Just getting into 1911 I’m finding out it a world of difference between the 1911 and the polymer pistol of today…great video you guy are very knowledgeable and informative…
Hey Guys , that was a fast hour , well spent !!! I’m in the search for a 1911 , n I thought I had learned a bunch already; but the knowledge that I witnessed today ,watching this Great Instructional video was just Awesome !!! Thank you for happily passing out your hard learned knowledge, to those of us who sincerely appreciate it !!! Thanks again ! God Bless n Stay Healthy 😊 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥🔫 Patrick.....🤓
1911s are fun if you are into engineer and machining. They are similar to engine building. Owned a Les Baer, a Dan Wesson, Colts, Rock Island Armory, Norinco. All have a similar base of engineering but different fits and functions.
Outstanding process presentation. That is 40-50% of a build. The remaining 50-60% is the fitting, filing and fitting knowledge required to actually mold the metal parts and then understand the function checks required to make a safe fully functional pistol. Then comes the polish and finish work. 10s to 100s of hours in all from start to finish.
In your other vid about 1911 tools you mentioned the locking lug peening thing--I have a Sa EMP 4 that the slide lugs were "edging" up--fixed that and in the Kuhnhausen book it said the lugs on the barrel should have the edges slightly beveled--which I did some---no more peening....
Somebody used to sell a dovetail tool you could stick through the frame backward and chuck up in your dremel for flaring the inside plunger tube holes. Also EGW has a bolt on plunger tube. Once you use one of them you’ll throw rocks at stake on plunger tubes
On the installation on 1911 grip screw bushings whenever I do a new build I no longer stake the bushings. I use red loctite and I've never had one come loose.
I'm working on a kit for my school at the moment. One problem I am having thus far is the hammer won't fall when I pull the trigger with the thumb safety and grip safety installed, along with the rest of the fire control group and mainspring housing installed. I've filed down both the grip safety and thumb safety where the instructions said to do so. Without the thumb safety installed, the hammer will cock and fall with the trigger pull, but not after I install the thumb safety. The grip safety seems to become stuck when I test the hammer movement with the thumb safety installed. I don't know if I need to file the grip safety more, pull the grip safety tine on the sear spring back more, or both. Any feedback?
Steve said with the drawings in the second book you can make every part if you were a machinist with machine tools but could you make every part with hand tools, and if yes what tools?
Brownells: I had a Ruger SR1911 full size that had a ridiculously stiff recoil spring, I assume to aid in feeding. My wife had difficulty racking it. I considered reducing the weight of that spring but read that it could beat the frame up and shorten it's life. Is there a lighter spring or a recommended weight that you'd recommend? Great video!
I recently bought a Remington 1911 r1 chambered in 45 acp using a 7 round mag. I was wondering if I could convert it to a 2011 , how could I accomplish that?
I just finished the machining on an 80% 1911 with a steel frame. I'm doing kind of an old-school looking thing and I'm trying to decide on what type of bluing to use. I'm leaning towards rust bluing do you know if that is pretty durable?
Good night, good to live in a country with easy access like weapons and their tools. Is it possible to purchase a kit with the specific tools from 1911?
I have a Springfield 1911A1 and I want too upgrade the slide so I can have adjustable sights on it. Mine is the milspec gun so the sights cant be changed and I want the adjustability of movable sights.. Can it be done or do I have to have my slide machined to acomodate the movable sights?
what about fitting the slide stop? im having a problem to fail to feed. 7 round mag pushes the round over and stops to slide if i pull the mag out it send the slide home on that round so im guessing either mag spring or slide stop.
There are simply too many variables to identify the specific issue you are having. We suggest speaking with a gunsmith to identify specifically what the issue is, firearm in hand, so it can be addressed while with a professional in this case.
I have the two books but where can I find dimensions on compact models. Example not everyone's officers are same more commanders. If I want to build a 3.9 similar to sti. No one sells slide for that commander cut down? Dimensions of different variant cuts in slide for slide stop cut? Thanks for any info!
lapping a slide and frame is improper even though it's common. the lapping compound embeds in the steel and will never stop lapping the parts. this means it'll never stop loosening. even if you use a 'non embedding' compound it is lazy and will result in a looser fit and will be less reliable and accurate.
