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So, You Want To Build A 1911?

to build a gun, like the author says, you don't necessarily save money, in fact i believe you spend more, cuz you want this part, or that part, over a "this will do part".

building anything can be satisfying that YOU did this, with YOUR own 2 hands, and what tools, and possible machinery you have, as the A-typical hobbyist. a professional machinist, of course will have more at home, or use of, at the company shop, in his off hours.

i will envy those that want to build a gun, or those that have built one.

i will do a "few" minor upgrades if i have to, or even want to.

but this old salt's thoughts are, i can go to the LGS, and get a gun, all built, in a box, most likely at, or maybe even just below the price one pays for parts, etc, to build one, and mind you, have it under a full warranty.

then, take it to the range and shoot it. then if it fails, say a few swear words, then call customer service.
 
I like the idea of building, but i just don’t have the time. Especially a 1911, where I will screw up a few things and likely need multiple attempts before getting everything fitted correctly. I would likely do something more in line with ordering a mil-spec or something similar then adding more of the “drop-in” style parts. Like s&a magwell, beaver tail, and hammer. Little things like that. Maybe sending it off for a cerakote to change the color.

I do think building or changing parts does make the gun more personable and perhaps feel more like your own if that makes sense to anyone. But I always wonder about value, not that I plan to sell, just I may or may not in the future and does adding a bunch of customizations increase or decrease value especially home done ones.

But more and more I do enjoy tinkering and fully taking apart my guns and gaining a better understanding of them. So something I hope to do more as a hobby in the future when time and wallet allow. That and reloading.
 
Old_Me said:
to build a gun, like the author says, you don't necessarily save money, in fact i believe you spend more, cuz you want this part, or that part, over a "this will do part".

building anything can be satisfying that YOU did this, with YOUR own 2 hands, and what tools, and possible machinery you have, as the A-typical hobbyist. a professional machinist, of course will have more at home, or use of, at the company shop, in his off hours.

i will envy those that want to build a gun, or those that have built one.

i will do a "few" minor upgrades if i have to, or even want to.

but this old salt's thoughts are, i can go to the LGS, and get a gun, all built, in a box, most likely at, or maybe even just below the price one pays for parts, etc, to build one, and mind you, have it under a full warranty.

then, take it to the range and shoot it. then if it fails, say a few swear words, then call customer service.
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I totally agree as it pertains to 1911s. I personally wouldn't see a point in building one that wasn't all match grade stuff that I really wanted. ARs on the other hand are not like that. For me anyway. I totally can build them cheaper than you can buy them. And if I was going to build a real nice one I would concentrate all the upgrades on the barrel, the FCG and the BCG. There's really no reason for any of the other components to be anything other than regular mil spec parts.
 
Since I have a sweet Springfield 1911 Loaded, I already have a reliable 1911. This is on my bucket list. No, it isn't cheaper to build than to buy already assembled. Your new purchase comes with a warranty and customer service should something goes wrong. You are your build's warranty and customer service.......other than the warranty on the individual parts or the kit should you go that route. It is more expensive, but the satisfaction and pride are worth it. Not to mention if you are the ultimate DIYer/hobbyist/tinkerer, this is something that satisfies the mind and desire for a challenge. Definitely something I want to do.
 
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