Category 80%

Want the easiest way to complete an AR 80% receiver? We hands-on review the 80% Arms Easy Jig Gen 3 with a full video and tons of pictures. It's worth it! (Read)

Confused about 80% receiver laws in California? We go over everything you need to know such as registration requirements and even our favorite 80% jigs. (Read)

Want to build your own unregistered Glock that's completely custom to you? We cover essential tools, all build instructions with tons of photos, and our favorite picks for each Glock component part. (Read)

We compare 1911 80% products from Stealth Arms, 1911 Builders, and Tactical Machining. Everything from pricing to difficulty, calibers, frame materials, and more. (Read)

Preparing surfaces with Sand Blasting, Brake Cleaner and K-Phos, then applying OD Green GunKote. (Read)

Now that we completed the 80% 1911 frame, I'll show you how to assemble and fit everything to create your own working home built 1911. (Read)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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