@@StuninRub glad to see that answer. i asked some industry experts whether that is effective and the response is if it was perfectly done, in theory, maybe. but it's never done perfectly and the material is never completely removed.
@@bjornegan6421 Perfectly done? This isn't rocket science, you flush out the excess, throw it in solution, and turn on the machine. It's as easy as an easy bake oven. The only thing that would make it difficult is if you have one too many chromosomes.
We do sell 1911 assembly kits for each group of internals i.e. trigger kits, pin kits etc. You can easily do a full custom 1911 build from the parts we have available! :)
A bul armory sas ii Commander ramped rear & forward serrated, night sights, series 80 with rail & compensator - "defender" same, 10mm/.40 slide, accepts 9mm .357sig .38super and .45acp ramped barrels as well as a 10mm and .40 cal? What to do if want .460 Rowland?
Or you could just buy a Sig Emperor Scorpion, which if you are going to buy a 1911 is probably the best bang for buck 1911 made, and you don't even need to screw with tuning an extractor. HOWEVER, for anyone that doesn't want to pay between $2000 and $4000 for a STI pattern 2011, this is all very useful info.
He said maybe stay away from using a compensator at an indoor range to make people around you happy. #1. If you go to a range indoor/outdoor you should expect to hear LOUD noises. #2. Not to be rude but I wouldn’t go to a range and worry if people around me are happy or not. I would go to a range to practice and not worry about pleasing EVERYONE ELSE.
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Seems like over advertising is taking place here. From you want this book to that book, you want this tool cause you probably suck at filing. Nope you do not need either of those. You need patience, rail cutting jig (this can be done with hand filing like the Colt company did back in the day) and if you think you need the precise measurements to ensure the gun is 100% within spec then you need to simply google the 1911 blueprints. Yes it can require a lot of work and is a test in patience.
Just getting into 1911 I’m finding out it a world of difference between the 1911 and the polymer pistol of today…great video you guy are very knowledgeable and informative…
I've been a 1911 guy for years. This guys level of experience and knowledge puts me to shame though.
You do? Hey I got a side project I wanted to get done. You can email me or if you want my # 810-771-3129
@@DemonDragonGD did you smash?
Yes! I would like very much seeing al the tools needed to the 1911 build! Semper Fi
please do another one of these! I learned a ton
Working on it! :)
Keep pressing forward gentlemen! I thoroughly enjoy your level of professionalism and what Brownells offers! Semper Fi
Sure wish Brownells would do a 1911 catalog again .... ☹️
Hey Guys , that was a fast hour , well spent !!! I’m in the search for a 1911 , n I thought I had learned a bunch already; but the knowledge that I witnessed today ,watching this Great Instructional video was just Awesome !!! Thank you for happily passing out your hard learned knowledge, to those of us who sincerely appreciate it !!! Thanks again ! God Bless n Stay Healthy 😊 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥🔫 Patrick.....🤓
Great video. Im sitting at my table watching this with my 1911 and my Brownells catalog looking at things to spend my money on.
Thank you! Craftsmanship is a lost art. I appreciate your expertise.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge Steve.
1911s are fun if you are into engineer and machining. They are similar to engine building. Owned a Les Baer, a Dan Wesson, Colts, Rock Island Armory, Norinco. All have a similar base of engineering but different fits and functions.
Très intéressant vous faites du bon travail merci pour toutes les explications Très claires. DAN
I love these videos great information thank you!!!
Outstanding process presentation. That is 40-50% of a build. The remaining 50-60% is the fitting, filing and fitting knowledge required to actually mold the metal parts and then understand the function checks required to make a safe fully functional pistol. Then comes the polish and finish work. 10s to 100s of hours in all from start to finish.
Great video! Thank you so much!
I miss the days when you could order up a "slide profile" barrel comp.
15:43. Old school cool
Wish i would've seen this 5 years ago lol
“I built an AR, I’m ready for a 1911”
Yea, let’s have a chat...
Awesome tech talk
1911 was my first pistol i ever bought was a rockisland
Great video
In your other vid about 1911 tools you mentioned the locking lug peening thing--I have a Sa EMP 4 that the slide lugs were "edging" up--fixed that and in the Kuhnhausen book it said the lugs on the barrel should have the edges slightly beveled--which I did some---no more peening....
