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12-10-2012, 11:24 AM
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Frame Up Custom Build
Sorry, this is a bit long...
I mentioned a while back that I was going to start a custom build and was trying to decide whether to try to do it myself or farm it out. Well, in the end I wasn't confident enough in my own abilities to try it myself, given the cost of the parts. I got lucky and found a local guy who has done many. He actually lives just around the corner from me and is an active duty Navy Chief to boot. So he's doing the work and I'm watching over his shoulder as I can. I'll do the 2nd one myself after taking the Cylinder and Slide 1911 custom build course in March. I hope to document the build as best I can here. Here's a partial build list: Remsport Commander frame in carbon steel Caspian Naked Slide, Novak cut, in carbon steel Wilson Combat Match Barrel EGW Beavertail Grip Safety Gold Dot front sight, plain black rear sight Most of the other internals are EGW and WC, with some STI, EB, and Cylinder and Slide thrown in as well. The only parts not yet received are the slide (it's shipped), and the Novak thumb safety (it's backordered). So, it's a Commander, bobtailed pistol. It's going to be blued, and have a very minimalist flavor. It will be a working, carry gun. Here's a couple of pics of the work so far: The grip safety has been fitted and is being blended and shaped.  The mag release is being fitted and shaped.  More to follow... 
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If you love wealth more than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, depart from us in peace. We ask not your counsel nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you. May your chains rest lightly upon you and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen. -- Samuel Adams COTEP CBOB0676 KO4ENQ 
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12-10-2012, 03:17 PM
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glad you found someone close to where you live that will build your Dream 1911. Also you are very lucky that he will let you document it and take pics of it to post on here. So far it looks really nice keep us informed please........ Can't wait to see it when it is done....... 
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CBOB:0002 1905 Savage 380, 1978, 1980 DW Pistol Pacs, Severns Custom 1985 Springer 1911A1, 09 DW Marksman, S&W Model 19-6, GSG 1911 22LR. , S&W Model 29-2
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12-10-2012, 04:24 PM
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Good deal Tom, I hope it all works out well!!!
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"This is the 44 Magnum AutoMag and holds a 300 grain cartridge and if properly used can remove the fingerprints"!! COTEP # CBOB0152
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12-10-2012, 05:02 PM
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i love build threads, this is going to be one cool Commander!
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Criminals thrive on the indulgence of society's understanding. I have no such indulgence nor understanding of criminals. Neither does my .45.
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12-10-2012, 06:42 PM
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Navman! Doesn't matter what they think. It's what I think that counts! 
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If you love wealth more than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, depart from us in peace. We ask not your counsel nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you. May your chains rest lightly upon you and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen. -- Samuel Adams COTEP CBOB0676 KO4ENQ
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12-14-2012, 10:23 AM
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Slide dame in from Caspian. Fit up to the frame. Zero play (except front to back
). Smooth as oiled glass on glass. Wilson combat barrel hood and upper lugs fit to slide, bushing still needs to be final lapped in, tight as all hell right now.Pics later, heading to the gym right now.
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