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I've been collecting M1911-A1 parts for the last few years hoping to assemble them to an "80%" frame from Tactical Machining.
With our move to Oregon my tool bench is still in storage waiting for our new house to be finished. So, I really didn't have the tools or work area to finish the frame.
Last month Palmetto State Armory had a blemished 1911 frame on sale for $99. I grabbed it up and threw all the parts together this week. Everything fit nicely, but I'm still trying to figure out how to stake the plunger tube without buying the $50 tool.
It all seems to work and cycle properly, but I don't want to bang away with it until I get the tube installed.
The top gun is the new "parts gun" and the bottom is a Springfield Armory 1911 that I've had for many years.
When I didn't know how the sear and disconnector fit together I took the SA apart to see.
And, it looks like I still have enough parts kicking around to assemble one more gun on the Tactical Machining frame.
With our move to Oregon my tool bench is still in storage waiting for our new house to be finished. So, I really didn't have the tools or work area to finish the frame.
Last month Palmetto State Armory had a blemished 1911 frame on sale for $99. I grabbed it up and threw all the parts together this week. Everything fit nicely, but I'm still trying to figure out how to stake the plunger tube without buying the $50 tool.
It all seems to work and cycle properly, but I don't want to bang away with it until I get the tube installed.
The top gun is the new "parts gun" and the bottom is a Springfield Armory 1911 that I've had for many years.
When I didn't know how the sear and disconnector fit together I took the SA apart to see.
And, it looks like I still have enough parts kicking around to assemble one more gun on the Tactical Machining frame.
