OK Guys Here Are the Pictures of My First Build

[paid4c4]

I appreciate all of those who have followed my first 1911 build with their comments, suggestions and torments (Tim!). It has taken some time and I've had a few set backs. I have learned a lot about 1911's and how they work. I don't claim to be a pistol smith or 1911 expert, I can however take one apart replace parts and put it back together. I've learned to fit; barrel bushings, slide to frame, grip safety, trigger, slide lock and barrel. I would like to learn more and build another 1911 but I need more tools to go to the next step. This is my first build and was built on a Wilson Combat frame/slide and I used mostly Wilson Combat Bullet Proof parts. I shot it today after a final tune up. I put 100 rounds through it with no hiccups, no problems at all. I found it to be smooth and accurate (accurate for me). All in all I'm very happy with the outcome and a little proud in there also. The pictures I'm posting will be the before pictures as it now goes for engraving and then to be finished. Two points I would like to make;1st-if you're in a hurry don't try to build your own 1911 go buy one already built, 2nd-If you want to build one thinking you're going to save money go buy one already built. I will be glad to see questions, comments and criticism(Tim).
Regards;
Bill
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[Prince Humperdink]

Bill, congratulations!

[timshufflin]

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[paid4c4]

There's something missing ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

I give what?
Bill

[Orlando]

Sounds like it was a great learning experience, nice job

[timshufflin]

Where is the message on the side of the slide?

[paid4c4]

Tim, it goes for engraving next, hopefully this next week. "I'll be back."
Bill

[howie]

Tim, it goes for engraving next, hopefully this next week. "I'll be back."
Bill

Obviously Timmy was just looking at pics again. I'd throw a jab his way, but this ain't the War Room. Nice job, Bill. Looks perfect!

[melloman]

You turned out a beautiful pistol - impressive, especially for your first time building one!

[paid4c4]

You turned out a beautiful pistol - impressive, especially for your first time building one!
Thank you for those kinds words. I think it will be even better once its engraved and finished with the ivory grips. Some of the fitting is a stroke of a file or stone at a time then you put it all back together to see if it works.
Bill

[cuppednlocked]

Very nice!

[mixmaster]

As A long time builder of 1911s I have to say you did a great job! And as you noted you sure can learn a lot as you attempt to assemble one on your own. Oh the lessons we learn. I am still learning
Mix