Many gun enthusiasts prefer to build their own 1911 pistols from the ground up using parts and 1911 kits. The operations left to be completed are slide rails, hammer and sear pin holes, and barrel seat. It would also be nice if you mentioned that Stealth Arms parts are all made "in-house", and that they guarantee everything they sell. Unfortunately, the drill bit broke just under the surface of the jig and the into the slight hole that it made in the frame and made it impossible to remove the frame from the jig. Good quality military spec frame. I was so excited to start this project in the beginning, but it quickly became my most dreaded project to date. Machining looks nice and clean. excess down in the future when I go to put the finishing touches on this gun. Your support allows us to continue to produce the quality content that you expect from us. Ordered 80% 1911 frame on 11/10/2020 received 11/12/2020 very nice. Hi, I'm Eric Hung and I got into guns when I was around 25 and started with YouTube videos, scouring forums, and eventually taking a bunch of classes. ANY AND ALL PARTS INCLUDED ARE RANDOM (PLUNGER TUBE, GRIP SCREW BUSHING, ETC.) After doing my research, I decided on Tactical Machinings blemished 1911 Government frame. Fusion Firearms provides 1911 build kits, Pistol parts, including frames, triggers, slide parts, safeties, barrels, complete 1911 top-end assemblies and much more. After replacing these with correct parts, the slide fit like glove. High-end refinements may include, ramp barrel cuts, front-strap texturing, tactical rails, .25 radius beavertail grip safety cut, and the list goes on. Our sights are rugged and made for the ultimate shooting experience. This is a build it yourself 1911 kit. The only fitting I did was for the beavertail because i wanted some fancy wilson combat part and some slight polishing of the magazine catch just to make it go in easier. Your Information will never be shared with any third party. I drilled the hammer and sear pin holes on the left side with no issues. Bar-stock material will have the most consistent quality and integrity. So stay away from The Buffalo. At AMI Defense, we use a net shape investment casting process; allowing us to produce multiple frames at a time, saving you time and money. Can possibly use rail cutting tools of other companies, but was made for milling machine or careful drill press. A no-frills 1911 pistol has lower features and refinements. Shipping $4.65 (Shipping was combined with another item so I divided the cost evenly). The 70 series being the more traditional and most popular of the two. Purchased 17Oct2018. In addition to the 80% 1911 frames, the company will sell a reusable jig. To create online store ShopFactory eCommerce software was used. But how many of us have built one? If you would like to learn more about building a 1911, we have you covered there too. This is a not an FFL item. Dozens of companies make the Colt 1911 style pistols today, creating dozens of variants and giving rising to limitless options. Stay tuned for future adventures of this pistol as I take it from a functioning gun to something more enjoyable. What used to require complex machining and a gunsmith to fit together, can now be done at home by anyone brave enough to try thanks to 80% frames and kits. anything extra and your I am of legal age to purchase products from your website. You'll now receive newsletters of our best articles on techniques, More products will soon be available. This is a stock photo, actual firearm may vary. Here well give you a comparison of three popular 1911 80% productsfrom Stealth Arms, 1911 Builders, and Tactical Machining. The sights Index finger/thumb rest grip. JavaScript is disabled. https://www.1911forum.com/threads/16-inch-1911-carbine-build-let-the-oddity-begin.1031489/. Not being one to let a good disaster go to waste; I decided to see if I could fix the frame. FULLY BACKED BY FUSION WITH A LIMITED LIFETIME WARRENTY! At this time there is a 1 week lead time for engravings to be processed. Most 1911 builders, if they are using an 80 Series frame will scrap these parts and use a filler-plate to basically transform the pistol back to a 70 series style. plunger tube staking tool $30 1911 80% BOBTAIL COMMANDER SERIES 80 FRAME 416R WITH CHECKERED GRIP AND MSH INCLUDED $ 270.00 $ 250.00 Sale! Meaning, if you are trying to use a frame that is not Colt compatible you will be limited on the parts you can use and this leads to being backed into a corner with bastard or non-compatible parts. This solid carbide drill bit did the trick and cut right through the frame with no problems. Copyright 2023 Stealth Arms. Regardless of the base material process, additional machining is necessary regardless of initial process. Gunsmith fit is just a fancy way of saying that they are oversized and need to be hand fitted. blem parts blem 1911 commander non functional slide 9mm 416 f/r serrations with novak sight cuts $ 225.00 $ 40.00. . This Item Must Be Shipped To A Federal Firearm License (FFL) Holder. The basic processes are investment casting, forging, and bar-stock. Although its still very manageable. Was . This is never going to be the best 1911 I built. Under the 1911builders.com complete kit picture, you captioned it as "Stealth Arms Build Kit." Trigger upgrade kit also includes 1 sear, 1 sear spring, 1 disconnector, 1 strut, 1 sear pin, 1 hammer pin, & 1 strut pin. Posted by Nathaniel Osborn on Jun 13th 2021, Overall this has been a great frame. The revolutionary new pistol based on the 1911 platform. 