Hi all,
My son and I are both novice gun tinkerers. I've done a few moderate restorations and repairs, some of which he has helped with. We both want another 1911 and have decided to try and build custom guns from the ground up.
We both want 70 series, both in .45.
He wants an all steel full size blued gun. He still hasn't decided if he wants a classic type or more of a race gun setup.
I'm looking for an alloy frame commander with Bob tail cut. Leaning towards a wilson/nowlin cut for a ramped barrel.
We are still very much in the research phase. We have a few books and reference guides. I have a decent assortment of tools but know I'll need a few more specialized things. I have access to a small milling/lathe but little experience. I know I'll need a good set of stone files, some jigs, and possibly a few specialty bits.
We're both researching frame and slide manufacturers/dealers.
With our budget this will likely be a multi year project. I will post pics as we go but likely will be a slow progression.
Any advice on any of the above as well as stuff I may not have considered yet will be very welcome.
My son and I are both novice gun tinkerers. I've done a few moderate restorations and repairs, some of which he has helped with. We both want another 1911 and have decided to try and build custom guns from the ground up.
We both want 70 series, both in .45.
He wants an all steel full size blued gun. He still hasn't decided if he wants a classic type or more of a race gun setup.
I'm looking for an alloy frame commander with Bob tail cut. Leaning towards a wilson/nowlin cut for a ramped barrel.
We are still very much in the research phase. We have a few books and reference guides. I have a decent assortment of tools but know I'll need a few more specialized things. I have access to a small milling/lathe but little experience. I know I'll need a good set of stone files, some jigs, and possibly a few specialty bits.
We're both researching frame and slide manufacturers/dealers.
With our budget this will likely be a multi year project. I will post pics as we go but likely will be a slow progression.
Any advice on any of the above as well as stuff I may not have considered yet will be very welcome.