mhemling33
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Stealth Arms 80% 1911 Complete Kit Review and PROMO CODE
I just received one of Stealth Arms complete 80% 1911 kits and I thought you guys deserve to see what exactly you get. First off I have to say I am blown away by the presentation and quality of the parts. I have not built the gun yet but just from playing around with it a little bit, there should be almost no fitting required; not to mention it looks BAD ASS. I will admit I was a little worried about what I would be getting for the price but after receiving it I feel that it is worth every penny; I'll never order a Sarco or RIA kit again.
When I called Stealth arms, they told me that they would activate another promo code for everyone to use; it is "MDSTEALTH16". It should give you 10% off your order. I am not sure how long it will be good for though, I'll have to ask.
www.StealthArms.net
The kit I received came with some options that are not yet available on their website. I called at just the right time and was lucky enough to purchase some parts from a small sample/test batch they had run.
UPGRADES:
They recommend getting their bobtail mainspring housing if you get the bobtail frame because it is a perfect fit, and one from another company WILL require fitting. They also told me that they are working on the final details for a 9mm 1911!
Also on their website their is a poll on the bottom, they might be looking into an aluminum 80% Glock frame. I think that would be a pretty cool idea; but it's not set in stone if they will follow through with it.
So now on to the pictures. I might have gone a little overboard on the pictures but I just got my first DSLR camera; so I felt compelled to test myself and try to take the best professional looking pictures I could. Any constructive feedback or photography tips will be welcomed too!
I was not expecting it to come in a pistol case, I think it's a great idea.
I started to unwrap the slide but then realized I should take a picture of how it was wrapped in plastic keeping it well lubricated.
Now this is where I go crazy with the photos
I also have one of their raw slides I decided to put next to the coated for this picture.
I also have one of their regular checkered mainspring housings, I used it for comparison the their checkered bobtail mainspring housing.
I didn't want to wipe all the oil off the barrel yet so I just left it in the bag for the picture.
I just received one of Stealth Arms complete 80% 1911 kits and I thought you guys deserve to see what exactly you get. First off I have to say I am blown away by the presentation and quality of the parts. I have not built the gun yet but just from playing around with it a little bit, there should be almost no fitting required; not to mention it looks BAD ASS. I will admit I was a little worried about what I would be getting for the price but after receiving it I feel that it is worth every penny; I'll never order a Sarco or RIA kit again.
When I called Stealth arms, they told me that they would activate another promo code for everyone to use; it is "MDSTEALTH16". It should give you 10% off your order. I am not sure how long it will be good for though, I'll have to ask.
www.StealthArms.net
The kit I received came with some options that are not yet available on their website. I called at just the right time and was lucky enough to purchase some parts from a small sample/test batch they had run.
UPGRADES:
- The slide came with a black finish, they had it blued. They said that instead of bluing, they are going to offer the slides in a black nitride finish for around $20-$30.
- The frame came Type 3 Hard Anodized. $15-$20
- The frame features checkering to the grip which will be around $30.
- The frame also is a bobtail, this will be around a $25-$35 option.
- Bobtail mainspring housing with checkering will be around $30
- Bobtail pin and spring set
They recommend getting their bobtail mainspring housing if you get the bobtail frame because it is a perfect fit, and one from another company WILL require fitting. They also told me that they are working on the final details for a 9mm 1911!
Also on their website their is a poll on the bottom, they might be looking into an aluminum 80% Glock frame. I think that would be a pretty cool idea; but it's not set in stone if they will follow through with it.
So now on to the pictures. I might have gone a little overboard on the pictures but I just got my first DSLR camera; so I felt compelled to test myself and try to take the best professional looking pictures I could. Any constructive feedback or photography tips will be welcomed too!
I was not expecting it to come in a pistol case, I think it's a great idea.
I started to unwrap the slide but then realized I should take a picture of how it was wrapped in plastic keeping it well lubricated.
Now this is where I go crazy with the photos
I also have one of their raw slides I decided to put next to the coated for this picture.
I also have one of their regular checkered mainspring housings, I used it for comparison the their checkered bobtail mainspring housing.
I didn't want to wipe all the oil off the barrel yet so I just left it in the bag for the picture.
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