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Thread: 1911 Update - Trigger, action prep, and rear blend

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    looking like this upcoming week somtime possibly. allthough its a busy school and work week so maybe early next week.
    "The 1911 is a collection of subsystems that must work together. Each part must be prepared and fit properly not only in and of itself, but also with regard to the other parts with which it must operate for the gun to function and appear as desired."

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    Range reported needed for sure.

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    of course!

    I finished fitting the sear tonight, along with the thumb safety. here is a shot into the back of the gun with all the hand fitted goodies that goes into a 1911.

    "The 1911 is a collection of subsystems that must work together. Each part must be prepared and fit properly not only in and of itself, but also with regard to the other parts with which it must operate for the gun to function and appear as desired."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Danny
    very expensive.. dammit. I am going to a course next month, requires 1000 rounds.. OUCH on the pocket book..


    ok.. u twisted my arm. photos coming soon stay tuned lol

    front sight??
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    Quote Originally Posted by SL65AMG
    front sight??
    Nope. They are in Arizona i believe. I am going to Ken Forbus' course, even though i hate the phrase "advance" course, i cant think of a better description. Its his two day "fighting handgun" course. Should be fun. I have heard front site being described as "selling snake oil"..lol.. how true, im not sure.
    "The 1911 is a collection of subsystems that must work together. Each part must be prepared and fit properly not only in and of itself, but also with regard to the other parts with which it must operate for the gun to function and appear as desired."

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    Dude, slap some EO Tech night sights on it and it will be sex!!!

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    did some flushing up and contouring the magwell and main spring housing tonight. along with doing a mild high cut on the front strap. shes lookin a little better. Also tuned the sear spring for a 4.25lb trigger pull.
    "The 1911 is a collection of subsystems that must work together. Each part must be prepared and fit properly not only in and of itself, but also with regard to the other parts with which it must operate for the gun to function and appear as desired."

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    thats almost exactley what i have mine set to. Like i said you need to come down and we need to do some shooting.
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    Here are some pics.





    "The 1911 is a collection of subsystems that must work together. Each part must be prepared and fit properly not only in and of itself, but also with regard to the other parts with which it must operate for the gun to function and appear as desired."

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    New grips. Ready for round 2 of test shooting on friday night.

    "The 1911 is a collection of subsystems that must work together. Each part must be prepared and fit properly not only in and of itself, but also with regard to the other parts with which it must operate for the gun to function and appear as desired."

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