1911 Build Question.

[greywolf67nt]

Well I've done it now. Bought a naked commander frame.
After having read a bunch...
1) Because it is just the frame I can build a 70 series and avoid the extra parts?
2) A commander uses the same internals as a government? (except slide and barrel stuff of course)
3) non-ramped so HAS to be 45? OOOOOOOOOOOOH could I do 460 Rowland? Or 10mm I don't have one of those yet? Screw it .45 ACP I don't need ANOTHER calibre to try and get up here.
4) Novak or Bo-Mar sight cut? I know SQUAT about the difference.
I know I will think of more as I go along so any and all ideas are great.
Anything you can think of that I may run into along the way that I am going to say "MAN I wish I had THIS tool"?

 

[JTF#]

since its just a frame i would have a gunsmith install the barrel.

 

[dan belisle]

1- yes
2-assuming the same cartridge, yes (some cartridges use different ejectors)
3- no, non ramped can be done in just about anything that will fit.
4- adjustable; Bomar style, fixed, Novak.

They're like Lego, once you start playing with them. - dan

 

[greywolf67nt]

1- yes
2-assuming the same cartridge, yes (some cartridges use different ejectors)
3- no, non ramped can be done in just about anything that will fit.
4- adjustable; Bomar style, fixed, Novak.

They're like Lego, once you start playing with them. - dan

It is that bare it only has the plunger tube on it so I am literally starting from scratch. Not even grip bushings.

 

[greywolf67nt]

since its just a frame i would have a gunsmith install the barrel.

Now where is the challenge in that?

 

[JTF#]

challenge is its a pain in the ass when you screw up the barrel. other parts are no big deal. if we could get barrels here for $50 like they do in the US u can play around but in Canada its to costly. it really depends on your skill level. i am just saying for a first time builder.

 

[tiriaq]

How much detail fitting varies considerably. GI loose, not so much. Match grade barrel, slide, bushing, link, potentially a lot more.
Used a Norinco barrel, Remington Rand slide, standard link on a Norinco 9mm frame, with .45 ejector. Worked fine.

 

[greywolf67nt]

I have heard that if you order from Brownell's there is a $250 export fee if you order a barrel.
Is there a dealer in Canada (CGN sponsor would be awesome) that sells 1911 parts OTHER than Western Gun Parts? They don't carry them and won't even order one in.

 

[marshall]

Gunner at princeGeorge should have barrels and parts

 

[MET]

This page I started awhile ago might help you find parts in Canada for your build;

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...ccessories-Vendors-amp-Expert-1911-Gunsmiths*

 

[Wendell]

Well I've done it now. Bought a naked commander frame...can I build a 70 series and avoid the extra parts?

Only you know which (receiver) version you bought. Tell us the name, or post a pic (showing the top).

(Does a) commander uses the same internals as a government?

Mostly. The recoil spring guide and the recoil spring plug are shorter, and the recoil spring is heavier.

Anything you can think of that I may run into along the way that I am going to say "MAN I wish I had THIS tool"?

#1 are the Kuhnhausen manuals*. (The manuals will explain the why and what for everything else that you'll need.)

#2 is a Brownells catalog. (Not everything is on the website.)

Is there a dealer in Canada that sells 1911 parts?

Freedom Ventures.



* <https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/books-amp-videos/books/handgun-gunsmithing-books/colt-45-auto-shop-manual-10th-edition-prod13805.aspx>
<https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/books-amp-videos/books/handgun-gunsmithing-books/us-m1911-and-m1911a-shop-manual-volume-ii-prod13815.aspx>