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building a .45 1911 ground up

tweet099tweet099 Member Posts: 38 ✭✭
edited January 2002 in Ask the Experts
u might think im nuts but i want to build a1911 clone there is so much i want to know can anyone help me with a book or info on building my own 1911 like what parts work together like if i get a 1911 style 80 series or such if they fit other 1911 style frames and slides please dont leave some funny answer
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  • MyjackMyjack Member Posts: 86 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I can recommend you find a couple books by Jerry Kuhnhausen. 1911 Volumes 1 & 2Great info, well articulated and as much fun as you want to have!Happy building!
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  • Der GebirgsjagerDer Gebirgsjager Member Posts: 1,673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    You need a copy of Layne Simpson's "The Custom (1911 Auto) Government Model Pistol", available from Brownell's, 641-623-4000, as Item # 968-045-000 for $26.95. You should also ask for a copy of Brownell's catalog which has a wide selection of custom parts. Jerry Kuhnhausen's "The Colt .45 Automatic-A Shop Manual", Item #924-200-045 at $24.95 is also nice to have; but given the choice of only one I'd take Simpson's book.
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