I want to build my own 1911

Flashover2011 · April 28, 2013, 09:53 PM

I would love to be able to build my own 1911. I have a shop to assemble the weapon but I do not want to have to machine anything.

I need to know about how much it will cost (just a basic model, nothing fancy) figuring parts

The estimated time it will take to get parts and to assemble.

And finally where can I order all the parts in one place?

Thanks you everyone

deepcreek · April 28, 2013, 10:10 PM

Reminds me of a video I watched the other day you might find it interesting.
He has a nice looking 1911 he has that he built in the end of the video,
http://youtu.be/Fna9WEO6BjE

WC145 · April 28, 2013, 10:14 PM

Check the Fusion website, they sell premachined/fitted kits. I think Brownells sells something similar.

DaleA · April 28, 2013, 11:00 PM

Well, you don't want to have to fit or machine anything, and you want to get all the parts at the same place and I assume you want a guarantee all the pieces will actually fit together...

Might I suggest you go to a large gun store that has a gunsmith, buy the 1911 you like and have them take it apart for you and send you home with the pieces???

(Well wouldn't that accomplish what he's asking for?)

ClydeFrog · April 29, 2013, 05:58 AM

There are a few older posts that bring up resources related to this subject.

In short, see these websites; www.gunvideo.com www.midwayusa.com www.brownells.com www.e-gunparts.com www.nra.org www.deltapress.com www.paladin-press.com www.natchezss.com www.10-8performance.com

Brownells has a 1911 series catalog filled with parts & accessories.
For 1911a1 barrels, Id get a Bar-Sto, KKM or Jarvis.

**Aguila Blanca** · April 29, 2013, 06:35 AM

You can get everything to assemble a 1911 from Brownells. You can also get everything from Sarco. The frames, slides and barrels from Brownells will all be "name" brand stuff, top quality, and expensive. The slides and frames from sarco are made by Armscor and will be identical to the parts used in Rock Island 1911s. Sarco will include their house brand ("Roto") barrel, which is a surprisingly good barrel for the price.

The choice comes down to how much you want to spend..

loose_holster_dan · April 29, 2013, 07:02 AM

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Check the Fusion website, they sell premachined/fitted kits.

they do indeed. definitely make sure you get the matched slide, barrel, frame kits. don't try to buy any of those 3 separate. trust me, it's a nightmare. they do make some nice parts, just don't ask them to do any custom work. i waited 9 months for mine.

dahermit · April 29, 2013, 07:16 AM

Of course you have considered that when you are finished and have a working handgun, it will not likely get as much as you paid for it if you decide/have to sell it?

loose_holster_dan · April 29, 2013, 07:23 AM

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Of course you have considered that when you are finished and have a working handgun, it will not likely get as much as you paid for it if you decide/have to sell it?

most definitely. why buy something of questionable quality when you can buy something from a reputable custom shop for (probably) cheaper?

ScaryWoody · April 29, 2013, 08:25 AM

I built one several years ago from an 80% casting. It was my first pistol and I did learn a lot. You won't save any money in building your own. The parts will need to be hand fit so there will be some work. But that's part of the fun.

g.willikers · April 29, 2013, 08:49 AM

DaleA's suggestion fills the bill.

April 28, 2013, 09:53 PM	#1
Flashover2011 Member Join Date: April 7, 2013 Posts: 46	I want to build my own 1911 I would love to be able to build my own 1911. I have a shop to assemble the weapon but I do not want to have to machine anything. I need to know about how much it will cost (just a basic model, nothing fancy) figuring parts The estimated time it will take to get parts and to assemble. And finally where can I order all the parts in one place? Thanks you everyone

April 28, 2013, 10:14 PM	#3
WC145 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2008 Location: Downeast Maine Posts: 1,836	Check the Fusion website, they sell premachined/fitted kits. I think Brownells sells something similar. __________________ "If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge or jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim." - LtCol Jeff Cooper

April 29, 2013, 05:58 AM	#5
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Building the perfect beast... There are a few older posts that bring up resources related to this subject. In short, see these websites; www.gunvideo.com www.midwayusa.com www.brownells.com www.e-gunparts.com www.nra.org www.deltapress.com www.paladin-press.com www.natchezss.com www.10-8performance.com Brownells has a 1911 series catalog filled with parts & accessories. For 1911a1 barrels, Id get a Bar-Sto, KKM or Jarvis.

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g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	DaleA's suggestion fills the bill. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

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April 28, 2013, 10:10 PM	#2
deepcreek Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 320	Reminds me of a video I watched the other day you might find it interesting. He has a nice looking 1911 he has that he built in the end of the video, http://youtu.be/Fna9WEO6BjE

April 28, 2013, 11:00 PM	#4
DaleA Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2002 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 5,310	Well, you don't want to have to fit or machine anything, and you want to get all the parts at the same place and I assume you want a guarantee all the pieces will actually fit together... Might I suggest you go to a large gun store that has a gunsmith, buy the 1911 you like and have them take it apart for you and send you home with the pieces??? (Well wouldn't that accomplish what he's asking for?)

April 29, 2013, 06:35 AM	#6
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,457	You can get everything to assemble a 1911 from Brownells. You can also get everything from Sarco. The frames, slides and barrels from Brownells will all be "name" brand stuff, top quality, and expensive. The slides and frames from sarco are made by Armscor and will be identical to the parts used in Rock Island 1911s. Sarco will include their house brand ("Roto") barrel, which is a surprisingly good barrel for the price. The choice comes down to how much you want to spend..

April 29, 2013, 07:16 AM	#8
dahermit Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2006 Location: South Central Michigan...near Posts: 6,501	Of course you have considered that when you are finished and have a working handgun, it will not likely get as much as you paid for it if you decide/have to sell it?

April 29, 2013, 08:25 AM	#10
ScaryWoody Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 368	I built one several years ago from an 80% casting. It was my first pistol and I did learn a lot. You won't save any money in building your own. The parts will need to be hand fit so there will be some work. But that's part of the fun.