Outstanding! Semper Fi
Somebody used to sell a dovetail tool you could stick through the frame backward and chuck up in your dremel for flaring the inside plunger tube holes. Also EGW has a bolt on plunger tube. Once you use one of them you’ll throw rocks at stake on plunger tubes
On the installation on 1911 grip screw bushings whenever I do a new build I no longer stake the bushings. I use red loctite and I've never had one come loose.
I'm working on a kit for my school at the moment. One problem I am having thus far is the hammer won't fall when I pull the trigger with the thumb safety and grip safety installed, along with the rest of the fire control group and mainspring housing installed. I've filed down both the grip safety and thumb safety where the instructions said to do so. Without the thumb safety installed, the hammer will cock and fall with the trigger pull, but not after I install the thumb safety. The grip safety seems to become stuck when I test the hammer movement with the thumb safety installed. I don't know if I need to file the grip safety more, pull the grip safety tine on the sear spring back more, or both. Any feedback?
My first 1911 was a Sig TTT I'm doing a polymer 80 glock 19 build then this will be my build
I'm interested learn more on certain parts to be worked on. I like to build my own custom 1911 if possible.
I have a 2011 and it holds the slide open and it still has two rounds in it.
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LDA sights on Remington R1 hunter
Steve said with the drawings in the second book you can make every part if you were a machinist with machine tools but could you make every part with hand tools, and if yes what tools?
Need a 1911 accessories catalog
I want to put an ambidextrous safety on my 1911. Which one do I go with in which one do I have to have to have the machine work donna
Brownells: I had a Ruger SR1911 full size that had a ridiculously stiff recoil spring, I assume to aid in feeding. My wife had difficulty racking it. I considered reducing the weight of that spring but read that it could beat the frame up and shorten it's life. Is there a lighter spring or a recommended weight that you'd recommend? Great video!
Most new guns are over sprung ! Get a 14 lb spring and be happy !
Holy shit I thought the 1st time I watched it this dude wade was putting the barrel in upside down
I recently bought a Remington 1911 r1 chambered in 45 acp using a 7 round mag. I was wondering if I could convert it to a 2011 , how could I accomplish that?
I'd like to put an ambidextrous safety in my 1911. Do I have to send it out to have it done or can I do it at my place
could you show the ambi parts, how to install them and who makes them? i.e (safeties, Mag releases, etc. )
Good Idea. We will pass this along to our team!
Thank you😊
Do they still make the 1911 longslide? 👍
I just finished the machining on an 80% 1911 with a steel frame. I'm doing kind of an old-school looking thing and I'm trying to decide on what type of bluing to use. I'm leaning towards rust bluing do you know if that is pretty durable?
Good night, good to live in a country with easy access like weapons and their tools. Is it possible to purchase a kit with the specific tools from 1911?
Once a slide has been fit to a frame how do you get rid of the pinch when slide is fully retracted?
I have a Springfield 1911A1 and I want too upgrade the slide so I can have adjustable sights on it. Mine is the milspec gun so the sights cant be changed and I want the adjustability of movable sights.. Can it be done or do I have to have my slide machined to acomodate the movable sights?
What steps should a fellow do to make an old military issue 1911 as accurate as possible?
what about fitting the slide stop? im having a problem to fail to feed. 7 round mag pushes the round over and stops to slide if i pull the mag out it send the slide home on that round so im guessing either mag spring or slide stop.
We suggest taking this to a qualified gunsmith and have them fix this for you. It could be a number of things causing this issue.
Brownells, Inc. whats the point in putting out an educational video for a do it yourself type build and telling me to take it to a gun smith lol
There are simply too many variables to identify the specific issue you are having. We suggest speaking with a gunsmith to identify specifically what the issue is, firearm in hand, so it can be addressed while with a professional in this case.
sharing video
I have the two books but where can I find dimensions on compact models. Example not everyone's officers are same more commanders. If I want to build a 3.9 similar to sti. No one sells slide for that commander cut down? Dimensions of different variant cuts in slide for slide stop cut? Thanks for any info!
