Modding
1911 Trigger Job (Sear Angles & Sear Spring)
Learn how to tune your 1911 sear angles and sear spring to reach a crisp 3-4 lb trigger pull with some easy to get tools and supplies.
Category How-To
19111911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 10: GunKote Application
Preparing surfaces with Sand Blasting, Brake Cleaner and K-Phos, then applying OD Green GunKote.
19111911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 9: Assembly & Fitting
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.
19111911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 8: Fitting the Slide
How to hand fit the 1911 slide with files, lapping compound, and tons of hammering.
19111911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 7: Sear & Hammer Pin Holes
Using Tactical Machining's 1911 80% jig to cut the hammer and sear pin holes.
19111911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 6: Barrel Seating
How to setup your 80%, jig, and 18mm ball end mill for 1911 barrel seating.
19111911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 5: Cutting the Slide Rail
Cutting the 1911 80% slide rail with Tactical Machining's jig and a 3/32 key seat cutter.
19111911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 4: Basic Fitting
1911 barrel bushing to slide fitting, trigger fitting, and beavertail safety fitting.
19111911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 3: Parts List
Find out all the parts I bought to complete my 1911 80% build from slide, barrel, springs, pins, to smaller tools and paint.
19111911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 2: Tools
Setting up with a drill press, vise, jig, and drill bits.