If you want to learn more about 1911 gunsmithing, maybe even enough to build a 1911, I can help with the sources of information that were important to me.

A bit more live-fire testing showed an occasional failure-to-feed problem. So it was back to the bench for some more work. The round (Black Bullets 200gr SWC) would hang up on the ramp or at the chamber.

This time around I got the barrel fit properly and did a better job with the hood fit. I had made enough progress before the debacle with the barrel that correcting it was all I needed before initial range testing.

I had such a good time working on my first build that I want to go even deeper for my next build and start with an 80% frame.

The barrel disaster. At least Brownells had them on sale with free shipping.

I’ve fallen a little behind in documenting progress because I’m having so much fun seeing the pistol start to look like a pistol! With some help from a friend, I have the slide cocking serrations cut. And after a lot of filing I have the ejector fit to the slide.