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"Vern"
So I just picked up a STI 2011 frame kit from my favorite gunshop. I've always wanted a 2011, and said F it and took the leap. The only description I have for it is its a 5", ramped, with a wide dust cover. When I searched online, it looks like its one of these https://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/190-50020111-00
So now I'm looking to learn before I start buying parts / building. My only experience with 1911 pattern pistols is shooting them at the range, so I know i'm in for it . The purpose of this build is just to have a high quality 9mm 2011. I'm most likely never going to use it in comp, and I already carry a glock so that's out too.
1. I don't know what parts I need - what is a good resource for the parts I need to build out this frame?
2. I know there is a lot of hand fitting, and I'm not afraid of that. What 1911 specific tools will I need, and what will be good to have?
3. Where is a good resource, either youtube video, dvd, or book, for building 1911 / 2011's and learning more about how they operate?
I'm sure I'll have more questions for this thread as I go along
So now I'm looking to learn before I start buying parts / building. My only experience with 1911 pattern pistols is shooting them at the range, so I know i'm in for it . The purpose of this build is just to have a high quality 9mm 2011. I'm most likely never going to use it in comp, and I already carry a glock so that's out too.
1. I don't know what parts I need - what is a good resource for the parts I need to build out this frame?
2. I know there is a lot of hand fitting, and I'm not afraid of that. What 1911 specific tools will I need, and what will be good to have?
3. Where is a good resource, either youtube video, dvd, or book, for building 1911 / 2011's and learning more about how they operate?
I'm sure I'll have more questions for this thread as I go along