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Want to build a 1911

JerGun
Well, I'm kinda new to this, but I really think I would like to build my own 1911.

I know you folks on the forum have a plethora of information with regard to what frame to start with, accessories, etc., but right now, I think I need to learn some more about guns in general.

I guess what I need is some gunsmithing information. Otherwise, I'll probably just make a mess, and that's not going to help anyone - except the smith who gets paid to fix it.

So where should I get started with this? Any good books or other resources I should look to first? Thanks in advance for any help!


JER
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  • LABWILD
    There is a book authored by Layne Simpson on customizing 1911's. AGA(American Gunsmithing Association) will also have info.
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  • JerGun
    Thanks for the info. I was looking for the AGA online and found the American Gunsmith Institute. Looks like they might have some good information for me. I'll be looking up Layne Simpson next. Thanks.

    JER
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  • Xracer
    Here's some more info for you:

    http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/tech/reliability_secrets.htm

    http://www.sightm1911.com/
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  • JerGun
    Excellent info! Thanks Xracer.

    I think I've got a lot of research ahead of me, but I'm pretty sure I'll be able to construct a nice showpiece one day.[:)]

    I'm glad I found Gunbroker and the forum, there's a lot of great people here. Hope everyone has a pleasant Holiday!

    JER
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  • sharpshooter039
    The AGA makes a tape or dvd on 1911's.This is where I started the first time I built one.There is also some good info on
    http://www.1911forum.com/
    If you get in a bind.

    [image]http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-10/869284/nogunnextdoor.gif[/image]
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  • JerGun
    Actually, I just stumbled onto 1911forum.com , and it's a pretty decent site. Thanks for the info. Now it looks like I'm gonna be reading some books and watching some videos for a while.
    Thanks again for the help.

    JER
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