
1911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 8: Fitting the Slide
How to hand fit the 1911 slide with files, lapping compound, and tons of hammering.

How to hand fit the 1911 slide with files, lapping compound, and tons of hammering.

Using Tactical Machining's 1911 80% jig to cut the hammer and sear pin holes.

How to setup your 80%, jig, and 18mm ball end mill for 1911 barrel seating.

Cutting the 1911 80% slide rail with Tactical Machining's jig and a 3/32 key seat cutter.

1911 barrel bushing to slide fitting, trigger fitting, and beavertail safety fitting.

Find out all the parts I bought to complete my 1911 80% build from slide, barrel, springs, pins, to smaller tools and paint.

Setting up with a drill press, vise, jig, and drill bits.

Not sure about your Tactical Machining 1911 80% project? Follow step-by-step from buying the paperweight & jigs, to tooling setup & custom parts selection.