1911 Build Workshop 10/31/20 FREE

[obijohn]

I just wanted to put out for those that changed their trigger components when you head to the range start out with two rounds and then work your way up to test it out.

This is stellar advice. Don't ask me how I know.

 

[obijohn]

It was a pleasure to attend. Thanks to all present for a good day.

 

[mcapo]

The end result from stock parts was a very acceptable and slick trigger. I have a C&S kit for it but that might wait.

After a little range time, the gun will head back to Allen for some machine time for a little look good-go fast work.

 

[obijohn]

Sort of wished we had gotten photos of all the pistols in attendance.

 

[churchmouse]

This is stellar advice. Don't ask me how I know.

Ditto.

The RO's will have funny faces and attitudes.

 

[churchmouse]

The end result from stock parts was a very acceptable and slick trigger. I have a C&S kit for it but that might wait.

After a little range time, the gun will head back to Allen for some machine time for a little look good-go fast work.

I really should have snagged those grips when you kept leaving them on my table.....

 

[churchmouse]

SoloMcfly's antique old school parts gun did not fare well with the upgrades.
I took it home and found a few issues that we run into when your gun is not a newer tightly spec. piece.
The trigger bar was deformed from him getting as bit anxious when things went south.
I used my trigger bar anvil and set it right...

The safety in this pic is a replacement from my parts stores. It is fit up and functions as it should. Many times when we put new hammers in the frame the safety is not happy. This one was straight up Pi$$ed.
The new hammer interfered with the grip safety just enough to cause issues that combined with the deformed trigger bow and the thumb safety caused other issues. I clearanced the safety tail and wee are good to go now.

This is the end result and a perfect carry trigger for this old war horse.....

I really enjoyed the fellowship and sharing of knowledge. Great day peoples.

We might do another one in January.

 

[johny5]

We might do another one in January.

 

[johny5]

A couple guys asked about the tool that AllenM was using to inspect the sear/hammer contact. It is a YAVAPAI 1911 Sear Tool.

Brownell's is currently sold out, but here is a link so that folks have the name and description of the tool.

https://www.brownells.com/aspx/search/productdetail.aspx?pid=928

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

Thats a sweet piece there, I cant wait to take it for a test drive.
As for January, I'm in. A new barrel could be cool.. maybe something threaded?

 

[obijohn]

Since I didn't spend any money, yet, my wife may let me come play in January. Barrel fitting would be a great topic. You can get away with sloppy frame to slide fit, but if the barrel isn't right, top and bottom, things get broken.
I'd like to see the current hotness regarding bushing fitment.

 

[AllenM]

As far as barrel fitting goes, if it is a gunsmith fit barrel there is specific tooling in addition to having a mill to do it properly.
Which the thought behind the class was more geared toward the average tools most people could afford.

I am not sure how this would fit into what we did Saturday.
You can fit bushings by hand but even that goes much smoother on a lathe

 

[churchmouse]

As far as barrel fitting goes, if it is a gunsmith fit barrel there is specific tooling in addition to having a mill to do it properly.
Which the thought behind the class was more geared toward the average tools most people could afford.

I am not sure how this would fit into what we did Saturday.
You can fit bushings by hand but even that goes much smoother on a lathe

I would say we can discuss it and the benifits of doing it.

Solo........nope. Not doing anything else to "That" gun. Just not the right candidate for modern upgrades. As you saw what happened Saturday. Sometimes you just need to enjoy them as they are if they are fun to shoot. Just shoot them.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

I've got my grip screw bushings coming from WC.
drillsgt offered to help me stake them.
If there's another one in January then I'll have to get myself a project gun for Christmas. I like that idea!
We should have a 1911 range day, try each other's guns, I'll bring extra ammo

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

Yup. Sounds like you are telling me I need to buy another 1911 for playing with. Dang it

 

[johny5]

I've got my grip screw bushings coming from WC.
drillsgt offered to help me stake them.

They need to be staked?

Still so much for me to learn...

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

I've got my grip screw bushings coming from WC.
drillsgt offered to help me stake them.
If there's another one in January then I'll have to get myself a project gun for Christmas. I like that idea!
We should have a 1911 range day, try each other's guns, I'll bring extra ammo

perhaps after the election ammo will return to a reasonable price and we can do this

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

They need to be staked?

Still so much for me to learn...

apparently loctite is too weak for my hulk-like treatment of grip screws

 

[churchmouse]

Yup. Sounds like you are telling me I need to buy another 1911 for playing with. Dang it

I pretty much tried to say that without actually saying it when I saw the gun you brought.

Yup. Gather your forces and go out among them. Get something a bit more up to date and then lets get silly with it.

 

[gregkl]

Alas, if only my 1911 wasn't a blasphemous 9 MM, I'd think about the next one.

But, then again, Allen has already worked some magic on it, so I'm not sure what I would do other than the fellowship.