[EMD F9-A]

I tweaked a Mil-Spec Defender a few years back, this even though out of the box it was as fit as the butcher’s dog.

• EGW ignition set & FB FP stop
• USGI mag release; thumb safety; slide stop; trigger; grip panels & N.M. barrel bushing
• Smith & Alex’ MS housing
• Wolff springs (C&S light sear spring)
• Primary Machine black nitride (barrel)
• Not pictured, Kart 400 Cor-Bon barrel

 

[Shorikid]

My first decent 1911 was a SA Mil Spec. Carrying it today. It’s a little gussied up at this point compared to a base model.

 

[Alwaysonkill]

Very nice . I look forward into seeing the project .

 

[Grizzlygunner999]

Ups hasn't scanned my midway order that left Monday so I had to reorder the jig and grip saftey, I decided go with the bulletproof saftey and I forgot to grab a bulletproof extractor so I next day air that so hopefully tomorrow I can dig into it.

 

[Grizzlygunner999]

So I would like to see if anyone with experience with blending can offer some tips and tricks.

I assume I should do a general fit and reassemble and test fired before blending the beaver tail and slide frame. Iam installing a new MSH, BTGS, Thumb saftey extractor.

 

[M45A1]

Have always loved the Milspecs for a build base-gun, just wish they’d make one in 9MM so I could get it cut for a true Novak front dovetail and do as I pleased with the rear sight rather than being locked into the Low Mount format (I’ve been preferring adjustable iron sights on fighting guns for a while now, though RDS is king—GI-style rear sight cut also leaves some more meat for some RDS cuts).

If you’re gonna do the beavertail work and you’re not looking to build a “clone” anyways, I don’t see as to where a high cut front strap and some checkering ever hurt anyone instead of the Pachmayrs…

I will say if you’re not feeling squirrely enough to try the checkering file out, I was pleasantly surprised by how effective the Wilson “foil strip” checkering appliqué can be with careful installation.

~Augee

Do you have a YouTube or video reference for front strap checkering that is your “go-to?” I have fit thumb safeties and trigger shoes but that is my next step.

 

[Grizzlygunner999]

Started cutting the frame tonight going slow and steady

 

[Bradd_D]

 

[Squidsix]

Do you have a YouTube or video reference for front strap checkering that is your “go-to?” I have fit thumb safeties and trigger shoes but that is my next step.

 

[Grizzlygunner999]

4 hours later the grip safety is in moving free. The wilson part 298BP fits fantastic almost doesn't need blending. All the lines match almost perfect.

 

[Squidsix]

Nice work

 

[Hew]

Looks good!

 

[Frank Black]

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Got a deal on this with Case and three mags, the way they SHOULD come anyway.

I like the MEUSOC style guns but I was Army and don't care about "clone correctness" so I am going build like it's 2005, going to Iraq and the 9mm M9 just isn't going to cut it. I am thinking harrison TR ignition kit with commander hammer. Wilson match medium trigger. Cut in a Wilson beaver tail. Harrison rear sight, not sure on front maybe stock or trijicon or big green dot. Surprisingly the firing pin stop is NOT cracked lol, but will get replaced along with the extractor. Probably rock Pachmyer grips until I get the nerve up to checker the front strap. Can't decide if I like the curved Mainspring housing. Maybe a chen, will see. First order will be beaver tail and de mim. Then sights and grips. Going blend the beaver tail frame slide in back and maybe dehorn. Ounce the fitting is done i would to send it master gunworks for to give a ounce over and tune the ignition parts. Then try my hand at parkerizing. Off to order parts.

Base Springers make for good V3/Gen 3 MEUSOC builds. More here:

MEU (SOC) Variations And Price List - KCs Kustom Creations - KCsKustomCreations.com

MEU (SOC) Variations All of the MEUSOC pistols produced by the RTE & PWS shops used USGI M1911A1 receivers almost exclusively. There were some of the later generation of pistols that did use Caspian Arms Ltd. receivers due to a shortage of useable GI receivers. There was a specific serial number...

kcskustomcreations.com

 

[Grizzlygunner999]

I would like to take a moment of silence for all the glocks that sacrificed their virgin frames to allow me build my dremel skills on. It coming along good. Lots of fun

 

[Hew]

Looks good

 

[Grizzlygunner999]

Well blending is pretty much done on grip saftey and back fame to slide, fit in the wilson bulletproof extractor. Im pretty happy with my work

 

[Bradd_D]

Good work.

 

[Squidsix]

DUDE!!! This is looking GREAT!

 

[Grizzlygunner999]

I was up early today coffee dip time to work. I didn't like the giant wale tail on the grip safety so i got after it with the file.

I started on the top knocked it down flatter then worked the sides to get the body lines back

I used a socket and a extension wrapped in sand paper to sand the top file marks out and work the slide and frame some more

 

[bubbahyde]

It looks incredible! The socket idea is brilliant!