Lets Talk 80% 1911

[evollep3]

Would you do it?
How much is the ACTUAL Cost at the end?
Is it worth it?

Never done one thought about it doing one verse just buying one I figure Im just going to change a bunch of crap out any how so why not right?

[ERdept]

I don't really understand your question. Can you rephrase it?

[sd_shooter]

I don't really understand your question. Can you rephrase it?

I think he's talking about building a 1911 from an 80% lower, just like you'd build an AR from an 80% lower or an AK from a flat. You buy a mostly milled frame and mill the rest at home using your drill press (or whatever tools you have.)

I'm interested too, I'm sure someone on this board has done it.

[XJJack]

If you are thinking about it to save money, don't. You will spend more, but it will be something you made from what ever % you want.

[evollep3]

If you are thinking about it to save money, don't. You will spend more, but it will be something you made from what ever % you want.

its not really to save money but the fact i build the sucker

[leelaw]

Expect it to cost over $2,000 for parts for a quality build. Add tooling costs on top of that.

If you do it right, you can have a very nice pistol.

[AJAX22]

if you have a mill or access to a mill and just want a beater it can probably be done for around 400 per unit (including tooling and parts)