My first DIY 1911

[smittty]

The frame is anodized aluminum, the lower parts are from various manufactures as I bought what was available and relatvely inexpensive and the upper is a kimber conversion kit.

Future work includes checkering the front strap and alumahyde the frame. In the long run I plan to build it into a 9mm.

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[MA2]

One of my favorite 1911 flat trigger

[INFAMOUS762X39]

Looking sweet! Keep us updated!

[tdyoung1958]

Looks good

[sdallace]

I so want to do this

[InGrAM]

Looks great!

Makes me want to start another kitchen table 1911

[PachecoFTW]

Dude pics of progress would kick add.

[E92335i]

Awesome!

[smittty]

Dude pics of progress would kick add.

I got the parts yesterday and all I could think about was building it. Stopping to take pictures never crossed my mind. Heck, I didn't stop to eat until I was done!

There I was building a gun on the kitchen table as my wife is trying to feed the kids...she wasn't impressed until she held my gun :-)

[morrcarr67]

What paperweight did you start with?

[smittty]

What paperweight did you start with?

It's a Ranger Machine & Tool alloy receiver from the early 80's. I found it new in the original box at my local FFL.

It's was a lucky find because I've been wanting an alloy frame 1911 for a long time, I just couldn't justify the cost of one of the very few that are on the roster.

[morrcarr67]

It's a Ranger Machine & Tool alloy receiver from the early 80's. I found it new in the original box at my local FFL.

It's was a lucky find because I've been wanting an alloy frame 1911 for a long time, I just couldn't justify the cost of one of the very few that are on the roster.

Cool. Nice find.