1911 barrel help

[Mr-Derek]

I have 2 questions.

1. I'm starting first my first 1911 (.45 ACP GOV.) from parts. I don't know much about what is good and what is bad in the world of 1911's, so I'm looking forward to learning. First I need a barrel and bushing. Recommendations and why you are making that recommendation please.
2. Can you point me to some resources to learn about what is quality and what is not so much? There is an unbelievable amount of variations on everything and I just have no idea if it's crap or not. I know I what quality but i also know some parts you can get common rather than top quality stuff.

[Snoopy47]

Every thing is going to need hand fitting.

Your problem is going to be from choosing quality parts that need less fitting, but fitting nonetheless, and botch them up, verses going cheap, and just dealing with the additional learning process required to fit them.

[tophatjones]

Start with these:

https://www.amazon.com/Colt-45-automatic-shop-manual/dp/B0006EVYAU

https://www.amazon.com/U-S-M1911-M1911A1-Pistols-Commercial/dp/B000HEGCQ0

They won't tell you about the specific differences between parts manufacturers, but they'll show you the level of involvement it takes to build a 1911.

[Mr-Derek]

Every thing is going to need hand fitting

That's the part I'm looking forward to. I love that custom feel.

[Robert1234]

I've used Kart Easy Fit barrel/bushings on two guns with great success. Relatively easy to fit and very affordable (about $200.00). And accurate.

[craneman]

I second Robert1234's Kart recommendation and add I have also had great success with the Ed Brown semi-drop in barrel. Both were pretty straight forward. The do require some fitting and can be confusing as to where they need fitting if you ate not real familiar with 1911 barrel fitting. They are both more accurate than I am capable is shooting.

Look up mosinvirus youtube videos on barrel fitting. His descriptive style and video quality really helps the process. Become really familiar with the proper function of a 1911. There is a lot of bad info out there and some pitfalls if you are not familiar with how it is SUPPOSED to work.

[divingin]

+1 on Kuhnhausen's book. Pretty much everything you need to know about the 1911 is in there, from operation to fitting to accurizing.

jky

[Milsurp Collector]

Start with these:

https://www.amazon.com/Colt-45-automatic-shop-manual/dp/B0006EVYAU

https://www.amazon.com/U-S-M1911-M1911A1-Pistols-Commercial/dp/B000HEGCQ0

They won't tell you about the specific differences between parts manufacturers, but they'll show you the level of involvement it takes to build a 1911.

This is also good https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/18...V8CEDCR3H36JB4

[Bigedski]

Robert1234 is correct get the kart barrel, also pick up a couple of good books, the ones I recommend are 1. The M1911 complete assembly guide, by Walt Kuleck and Drake Oldham 2. Vol 1&2 The Colt .45 Automatic a shop manual, by Jerry Kuhnhausen. these can be found online or at gunshows.
Then you need to purchase some fitting tools, go to the BROWNELS web sight and also the midway web sight you can get what ever you need there.