Stealth Arms 9mm 1911 80% Square Trigger Guard Complete Build Kit

mhemling33 · Sep 30, 2018

Since they mentioned the possibility of releasing a 9mm 1911 80% over 2 years ago, I have been obsessing to build one. The frame is their new square trigger guard and it looks great! I couldn't be happier with how it turned out, and Stealth Arms still delivers an outstanding product.

StealthArms.net

I used promo code SA15OFF for 15% of my order. This is the largest discount I have seen they are usually only 10%. I don't know when it expires though.

80% 1911 Kit Details:
Square Trigger Guard (Link Here)
Caliber: 9mm
Commander 4.25"
Tactical
Front Strap Checkering
Barrel Seat Pre-Machined for Clark/Para Ramp (9mm only)
Black Cerakote on Frame and Slide

Build was completed using Stealth Arms Phantom Jig.

I won't go into detail about the completion process or the kit components since I roughly cover this in two of my other build threads.
https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=192972
https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=170353

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The barrel seat is already cut on the 9mm frame. For .45 frames you will need to cut the barrel seat.

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Here is the 9mm compared to two other completed Stealth Arms builds.
Left: 9mm Commander Tactical Square Trigger Guard Black Cerakote
Middle: .45 Government Tactical Raw
Right: .45 Government Beavertail Black Hard Anodized Type III

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Bullfrog · Sep 30, 2018

They look great... nice work.

I especially like the look of the bobtail one, not a fan of the new square trigger though.

slowpoke · Oct 1, 2018

Wow. Great Job.

DubTap21 · Oct 1, 2018

Very nice work!!

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GrimReaper · Oct 1, 2018

What was the total cost for this build including all the parts, jigs ect?

mhemling33 · Oct 1, 2018

GrimReaper said:
What was the total cost for this build including all the parts, jigs ect?

I had previously purchased the phantom jig but if you had to buy it all at once it would run you roughly $1395. I also used promo code SA15OFF for 15% of the order which would bring it to $1186. I should probably add that promo to the first post.

You will need to buy a staking tool for the plunger tube. Also some files for minor fitting and a punch set.

Its not necessary but i recommend getting a sight pusher, even brass punches seem to mark to the finish. I don't have one and I always regret thinking I don't need it.

mhemling33 · Nov 3, 2018

https://www.stealtharms.net/9mm-conversionkit.html

Just saw that they listed these conversion kits for 9mm frames. Not sure I will change this build but it's just another thing from them that makes me want to keep building!

teratos · Nov 3, 2018

Seems like a solution in search of a problem. You can build an 80% in any of those calibers with the right slide.

somd_mustangs · Nov 4, 2018

Keep an eye out for Black Friday, they often do a 25% off sale.

Saw their email/website today, I was hoping the .38 Super barrel would be more or a less a drop-in on the 9mm Commander kit...

GuitarmanNick · Nov 4, 2018

Very nice work! Hoping to do one myself, someday. Got a few other projects that need to be knocked out, first.

Magnumite · Nov 4, 2018

somd_mustangs said:
Keep an eye out for Black Friday, they often do a 25% off sale.

Saw their email/website today, I was hoping the .38 Super barrel would be more or a less a drop-in on the 9mm Commander kit...

Much will depend on whether or not the slide is cut with a 9mm or 9/38 Super breechface. Some companies even cut their slides with a 40/10mm breech face so all three series of case rim diameters may be used.

If you do make the conversion you will also need mags and tuning an extractor dedicated to the 38 Super would be prefential to using the 9mm extractor.

