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Originally Posted by Soukus
UNO. Give it up man. Just because you've been conditioned by your smith to think he's God as you write him a big check doesn't mean it's the only way. I seem to recall your posts on the "good bolt action" thread as if there was no way in hell one could own a good shooting rifle for less than a couple of grand and none that wasn't blessed by some iconic smith. It's just not true.
A 1911 is an extremely simple design and the parts market is full of high quality parts. I don't expect this to cost me anymore than what I spent on my last factory pistol. I've added up the parts cost using premium parts that I like and it's not going to cost me the fortune you think it will.
There are plenty of successful builds out there and plenty of failed builds, but I think we can group the builders into two groups of logical and mechanical aptitude. It's not due to a lack of parts selection, flawed design or lack of gunsmith degree (can't you get those online nowadays?)  |
Honestly compared to modern pistols a 1911 is a very complex design. Modern pistols tend to be much simpler....but that still doesn't mean you cannot build a 1911 yourself.
Getting the proper fit/engagement of the sear and trigger are the trickiest parts.