80% TM GOVT 1911 frames are CNC machined from an investment casting of 4140 ordnance grade steel. The biggest difference i noticed was that 1911builders frames have a space cut out for the plunger tube feet to mushroom into when staking where Stealth Arms frames did not give the extra space. This is the frame that I am using for the SARCO 16 inch Carbine build. the final product came out 3x better IMO after i polished the gun. Assembly / Disassembly of your 1911 Pistol. Thanks! Most 1911 parts are gunsmith fit. Add to Cart . However, this magazine refuses to hold the slide back when it is empty. Mobile mode It is to just explain the complete understanding of the processes and the pro and cons. I know that this is a blemished frame, but it was looking more like a frame the failed quality control for more than blemishes. In-addition to the 1911 being a pistol that is designed to last limitless generations of use, it is also one of the most ergonomic and user-friendly designs. Quick View Officer 1911 OFFICER NO FRAME REBUILD KIT 3.5 45/9MM STAINLESS WITH NOVAK CUT SLIDE $ 900.00 Sale! 1911 Builders 1911 80% Calibers: .45 ACP and 9mm for some of the stainless steel Officer (3) kits Frame Materials: Three to choose from! lower receivers for AR-15 rifles, 80 percent receivers, 1911 80% frames, parts, accessories, lower parts kits, and 80 percent frames. So check back often if you don't see what your looking for. Fully assembled, fitted and tested Fusion Firearms, 1911 pistol frames with all internal parts fitted, Grip screw bushings installed, grip screws, and slide stop. The password should contain at least 8 characters with at least one number or special character. 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For instructions on how to enable JavaScript, please see the help section of your browser. I had to fit the thumb safety, which is normal. These pre-fit kits come completely machined with all necessary holes tapped and reamed. Create your own gunsmith fit. The operations left to be completed are slide rails, hammer and sear pin holes, and barrel seat. All BATFE, GCA & NFA Rules Apply! Its the original, full-sized frame was designed by John Moses Browning in approximately 1905 and adopted for production through Colt for the USA Army in 1911. This figure is exclusive of tooling and jigs. We'll only use the information provided according to our privacy policy. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. newest production model 80% 1911. Verified this by trying to fix the slide to a SA frame, and fixing the SA slide to this frame. I just finished a Stealth Arms kit and as someone with zero experience in gunsmithing or machining it couldn't have been easier. Only parkerized finish currently available. We have everything you will ever need to complete your build. They can be cut using the stealth arms phantom after being decked but i prefer the MatrixPrecisionParts rail cutter. They indicate in their instructions that hand fitting will be required with the beavertail grip safety and the thumb safety but I also filed an undercut in the slide stop to make it easier to snap over the plunger tube pin. It sports a 5-inch barrel and an overall length of 8.25 inches. 1911 has three common frame sizes, i.e., government, commander, and officer. Fusion Firearms now supplying High Quality Shotgun parts in conjunction with our new "Liberty Series" Shotgun Line! I havent built any of them yet but each has their merits based on frame materials, pricing differences, finish, and calibers. I was hoping this frame was ramped version, but its not. FFL REQUIRED AT TIME OF PURCHASE. If you do discover the blemish, you can take some additional steps in the finishing process to remove them. I am going to file the. Around the same time that I was looking for this frame, I was working on our 80% Arms AR15 jig video. Browse our site! This size frame is very popular for concealed carry and defensive applications. I contacted Tactical Machining to double-check the type of steel that frame was made up of ( it is 4140 steel and heat-treated to 28-30 rockwell for you machining people out there). This is not a complete frame and still requires machining to be done. Trigger & Internal Polishing For Glock Pistols $65.00. However, it will be a fun gun to shoot. MIL-STD-1913 picatinny rail. The Stealth Arms 1911 80% Frame is perfect for gunsmiths and DIYers. My suggestion is don't wait more than 120 days to file a complaint with your bank. Quality Shotgun parts in conjunction with our new `` Liberty series '' Shotgun Line and refinements is stock! 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