I built a nine using a 9mm ramped barrel upper assembly made by Kimber. I did fit and use a 38 Super barrel made by Sig. It ran. I then fit a Kart 40 S&W barrel to it (Kimber uses the 40/10mm breechface). That is when the fun started. I did dedicate an extractor to it for the 40 barrel and it ran with that and some tuning. I bought a chamber reamer and will soon be chambering that barrel to 10mm.

somd_mustangs · Nov 20, 2018

Just a quick note, StealthArms will be offering a 40% discount on their 80% frames on Black Friday...
(if you order 3 or more it might add another 10% off).
They added 38 Super, 10mm and 40 S&W to the build kit list as well (using the ramped 9mm frame).
If you've ordered stuff from them this year you may qualify for the 30% general discount this week...

mhemling33 · Nov 23, 2018

Just noticed their ad for Black Friday and came here to post it... but it looks like you beat me to it!

somd_mustangs said:
Just a quick note, StealthArms will be offering a 40% discount on their 80% frames on Black Friday...
(if you order 3 or more it might add another 10% off).
They added 38 Super, 10mm and 40 S&W to the build kit list as well (using the ramped 9mm frame).
If you've ordered stuff from them this year you may qualify for the 30% general discount this week...

Shamr0ck · Jan 1, 2019

With any of these type of projects there are an assortment of tools/jigs, etc needed to bring it to completion.

I’d contemplating doing a 1911 project and want to get a better picture of what expenses I need to plan for beyond the frame, slide, barrel and misc small parts.

Can anyone comment please on what you HAD to have, and what is really nice to have?

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teratos · Jan 1, 2019

Shamr0ck said:
With any of these type of projects there are an assortment of tools/jigs, etc needed to bring it to completion.

I’d contemplating doing a 1911 project and want to get a better picture of what expenses I need to plan for beyond the frame, slide, barrel and misc small parts.

Can anyone comment please on what you HAD to have, and what is really nice to have?

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I’ve got about $700 in jigs. Spent a lot at Matrix Precision on stoning jigs and rail cutting Jig etc. i have a few other assorted jigs, too. You CAN do it cheaper. I wanted to do it right. I’ve done a few. I haven’t messed anything up.

Ranchero50 · Jan 1, 2019

teratos said:
I’ve got about $700 in jigs. Spent a lot at Matrix Precision on stoning jigs and rail cutting Jig etc. i have a few other assorted jigs, too. You CAN do it cheaper. I wanted to do it right. I’ve done a few. I haven’t messed anything up.

Is this something a guy with a mill could probably knock out without special tooling? Asking for a friend :innocent0

Sarco has kits for pretty reasonable and I was looking for an excuse to ride up there before buying my 1853 Enfield.

teratos · Jan 1, 2019

Ranchero50 said:
Is this something a guy with a mill could probably knock out without special tooling? Asking for a friend

Sarco has kits for pretty reasonable and I was looking for an excuse to ride up there before buying my 1853 Enfield.

I think so. I considered just using my mill. The jig was much more idiot proof.

Shamr0ck · Jan 1, 2019

teratos said:
I’ve got about $700 in jigs. Spent a lot at Matrix Precision on stoning jigs and rail cutting Jig etc. i have a few other assorted jigs, too. You CAN do it cheaper. I wanted to do it right. I’ve done a few. I haven’t messed anything up.

Thanks Doc!! I appreciate the budgetary target to start saving toward

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teratos · Jan 1, 2019

Shamr0ck said:
Thanks Doc!! I appreciate the budgetary target to start saving toward

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If you want to make the journey to Bel Air, you are welcome to use my jigs. You can get done what you need in just a couple of hours. I recommend you have both the frame AND slide to fit properly. The stones for the rest of the fitting are cheap. I have a decking Jig, rail cutting Jig, barrel seat Jig and of course the drilling Jig. The rest is stoning.

Shamr0ck · Jan 1, 2019

teratos said:
If you want to make the journey to Bel Air, you are welcome to use my jigs. You can get done what you need in just a couple of hours. I recommend you have both the frame AND slide to fit properly. The stones for the rest of the fitting are cheap. I have a decking Jig, rail cutting Jig, barrel seat Jig and of course the drilling Jig. The rest is stoning.

Thank you very much !! Very generous offer. Let me dig in and start doing some research on which frame/slide....

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