Building a 1911A1, have a few question.

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Well I'll build a 1911A1 from scratch, probably on a new Norinco frame with US parts/Slide.

What is really important for the accuracy of a 1911? Barrel link/bushing?

I can get a complete kit for around 200$cdn, only miss the frame, but I guess most parts are used but the slide which is new unmarked.

I will probably get a front red fiber optic sight, can I kept the standard "GI" rear sight?

Any clue/help would be appreciated.

thanks

Stephane
 
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What is really important for the accuracy of a 1911? Barrel link/bushing?

Both, barrel to slide fit is critical since your sights are on the slide. A little play in the slide is not a big problem. The link is important becaue if that is not done right the barrel will lock up at a different angle every time.
 
Just to add that bushing to barrel fit is also important. The barrel should fit tightly to the slide. This is controlled by the bushing at the muzzle end and the lugs at the breech end, both of which need to be a tight fit to the slide. And the barrel needs to fit snugly where it passes through the bushing.

With the slide closed, press down firmly on the exposed chamber area of the barrel with the slide closed to check for "springing" -- if it moves, the link is not holding the barrel tightly into the slide. Then see if it is possible to move the muzzle of the barrel at all within the bushing, or to move the bushing itself. If there is any play, accuracy will be affected.
 
Not to be a smart ass - just asking - but why would you use a Norinco frame? With all the work involved, is it smart to save a few bucks on the frame? Anyway - good luck with that. I hope to build one up from scratch some day myself.

Post pictures when its done!! :)
 
stewarch well 99$ for a new norinco compared to a 265$ dlask frame..
That change a 300$ project into a 465$...

If there is a 150$ frame in Canada, I would consider it glady...
 
I built up a Norinco frame into a Commander 1911. The frames are good to work on, very good specs and good steel. All they need done to them is the plunger tube staked on and the ejector pin hole drilled. For 99 dollars they can not be beat!
 
I have not had to modify my Nork frame to take any aftermarket parts, or modify the parts either.

I bought mine new in 96 or 97 so it's not it was an "improved" model.
 
I calld the cfc, They said if I buy a Norinco frame, and do a custom gun, I can't register it under another name....

s*cks
 
Icefire said:
I calld the cfc, They said if I buy a Norinco frame, and do a custom gun, I can't register it under another name....

s*cks
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Well, that'd be 'cause the frame [with the serial number] is considered the firearm under the law.

You can build a 1911 using all Colt parts with a Norc frame but you still only have a "Norc parts gun"... ;) :D
 
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