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schambers
15 April 2015, 11:09
After a lot of number juggling, it looks like it'll be cheaper for me to buy a blank slide and frame for my 1911 build, rather than buy a finished 1911 and modify it.

So I ordered a Caspian slide and frame today, for some reason I expected it to come within a week or two.
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Nope! 8-10 weeks beofre the slide and frame will ship.

Thats ok though, as it will give me time to collect the other bits and peaces. It will also give me time to figure out how I can document this process. I've considdered taking pictures and doing write-ups but that seems like a lot of work.

Would you all be interested in watching youtube videos of the process? or reading about it? Would you be interested in the process at all? Some input on this subject would be appreciated.

I've also been keeping a spreadsheet of all modifications/ prices associated with the build, and I can post that somewhere if you all are interested.

Ride4frnt
15 April 2015, 11:21
YouTube is great! Would keep my interest longer than reading, imo, and I'm very interested to follow this as its a project I would like to work on as well.

WHSmithIV
15 April 2015, 12:12
YouTube is fine with me. I'd also like to see the spreadsheet!

Jerry R
15 April 2015, 12:49
Would you all be interested in watching youtube videos of the process? or reading about it?

Both would be ideal. Video of the process to see how it is done, but with photos to study at each step.

Txfilmmaker
15 April 2015, 16:08
Both or at least YouTube. Thanks.


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schambers
20 April 2015, 17:14
Just made a quick video to test out my camera setup and how uploading to youtube works. I'm still waiting on more parts to come in so I decided to talk about the basic tools that I'll be using.

Let me know what you guys think, or if you would like me to do something different with the video in the future.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=x7kiN_ehm-o

Close up Sear Jig
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-31AEraEgxVGhNVC-cEi2YO_ItVEgioi9jCMt-BjiWI=w1139-h756

Broken Arkansas Stone [BD]
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4IKDWmcUhYo/VTWJ6qK1pKI/AAAAAAAABg4/HaIEQQFg3ik/w1139-h756-no/DSC02406.JPG

10-8 Stuff
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ofY0SxjuX8Q/VTWJ_BKzgwI/AAAAAAAABhA/NqLKh81vIy0/w1139-h756-no/DSC02407.JPG

Used v. New Coarse Ceramic Stone
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-J9p1A4ONJ6g/VTWKDl9rOXI/AAAAAAAABhI/ggp2n-aXnI4/w1139-h756-no/DSC02408.JPG

GOST
20 April 2015, 18:25
This is gonna be nice, keep us updated.

mustangfreek
21 April 2015, 01:10
This is gonna be nice, keep us updated.

X2...

schambers
7 June 2015, 03:47
Posted some more videos yesterday. They are processing right now but should be active in about an hour.

Caspian shipped the frame and it should be here some time this week! very excited!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=LMUC6zlThi8

aaannd....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=RlOVI9QJtng

Peaks'n'Valleys
23 June 2015, 22:39
This is something I have never had nerve enough to try though I have always wanted too. I will definitely be following along. Good stuff so far. Keep 'em coming.

schambers
24 June 2015, 08:34
FYSA, I got the frame and slide in last week. Just having trouble finding time to block out for a video. Hope to post one this coming weekend

schambers
30 June 2015, 17:22
Just uploaded another video discussing the different features and specs of the slide and frame.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/yS1jA6L1POEd1BLFUyW7QxMtWNHTJg_Q1oDZElgZH18=w726-h441-no


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=AVmDjIAGbYo

schambers
11 August 2015, 04:35
Apologies for not updating this thread recently. Professional and personal life have become very hectic in the past few weeks.

I was able to fit the bushing recently so I will post something about that, hopefully in a week or two.

schambers
27 September 2015, 13:52
FINALLY sat down and made another video about fitting the bushing to the slide. I didn't document the actual process but hopefully I explained the process in enough detail to where it makes sense.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=b6dN_OE8rN4


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2nJ_ttXVux4BUcRCeg-gTUV7GxVyuo7DlHuPXPKuXxmke5mg6YXxc2qGwGkDnt9K-kYPfaGOmN0ZsskMT2ynBZ6k2ksRlDKm12qAJDYHsIHKFOdqlQE HnXRPqWBn_tRbJ-0BskK5CNSsU0owWl-xI0nX447d3lJReLE9Il7sApBIhpZl7657Mrz86cUuaWRq1_dFB 9FVFO22SnW8JYr81dm3ad9fL4PQvhy3z9yG7ZWHG1yZzECwdBg 39uWZh7EFhEikcBPYXbjXWJYFuyCOpik4ncGT79ZIH33UTZDAO kOYzOaL9ePQi2Jhb30hnI25Hnu7PjDgnBMjrCEoQP6EMkYC7T-WkOwc9THZ4seddd0e1vcI1TydX-7mXVvfzBr1DMPHpBPX2zQ__QTDxceGCoqzP3puPvUcWY_OKWGs e5aJaCbyFBdnemrOiBEBQxmxSkVpOYKPmzGE6tvGipUimFF8CZ 6-93NAZH-MbYunBkN8hUOs1s9LNUaNuLkFpUkcFKKUMBbmsGTE5iGEv0sMi sh-d-wd79sIyt3s_670wb8=w1298-h861-no

UWone77
27 September 2015, 14:05
That is turning out fantastic!

schambers
20 February 2016, 13:47
FINALLY made some more progress on the 1911 build. blending video below. enjoy!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=4cFP7dWANYU

http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=669&d=1455997363

Army203
20 February 2016, 16:47
Good parts selection for your build. I do have to ask if you are going to bob the hammer since the old school hammers don't work with the beaver tail grip safety very well? Also, let us know how the milled plunger tube works on that frame. The one reason guys who build 1911s avoid milled plunger tubes is the fear of crushing it.

Looks like a fun project!

schambers
20 February 2016, 17:42
Decided to go with a standard hammer since I made that video. Doing a good job on the bob tailing of the original would have required more skill than I have.

I'll let you know if I have any problems with the plunger. I don't expect this gun to see a very high round count so I'm not very worried

Army203
20 February 2016, 19:21
Decided to go with a standard hammer since I made that video. Doing a good job on the bob tailing of the original would have required more skill than I have.

I'll let you know if I have any problems with the plunger. I don't expect this gun to see a very high round count so I'm not very worried

I think the only way the plunger tube gets crushed is by doing dumb things. Like putting the frame in the vise and crushing it that way. I don't see you having any issues with it.

Now if you do have problems with that spur hammer not working with the grip safety. Harrison makes a retro bobbed spur hammer. http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/trigger-group-parts/performance-enhancing-kits/1911-retro-hammer-ignition-set-prod44820.aspx

I love the look of spur hammers on 1911s and one of my next builds will have that type of ignition set used. Love your project and I will be looking forward to seeing your progress.

schambers
10 April 2016, 09:06
Finally got all the parts installed and fitted. Decided to switch the spur hammer with a more modern style. Also blended the firind pin retainer and made some refinements to the magazine release and thumb safety interface with the trigger bar.

The gun is EXTREMELY tight right now. Hoping it will smooth itself out upon test firing. Work is pretty busy right now but I'm hoping to get to a range some time next week.

http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=993&d=1460304121

http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=992&d=1460304105

schambers
3 July 2016, 15:09
More updates on the 1911 build.

Decided I might change some overall finishing decisions on the build but those won't happen for a while, as this build constantly takes a back seat to other projects.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=rseMHzjCjII