slide without a round? Your expert advice would be greatly appreciated 👍🏾
Hi Rene
I haven't seen a lot of the newer staccato guns but if they are at least the quality level of the older sti guns then both dry fire and dropping the slide on a empty chamber shouldn't be a problem. The low quality 1911s use parts that are often weaker and can have premature breakage. Any quality 1911 should be able to withstand dryfire and slide drops. For example we have had one gun with 250k dryfire shots and 50k live fire shots finally wear out a hammer and sear. To get the many cycles you would need the best parts with matching hardness on the parts. This would be the top of the scale for longevity but most quality 1911 guns should be able to handle some fraction of this use. Lets say your gun is only 25% as tough as our gun. That's 75,000 dryfires or live fire shots on your hammer and sear combo. Hope this helps
Hi Adam,
If I want to place an order for a single stack ( for serious competitions )
What's my next step? Call you?
Thanks, excellent videos and what I really like it are really simple and easy to understand.
Pablo Staniszewski
Calling the shop always works well for starting the process
Atlas Gunworks
Nice video!
I have a question for ya. Should you feel the slide hit the disconector and it almost hangs up on return to battery. This is of course ridding the slide.
All 1911s will have some felt engagement with a disco and the slide.
With the trigger pulled to the rear and moving slide slowly you shouldn't be able to stop it on the Disco (hold it open on the disco).
the real goal is to get the gun to return to zero so a little disco bump isn't a problem as long as it's consistent.
If I'm not mistaken, Colt's 1911 in 9mm comes with a non-ramped barrel. Why does a ramped barrel make a difference?
I have Springfield 1911 Range Officer 5” and what fiber optic sights would you recommend?
I would recommend Dawson Precision
I wonder how many stimulus checks went on 1911s?
I bought the 1911 I wanted the day before it showed up. I bought ammo and put the rest into my trucks engine
@@The_SmorgMan i got my 1911 this week. Nice pre owned Ruger sr1911 commander. Absolutely love it. I want a safe queen but not just yet
pissywilly congrats! I don’t know much about that particular firearm... glad you like it, I hope you have many years of fun hassle free shooting with it
Yes
What about one of those auto ordinance Trump 45's? It's engraved and looks really good. I bet it's a
.5moa gun
Thank you for a great 1911 video! I have a Springfield 1911 A1 45 mm stainless. I'm not very knowledgeable. Not like I want to be. I would like to purchase one of your 1911's for my son's 30th birthday. If you can help, I would be honored. My problem is I don't have a lot of money, and I know money is king. But if you can put me on a payment plan, that would be awesome. But, I understand if you can't. Thanks for a great video! Take care!
This is why I bought a Sig.
How do you feel about the ATI 1911 or Desert Eagle 1911?
The fact that it has bigass "DESERT EAGLE" is all you need to know.
no just no
I have a strong feeling the 1911 is going to surge back into overwhelming popularity over the next few years. Bo Jiden don't like them bang bang's mkay.
what bullets do you use for your group testing?
We don't limit testing to one bullet, but Hornady XTP is the gold standard for testing.
@@AtlasGunworks One more step what powder would you use with that bullet both .45 & 9mm? Of course that for us that reload.
Low rise rear sights
What are your thoughts on tungsten guide rods and or sleeves?
May i ask why you think so? it does help mitigate some recoil.
Yes and some here also use tungsten sleeves with 9mms and they barely move which aids in shooting fast.
But what about for competition? Dont you think the added weight helps shoot faster? Or does tuning the gun to return better do the same thing? Thanks for taking time to respond as the info is very useful.
Are your hammer hooks
.020 tall?
We run .018 to .020
I really appreciate your videos and being a professional I believe what you do in sharing your philosophy and process is commendable. However I must disagree with you when it comes to the importance of using the best parts. Great Guns are the intersection of the talented pistol smith and the best parts available in equal portions.
U start with a block. Or u start with a block that has been milled very close to what u want (a good part). The only difference is time...even at the point where u have a good part, the details after that are what matter. Good parts are still mass produced, not finely tuned.
Man, the sound of Thad slide is like if it's running on ball bearing and the trigger disconnection is adjective. I would buy one and make it a desk pice. That would make a great anti stress device. That would make a good business idea.
So can I ship you guys my SR1911 and have you throat and fit the barrel just right and polish the feed ramp and give me a 3.5 Lb trigger pull and add a wilson combat gold bead front sight and wilson combat fixed black rear sights? Whats a ball park average cost range to have all that done. Low end to high end, what should i expect to pay for that much work?
Sorry, we dont work on other peoples pistols. Check out MJ Gunsmith or Dave's Custom Guns.
@@AtlasGunworks ok thanks for the referrals
Your Feelings about the Les Baer,just bought a Custom Carry
👍🏻
We call em night team at 11's were im from.
Patrick Biffi That's the shit- I love it! 😂🤣😁
Your way too expensive! Did my ruger for $500, love it!
I’m more than happy with my Dan Wesson Valor. And this is after owning a Wilson and inspecting several Ed Brown and Nighthawk 1911’s. Above $2,000 you get diminished returns.
Great comment. Thanks for adding to the conversation.
dan wesson was a quality gun who knows what cz is going to do with them, you are correct with the overpriced wilsons.
I find this video hilarious I contacted atlas to get a bunch of work done to my 2011 and was told they only do work to there guns and they're parts??? So a lot of what's been said is bs
Hi Phillip
we probably should update some of the videos we used to do work on other people's guns but now we're way too busy doing our own.
Ohh ok I was surprised when I saw this because I saw other videos and is why I called to get work but thanks for explaining
Easy answer: sell it and purchase a striker fired polymer.
Uh no
As far as production 1911's go, if the slide doesn't rattle when I shake the gun, I don't buy it. Have never had a custom 1911, so I can't compare apples to ferraris
Why the hell is this in my feed? Lol 5k for a alienated 1911? No thanks!
I disagree with your statement that Bullseye shooters want very light and crisp triggers. Many Bullseye shooters like a roll trigger. Also, Bullseye/Precision Pistol has a minimum trigger weight requirement. 2 pounds min for rimfire and centerfire and 3.5 pounds min for the 1911 service pistol. You guys may be very competent but I doubt you build many Bullseye/Precision Pistol guns or you would probably be aware of the trigger weight requirements.
John thanks for the info. We build zero bullseye guns.
Not sure what your definition of light and crisp is since you describe it as the min requirement.
Shit are you out of vt?
what makes a good 1911:
selling it and getting something that isn't a 1911