1911 build

[johny5]

Anyone here have experience with the Apex Tactical - Ejector Pin Fixture?

 

[johny5]

I decided to bite the proverbial bullet and buy one of these jigs, since I was not satisfied with the fit of the ejector. Long-story-short, this jig is excellent.

With it, I was able to fit the ejector in 15 minutes. To anyone looking for an effective way to secure and properly fit a 1911 ejector, I highly recommend this thing.

 

[churchmouse]

I decided to bite the proverbial bullet and buy one of these jigs, since I was not satisfied with the fit of the ejector. Long-story-short, this jig is excellent.

With it, I was able to fit the ejector in 15 minutes. To anyone looking for an effective way to secure and properly fit a 1911 ejector, I highly recommend this thing.

I fit mine up old school but this might be worth a look-see.

 

[johny5]

I fit mine up old school but this might be worth a look-see.

Let me know if you'd like to give it a whirl. Happy to loan it to you.

 

[johny5]

Has anyone here tried the Wilson Combat V-grip mainspring housing? Is so, did you like it?

 

[johny5]

Went to class at the compound this morning. Mouse looked things over, provided some pointers about fit and finish for future projects.

Overall, I walked away with a "Respectable First Effort".

Have to say, I was pretty happy with that.

 

[Steel and wood]

Glad you got it finished I would have not tried it. Now waiting on the pictures

 

[Plinker556]

Always wanted to do this, please keep the updates coming. Ill be checking in!
Wish someone in Indiana would create a 1911 smithing class.

Also watching, been curious for a few years. I would like to build a 9mm 1911 and a class would be good.

 

[johny5]

Also watching, been curious for a few years. I would like to build a 9mm 1911 and a class would be good.

I did this with a combination of youtube videos, a couple books and the help of Churchmouse. As mentioned up-thread, he was also kind enough to look things over and provide some good pointers for any future builds.

I will look to get some final pictures up this week.

If you are considering a build, I would really encourage you to do it. You will not save any money doing it, but you will learn a lot. The pistol I built won't win any beauty contests, but I am really proud of it and feel a genuine connection with it.

I wonder of we could get CM and/or AllenM to hold a build class....

 

[churchmouse]

I did this with a combination of youtube videos, a couple books and the help of Churchmouse. As mentioned up-thread, he was also kind enough to look things over and provide some good pointers for any future builds.

I will look to get some final pictures up this week.

If you are considering a build, I would really encourage you to do it. You will not save any money doing it, but you will learn a lot. The pistol I built won't win any beauty contests, but I am really proud of it and feel a genuine connection with it.

I wonder of we could get CM and/or AllenM to hold a build class....

If I have the time.....and I like you.......I work for cheese burgers.

I would consider helping in the assembly phase if you were to acquire all the proper parts. Now understand me and a 9mm 1911 might cause a rift in the warp time continuum so there is that to consider.

As Johny 5 already knows it takes the right tools/patience and time to do one of these. They do not get fit up in 1 afternoon. Especially if there are slide to frame fit up to deal with.

But I have to like you 1st.......

 

[drillsgt]

Also watching, been curious for a few years. I would like to build a 9mm 1911 and a class would be good.

I've thought about doing this as sort of an informal INGO get together but would need a suitable location. I've helped members out individually but it might be fun to get a group together.

 

[USMC_0311]

I've thought about doing this as sort of an informal INGO get together but would need a suitable location. I've helped members out individually but it might be fun to get a group together.

I was thinking maybe a Zoom meeting might work real nice for something like this.

 

[AllenM]

I've thought about doing this as sort of an informal INGO get together but would need a suitable location. I've helped members out individually but it might be fun to get a group together.

I have a building. I think it would be cool to share tips and tricks.

 

[johny5]

I have a building. I think it would be cool to share tips and tricks.

This happens, I'm in!

Have cheeseburgers, will travel.

 

[Plinker556]

I've thought about doing this as sort of an informal INGO get together but would need a suitable location. I've helped members out individually but it might be fun to get a group together.

I would be interested for sure, I have been hesitant to dive in thinking that I don't know what I don't know and would hate to get over my head ending up with a cool paperweight.

 

[drillsgt]

I have a building. I think it would be cool to share tips and tricks.

That'd be great, we could cover topics relevant to what the home hobbyist can do with minimal tools/fixtures etc.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

sign me up.

 

[AllenM]

That'd be great, we could cover topics relevant to what the home hobbyist can do with minimal tools/fixtures etc.

Sound like fun

 

[johny5]

Allen, are there specific dates that you and your facility are available?

 

[AllenM]

At this point I am free any weekend in October and early November