Finishing my 1911 80% Frame

[RdHawg]

When I get done with it am I required to register it? What is involved with that?

I have long guns but this would be my first pistol. If it makes a difference I'm in Contra Costa county. Plan to use it for home defense/hunting side arm.

[jfifer]

No.

[WieDonE]

No and No
And absolutely No

[jfifer]

No.

[Squirly]

The "no" ^ related the "required"... But not registering has increased penalties for illegal use.

[jfifer]

That is true
don't CC or knock over ching lee's gas station or akhbars 7-11 and its all good homie.

[RdHawg]

I was slightly more concerned about illegal activities like - I have it improperly stored while transporting it and now some over zealous DA wants me to do 15 yrs for it. Or I knock of the dirtbag, coming in my door without knocking, and now go to jail for possession of an un-registered gun. Or the cops are checking out the burglary of my home, find it and I go to jail (Like the football yahoo this week with his ARs- don't get me started on that one....)

[Yerman]

Just a thought but why use a hand built 1911 that is not registered as a home defense weapon? I'd be concerned about potential reliability issues and post-use legal troubles if you actually had to use it for home defense. Why not buy something like a glock for the night stand and keep the project pistol for range use?

[RdHawg]

I have complete faith that when I get done with it, It will work every bit as well and reliable as any Glock - After 15 years as a machinist I know a bit about working metal. Plus with 3 littles around there won't be any night stand storage. The handle safety on the 1911 is also nice as it makes it hard for little hand to make it work should they - heaven forbid - ever get their hands on it.

[SMR510]

Don't use a one of a kind gun as a HD weapon, even under the best of circumstances you will be without it for some time.

I second buying a relatively inexpensive, mas production piece to keep for HD use.

[RdHawg]

Who said it will be a "one-of -a-kind"? Always easier to make more then one.

[Flintlock Tom]

...

I have long guns but this would be my first pistol. ...

So, you've never owned a handgun, but, you believe that if you build one it will operate flawlessly?

Interesting attitude.
Sometimes a gun made by a manufacturer who has been building them for a hundred years suffers a malfunction.

[jukyu-juichi]

I have complete faith that when I get done with it, It will work every bit as well and reliable as any Glock - After 15 years as a machinist I know a bit about working metal. Plus with 3 littles around there won't be any night stand storage. The handle safety on the 1911 is also nice as it makes it hard for little hand to make it work should they - heaven forbid - ever get their hands on it.

Good for you, don't let these nay sayers discourage you. Most of them have never cut a piece of metal in their life. The very fact that they are not machinists and making wild claims about anyone's handgun build is quite humorous. They will go ranting on about various things, but just ignore them.

[Bug Splat]

Good for you, don't let these nay sayers discourage you. Most of them have never cut a piece of metal in their life. The very fact that they are not machinists and making wild claims about anyone's handgun build is quite humorous. They will go ranting on about various things, but just ignore them.

Agreed. I only trust guns I personally work on. Machined many of my own parts and trust them 100%.

Please post pics when you are done

[CASEC]

You are exposing yourself to additional liability in the case of a defensive shooting. That may be acceptable to you under the circumstances but if it's not I would recommend you research the topic. You might even ask an attorney if you need confirmation.