adam500 Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 9 hours ago, Muddawg900 said: Adam500, This is an excellent build!!! Thanks for sharing. I too am planning to build my own 2011 and just purchased my first few (albeit mostly small and inexpensive) parts to break the ice. Unfortunately my build is going to take some time, but I'm extremely excited for what's to come. Any advice you would mind sharing?? -Muddawg Just go do it. Dont set a time frame and dont be afraid to stop and take a step back if something doesn't seem right. If you don't have calipers and all the 1911/2011 specs please get familiar before you start. Files do remove lots of metal so go slow! Thanks, Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddawg900 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I do indeed have calipers, a couple pair actually. I've watched many youtube videos to see what all is involved. My favorite was MosinVirus's series that he made. He used an 80% frame, but I think I'm going to get a serialized frame instead. I've been researching the hell out of specs and the processes and the smithing involved. Hoping I can make a tight and accurate gun. If you were going to do it again knowing what you know now, would you change anything different? Thanks, Muddawg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam500 Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 12 minutes ago, Muddawg900 said: I do indeed have calipers, a couple pair actually. I've watched many youtube videos to see what all is involved. My favorite was MosinVirus's series that he made. He used an 80% frame, but I think I'm going to get a serialized frame instead. I've been researching the hell out of specs and the processes and the smithing involved. Hoping I can make a tight and accurate gun. If you were going to do it again knowing what you know now, would you change anything different? Thanks, Muddawg I would have bought the STI grip that was already undercut and stippled. It was the most work of the entire thing. I also bought the cheapest based on color since I was going to coat it afterwards. Coating them is a PITA since they cannot go over 150 degrees. So get the color you want and the stippling already done :). Worth the price difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddawg900 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I've been looking at getting a metal grip like the Cheely e2 double undercut aggressive grip. But boy they are pricey, 550-650$ for grip, beaver tail and magwell, depending if it's stainless or aluminum. That and the slide are the two parts that are really hanging me up on this project. I feel confident enough to hand fit everything though. Still haven't decided if I'm going to finish it or leave it in the white. I've even gotten to the point of considering a plastic grip just to help speed this along. Regardless I'm looking at no less than 10mo before I have a chance to build it due to deployment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam500 Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 On 6/21/2019 at 9:01 AM, Muddawg900 said: I've been looking at getting a metal grip like the Cheely e2 double undercut aggressive grip. But boy they are pricey, 550-650$ for grip, beaver tail and magwell, depending if it's stainless or aluminum. That and the slide are the two parts that are really hanging me up on this project. I feel confident enough to hand fit everything though. Still haven't decided if I'm going to finish it or leave it in the white. I've even gotten to the point of considering a plastic grip just to help speed this along. Regardless I'm looking at no less than 10mo before I have a chance to build it due to deployment. I hear they shoot great. I cannot justify it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddawg900 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, adam500 said: I hear they shoot great. I cannot justify it myself. I've heard the same. I'll have to save up later for one. Until then I'll settle for the plastic grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dranoel Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Nice job. I was never a big fan of all the fancy stuff. Make it accurate and reliable first, then worry about pretty. Yours is far from ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobfromME Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Nicely done, Adam500! Beautiful job and a source of great satisfaction that YOU built it! Who did the Cerakote for you? Looks like they did a fantastic job! All my best, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Great job on the build and on selecting parts. Now you know how much work goes into a pistol build. But, it has to be a great satisfaction to you when you shoot this gun at a match and have other shooters look at it and wish they (me included) the guts to attempt a build. Good luck in doing future builds....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firerain Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Very nice work! Good to know your budget is well controlled. Does the barrel need a lot of work to fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikdanja Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Wow. Very sweet build man. Have you shot it in USPSA yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denato1 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Great work, I have been toying with the Idea of building my next pistol vs buying. I have been torn between 191 and 2011. you may have swayed my hand a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denato1 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 (edited) computer double posted sorry Edited November 8, 2019 by Denato1 computer double posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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