datsunrdster67 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Does anyone have any good info on how to install the plunger tube on the 1911 Receiver? do i have to really buy the Tool to crimp it or is there a way to do it without one? Thanks in advance for the informations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entropic Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 The tool is worth it unless you can make your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walnutty Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 At the minimal, you need the plunger tube staking tool. They sell this at Midway (strobel) or Brownells (gunrunners). Extras: a drill bit to prevent to PT from collapsing; dremel ball cutter to put a small bevel in the hole inside the frame. There are several good resources on the web. One of them is located at Modern Service Weapons website. They have good pics also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberacp Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Ive done two frames. I used a small long nose vise grip, roofing nail cut down and shapen to a point, to fit inside the tunnel, I think two pieces of aluminum of different heights to cover the PT, ( I cant remember how I arranged them at the moment) and presto! Staked two PTs, rock solid. BTW, I didnt even bevel the inside like they show you on youtube. just clamped down the vise grip on the nail head...done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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