Started a 1911 build

**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

Originally Posted by schambers

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.

Close up Sear Jig

Broken Arkansas Stone

10-8 Stuff

Used v. New Coarse Ceramic Stone

**GOST** · 20 April 2015, 18:25

This is gonna be nice, keep us updated.

**mustangfreek** · 21 April 2015, 01:10

Originally Posted by GOST

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!

aaannd....

**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.

**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.

**UWone77** · 27 September 2015, 14:05

That is turning out fantastic!

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