I wish i coulda asked him what was his favorite caliber to have the 1911 in
What happened to the finish discussion?
This video was great but could have been so much better without so much junk on the desk and showing more parts and differences in parts and jigs.
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1911 slide and barrel available in 22?
How do you turn down the bull
Barrel to pivot to lock up ?
Does it make a difference whether the 1911 has a guide rod or not?
Yeah
What is the best spare parts list for an ithaca 1911a1
This is what I want to se from ou gs. A one weapon wth variations. Does this mean you will continue? I sure hope so.
Do they make a kit where you don't have to do any work to it but just but it together
It would be sold as a complete gun
20 min in, I realise they arent gonna build a gun...
UPS WONT deliver from Brownells any more.
My order this week got here somehow, DSL, FedEx, USPS...
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I have a lathe and I don't need any other parts except the barrel and spring.
Stock slide spring weight?
Are you referring to the recoil spring? 16lb.
Can I buy a frame that is ready install with slide in all the kits
I want a frame with a rail!
Caspian has a frame with a rail they also have a rail you can install on a non railed frame. Both are nice.
lapping a slide and frame is improper even though it's common. the lapping compound embeds in the steel and will never stop lapping the parts. this means it'll never stop loosening. even if you use a 'non embedding' compound it is lazy and will result in a looser fit and will be less reliable and accurate.
This not true, as long as it is cleaning properly there will be no lapping compound left over.
@@StuninRub what does 'cleaning properly' mean?
@@bjornegan6421 Ultrasonic cleaning in solution.
@@StuninRub glad to see that answer. i asked some industry experts whether that is effective and the response is if it was perfectly done, in theory, maybe. but it's never done perfectly and the material is never completely removed.
@@bjornegan6421 Perfectly done? This isn't rocket science, you flush out the excess, throw it in solution, and turn on the machine. It's as easy as an easy bake oven. The only thing that would make it difficult is if you have one too many chromosomes.
Why did I get back into the 1911 platform. Ugh!!!
very cool i learned a lot. brownell should start selling 1911 build kits or maybe they do ??.
We do sell 1911 assembly kits for each group of internals i.e. trigger kits, pin kits etc. You can easily do a full custom 1911 build from the parts we have available! :)
You mean you can build a gun with a pre machine frame and slide, With no hand tools. I'm sure that's what you where talking about.
Meh I think I’ll just buy a 1911 already assembled
I have a 1911 22lr can it be covered to 9mm or 45 ?
LOLOLOLOL... No.
I was ask if the frame could be use to make a 9 mm a 9mm shell has room in the mag area
@@pimp6979 good question
A bul armory sas ii Commander ramped rear & forward serrated, night sights, series 80 with rail & compensator - "defender" same, 10mm/.40 slide, accepts 9mm .357sig .38super and .45acp ramped barrels as well as a 10mm and .40 cal? What to do if want .460 Rowland?
Where can I get a kit for a 1911
We have a lot of options for the 1911 at brownells.com, both tools and parts. :)
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Or you could just buy a Sig Emperor Scorpion, which if you are going to buy a 1911 is probably the best bang for buck 1911 made, and you don't even need to screw with tuning an extractor. HOWEVER, for anyone that doesn't want to pay between $2000 and $4000 for a STI pattern 2011, this is all very useful info.
So you don't answer questions here I am out
He said maybe stay away from using a compensator at an indoor range to make people around you happy. #1. If you go to a range indoor/outdoor you should expect to hear LOUD noises. #2. Not to be rude but I wouldn’t go to a range and worry if people around me are happy or not. I would go to a range to practice and not worry about pleasing EVERYONE ELSE.
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Amen
To much talking, just get to building smh
Did that little nerd just yawn at 40:29?
We used buy our guns off a old white guy. Russ gun shop
Seems like over advertising is taking place here. From you want this book to that book, you want this tool cause you probably suck at filing.
Nope you do not need either of those. You need patience, rail cutting jig (this can be done with hand filing like the Colt company did back in the day) and if you think you need the precise measurements to ensure the gun is 100% within spec then you need to simply google the 1911 blueprints.
Yes it can require a lot of work and is a test in patience.
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