1911 observations and questions

[Mikej]

There are many areas of tolerance on a 1911 that need attention if one wants accuracy;

On the barrel there are 5 areas that need proper fitting;

1 - Lower lugs and link, which force the barrel in the slide lugs.

2 - Barrel hood into breech face.. both width and length.

3 - Muzzle fit to barrel bushing.

4 - Barrel bushing fit to slide.

5 - Barrel lugs fit to slide lugs.

Slide to frame fit always helps as well. I've found the biggest bang for the buck for accuracy on a 1911 is the barrel bushing fit.

Having all the above tolerances checked and in spec is crucial for consistent lockup of the system for consistent accuracy...unfortunately some production 1911s fall short.

Watching one of the Wednesday night gun shows on The Sportsman's channel 722. Can't remember the company name now, but you would send your slide to them and they would fit their barrel to your slide. They mentioned they build their barrel just a few thousandths over spec and then measure and finish their new barrel to your slide in all the places you list above.

 

[ma96782]

I own many M1911s.

Realize that one is dealing with many parts/moving parts in an M1911. Then, there are many parts to wear and fit, etc..... BUT, But, but.......one could try purchasing and fitting and building with the same parts. Even building them yourself and/or even purchasing two identical M1911 from a builder. YES, whatever.....

But for ME......LOL.......

"Adjustable Sights"

And, I moved on from there.

Aloha, Mark

 

[Cerberus Group]

Watching one of the Wednesday night gun shows on The Sportsman's channel 722. Can't remember the company name now, but you would send your slide to them and they would fit their barrel to your slide. They mentioned they build their barrel just a few thousandths over spec and then measure and finish their new barrel to your slide in all the places you list above.

The downside...gotta have the frame the barrel is going to be used with to get the proper lower lug fit.

 

[Koda]

If the Nighthawk sighted for Center Hold and you were using a 6 O'clock Hold, the results would be low impacts.
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Edit to add the Combat Hold...

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^^^this

And the best way to verify which one is with a pistol rest.

 

[Mikej]

The downside...gotta have the frame the barrel is going to be used with to get the proper lower lug fit.

That would still be way less than one of the top builders wouldn't it? I wish I could remember the name now. I wouldn't be likely to do such a thing. But I see it as being something pretty cool, having your gun done like that. Depending on price of course. I'm not likely to ever have a 1911 for 2K or more.

 

[Cerberus Group]

If you have it done, you can bring it to me and I can check lower lug fit and adjust as needed...no charge

 

[Mikej]

If you have it done, you can bring it to me and I can check lower lug fit and adjust as needed...no charge

That's a great offer! I can't remember the name of the company. Me getting a gun accurized like that probably isn't really of any benefit to someone like me either.

 

[Cerberus Group]

Don't sell yourself short...everyone deserves accurate pistols and rifles.

 

[Mikej]

Don't sell yourself short...everyone deserves accurate pistols and rifles.

Oh I get that. I've been spending all my limited time at the range shooting distance with long guns for too long. From rest mostly and some blasting at steel. Last time we were there I found I was terrible with our new Ronin 9mm. I seem to have lost the muscle memory for shooting handgun! I need to work on that.

 

[Cerberus Group]

Many repetitions of slow draws to the target will fix that in short order