Stealth Arms 80% 1911

glassguy · July 13, 2018, 02:01 PM

Anyone here have any experience with Stealth Arms, or something like them, regarding their 80% 1911 receivers and their jig for completing them? It is an aluminum receiver and the video they post shows using what amounts to a hand tool to cut the rails and the barrel seat. Thanks, G

glassguy · July 14, 2018, 03:09 PM

I also question whether aluminum is the proper material for ANY semiauto, especially a 1911. Is there any manufacturer out there that uses aluminum as a reciever?

Bill DeShivs · July 14, 2018, 03:47 PM

MANY manufacturers-including Colt use aluminum for 1911-type receivers!

**Aguila Blanca** · July 14, 2018, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glassguy

I also question whether aluminum is the proper material for ANY semiauto, especially a 1911. Is there any manufacturer out there that uses aluminum as a reciever?

Colt
Sig
Para-Ordnance (past tense, of course)
Kimber
Springfield Armory

Just to name a few.

http://blog.cheaperthandirt.com/pros...amed-handguns/

July 13, 2018, 02:01 PM	#1
glassguy Member Join Date: August 11, 2009 Location: Living on the edge of Florida Posts: 81	Stealth Arms 80% 1911 Anyone here have any experience with Stealth Arms, or something like them, regarding their 80% 1911 receivers and their jig for completing them? It is an aluminum receiver and the video they post shows using what amounts to a hand tool to cut the rails and the barrel seat. Thanks, G

July 14, 2018, 03:47 PM	#3
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	MANY manufacturers-including Colt use aluminum for 1911-type receivers! __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

July 14, 2018, 03:09 PM	#2
glassguy Member Join Date: August 11, 2009 Location: Living on the edge of Florida Posts: 81	I also question whether aluminum is the proper material for ANY semiauto, especially a 1911. Is there any manufacturer out there that uses aluminum as a reciever?