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    Tutorials

    This section will contain Tutorials for several modifications you can make to your 1911.
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    Latest: How to bobtail your gun. James Bishop, Oct 3, 2020
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  1. Sterling Archer

    Recommended 1911 gunsmith list

    Sterling Archer, Jun 9, 2016 ... 8 9 10
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    Strokelessone
    Nov 15, 2020
  2. Steve in Allentown

    Why is it so hard to seat the magazine and how do I fix it?

    Steve in Allentown, Jun 22, 2020
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    2,385
    WNCRob
    Jul 26, 2020
  3. Integrity Arms

    Dan Wesson Bead Blasting SS

    Integrity Arms, Jul 3, 2017 ... 8 9 10
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    31,597
    Integrity Arms
    May 9, 2020
  4. Eastwood1

    TOOL RENTAL LOANER THREAD?

    Eastwood1, Jan 8, 2018 ... 3 4 5
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    88
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    11,617
    Rdwrv4
    May 4, 2020
  5. Quack

    Tuning your 1911 with recoil springs

    Quack, Dec 26, 2016 ... 2
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    12,213
    Uncle Bob
    Feb 13, 2020
  6. Quack

    Sight, sights and more sights.

    Quack, Aug 27, 2011
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    19
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    19,562
    Don Locke
    Sep 14, 2018
  1. Serpico1985

    Gold, brass, white ball front sight question for the smiths

    Serpico1985, Nov 24, 2020 at 8:47 AM
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    355
    Serpico1985
    Nov 29, 2020 at 6:48 PM
  2. Jeffrey51

    Need a New Extractor

    Jeffrey51, Nov 29, 2020 at 11:23 AM
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    6
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    123
    Steve in Allentown
    Nov 29, 2020 at 6:36 PM
  3. Nicholst55

    Comparison of 1911 Aftermarket Slides

    Nicholst55, Nov 22, 2020 ... 2
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    576
    Mike A
    Nov 29, 2020 at 5:34 PM
  4. rblondon

    Odd wear pattern on Nighthawk barrel/recoil rod

    rblondon, Nov 27, 2020 at 9:44 PM ... 2
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    900
    seagiant
    Nov 29, 2020 at 4:04 PM
  5. Au Jus in Bello

    Gunsmiths only: Who from any era would you choose to build your 1911?

    Au Jus in Bello, Nov 21, 2020 ... 2 3 4
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    2,400
    ferretray
    Nov 29, 2020 at 2:38 PM
  6. BobRock

    Build a 2011? What to watch out for?

    BobRock, Nov 15, 2020
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    265
    bladeandbarrel
    Nov 29, 2020 at 10:31 AM
  7. Xringchaser

    Turning a Vaquero barrel

    Xringchaser, Nov 27, 2020 at 5:47 PM
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    231
    Xringchaser
    Nov 28, 2020 at 8:17 PM
  8. zipper046

    Parkerizing post treatment: Gear Oil, ATF, or Breakfree?

    zipper046, Nov 28, 2020 at 2:42 PM
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    192
    Nicholst55
    Nov 28, 2020 at 8:12 PM
  9. johnt671

    Metro .45 1911 Commander ejection issue

    johnt671, Nov 23, 2020 at 5:18 PM
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    333
    seagiant
    Nov 28, 2020 at 9:53 AM
  10. essixx

    10mm CBOB Primer Strike: Update

    essixx, Nov 1, 2020
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    344
    essixx
    Nov 27, 2020 at 7:37 PM
  11. MFM22

    Grip safety sounds like maracas !

    MFM22, Nov 27, 2020 at 3:36 PM
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    286
    Chris Leger
    Nov 27, 2020 at 3:48 PM
  12. Jason Burton

    In progress shop photos...,

    Jason Burton, Sep 12, 2016 ... 47 48 49
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    94,236
    Jason Burton
    Nov 27, 2020 at 11:33 AM
  13. JayBeeKay

    First build / First range test / Ejection issues

    JayBeeKay, Nov 13, 2020 ... 2
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    706
    Badabing11
    Nov 26, 2020 at 10:32 PM
  14. Bmann

    1911 Trigger length

    Bmann, Nov 25, 2020 at 4:10 PM
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    343
    Uncle Bob
    Nov 26, 2020 at 1:42 AM
  15. jcc7x7

    New 38 Super Top end

    jcc7x7, Aug 16, 2020
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    786
    jcc7x7
    Nov 25, 2020 at 12:47 PM
  16. azpoolguy

    9mm Ejector Length

    azpoolguy, Oct 21, 2020
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    535
    .38SC
    Nov 25, 2020 at 12:10 PM
  17. Onebad06vtx

    Please explain to me what is hard fit

    Onebad06vtx, Nov 5, 2020 ... 3 4 5
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    3,494
    .38SC
    Nov 25, 2020 at 12:03 PM
  18. Wildcat Creeker

    Dovetail front sight removal?

    Wildcat Creeker, Nov 16, 2020
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    7
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    223
    .38SC
    Nov 25, 2020 at 11:53 AM
  19. cpt. obvious

    Bobbed grip safety?

    cpt. obvious, Nov 22, 2020
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    332
    cpt. obvious
    Nov 25, 2020 at 10:29 AM
  20. philk

    BarSto Semi Fit Gov. Barrels

    philk, Nov 23, 2020 at 2:46 PM
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    10
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    326
    philk
    Nov 24, 2020 at 11:01 PM
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