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    Here is the updated parts list. In order to make a fair comparison, I only compared prices of readily available items (READ: non-used items). This busted the $900 price point (currently at $940 for parts). If you have any suggestions to bring the cost below $900 bucks again please let me know. A couple of 'used' items that are readily available would do the trick (e.g. picking up a take-off STI grip. I see them sometimes listed for $80).
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    Ok. Curiosity of how good or bad the e-sarco.com kit is got the best of me I ordered it. Wanted the one without the barrel but that was not available. It's not like me to not use titanium internals in my STI, but most stock 1911's don't have those either. Finish I'm goint to have to add to the list. Gun blueing costs me 35 bucks at a local shop. Of course I have to do the prep work...so I better add sandpaper to the list. Kerosene I have plenty and since one could use water for finishing, I'm not going to add that to the cost.
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    I'm not trying to build another gun like this: Maybe something like this for the price of a regular Colt or Kimber 1911:
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    Good point. One needs the ability to build it. Otherwise this topic is a mute point because the budget would be blown on labor.
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    ...so I asked myself the question "What is the cheapest 2011 I can build?". I generally buy top end parts for all my competition 2011's and the cost is generally around $1400 - $1600 in parts. After reading about kguns11' frames (Freedom Gunworks), I decided to order one for a open build. Long story short, I ordered two and therefore I will have one ready for an additional build. So back to the original question... What is the cheapest way one could build a 2011? Can a reliable 2011 be built for less than $900 in readily availabe parts? -TriggerMeister P.S. This post has nothing to do with buying an 2011 vs. building one. Currently, this is a brainstorm session on building a low cost 2011 and what parts to use. P.P.S This post presumes that you have knowledge of how to build a reliable 1911. If you have never built a 1911 your best option may be to buy one, research building a 1911 and/or consulting a gunsmith. Parts Price List: (UPDATED IN POST BELOW)
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