1911 Kit gun project questions

Helldrake · October 24, 2012, 09:12 AM

Hey everyone!!

So I want to build a kit 1911, first place I looked at was Sarco Guns and they have the Rock Island Armory for under 250.00 which is a good deal!! But I want to get a perspective on this project from members that have built their own 1911s... Is it worth it? Like should I just buy a cheap 1911 and mod that.. Or are there any better (quality and price) places than Sarco for the kit? And any tips anybody cares to add would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thank You!

Don P · October 24, 2012, 10:12 AM

How much experience do you have working on/building 1911's. If none I would pass for this could become a very expensive project even buying a short money starter gun. The replacement parts if screwed up will at some point become small/large paper weights due to improper fitting rendering them non-functional. They are as complicated as they are simple in design and a stroke of the file can turn a good part into, well junk or worse unsafe for use.
Do some research before embarking on this endeavor. Your pocket book will thank you

g.willikers · October 24, 2012, 02:50 PM

If you are going to supply each and every part individually, rather than modifying a existing gun, you should consider using a good quality forged frame and slide.
It would be kind of a shame to fill a cheapie frame and slide with all those expensive parts.
How about buying a middling good grade of gun and only replacing the objectionable parts?
You'll learn a lot about 1911s without getting into an endless project.

**Mike Irwin** · October 24, 2012, 04:19 PM

Posted in the wrong forum.

Please read this, which you should have read when you registered: http://thefiringline.com/forums/anno...t.php?f=1&a=97

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October 24, 2012, 09:12 AM	#1
Helldrake Junior Member Join Date: September 11, 2012 Posts: 6	1911 Kit gun project questions Hey everyone!! So I want to build a kit 1911, first place I looked at was Sarco Guns and they have the Rock Island Armory for under 250.00 which is a good deal!! But I want to get a perspective on this project from members that have built their own 1911s... Is it worth it? Like should I just buy a cheap 1911 and mod that.. Or are there any better (quality and price) places than Sarco for the kit? And any tips anybody cares to add would be greatly appreciated!!! Thank You! __________________ "They say that the best weapon is the one you never have to fire. I respectfully disagree. I prefer the weapon you only have to fire once. That’s how Dad did it, that’s how America does it, and it’s worked out pretty well so far" Tony Stark

October 24, 2012, 10:12 AM	#2
Don P Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: East Central Florida Posts: 4,409	How much experience do you have working on/building 1911's. If none I would pass for this could become a very expensive project even buying a short money starter gun. The replacement parts if screwed up will at some point become small/large paper weights due to improper fitting rendering them non-functional. They are as complicated as they are simple in design and a stroke of the file can turn a good part into, well junk or worse unsafe for use. Do some research before embarking on this endeavor. Your pocket book will thank you __________________ *NRA Life Member, NRA Range Safety Officer, IDPA Safety Officer* *As you are, I once was, As I am, You will be.*

October 24, 2012, 02:50 PM	#3
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 2,541	If you are going to supply each and every part individually, rather than modifying a existing gun, you should consider using a good quality forged frame and slide. It would be kind of a shame to fill a cheapie frame and slide with all those expensive parts. How about buying a middling good grade of gun and only replacing the objectionable parts? You'll learn a lot about 1911s without getting into an endless project. __________________ Lock the doors, they're coming in the windows.

October 24, 2012, 04:19 PM	#4
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,131	Posted in the wrong forum. Please read this, which you should have read when you registered: http://thefiringline.com/forums/anno...t.php?f=1&a=97 Closed. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.