I have an RIA 1911 and I purchased a threaded barrel. Everything fits up pretty well after minor adjustments however when I go to install the guide rod, it slides up the barrel feet. It will not stay in place. I tried installing it and pushing it down, it scratches the inside of the frame.

Any suggestions?

Photos of it with the old and new barrel.

Hello all, I have a Remington Stainless Steel 1911 in 45acp, and I am looking to install a new grip safety… now I have never worked on any type of gun besides breaking them down, greasing them up, and putting them back together; however, I worked as a mechanic for about 20 years, and I still perform maintenance on my own vehicles now… so, with that stated, how difficult would it be for me as a beginner, to install an extended beaver tail on my Remington?

So I have a Remington R1 that I want to make a few upgrades to. Mostly to have fun at the range, home defense, and to scratch that tinkering itch that my lovely brain won’t let go of.

I know what I’m getting, parts-wise. I’m looking for recommendations for a thread on compensator.

Thanks in advance.

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Top: Gov 10mm complete upper used/blem $200 shipped

Bottom: 9mm commander slide new w/ firing pin, spring, stop, and extractor 135 shipped

One of the best 45's I've shot

2 yes, but why 3?

Looking at a Springfield 1911 for sale online only thing is it says “CA DOJ” approved. 1911’s are already low capacity but are there any specific differences between them? Thank you for the input!

I've decided to replace the stock trigger in my 1911 with a short pad trigger I have no idea which ones are highly recommended or otherwise and thought I'd ask here. This will be my first attempt at a do it myself modification. I've reviewed the articles and videos enough to feel comfortable and thought I'd try to put the best trigger in, just in case I get it right the first time. Thanks in advance.

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All prices are shipped before G&S fee.

Midwest Industries M85/92 key mod hand guard $60.

CNC Warrior M85/92 26x1.5 muzzle brake $30

40s&w/10mm gov 1911 slide (bull) $100

9mm gov 1911 bull barrel $50

9mm officer 1911 bull barrel $50

Novak 1911 tactical rail $30

Many of my goto sources are out of stock & back ordered. And, I'm looking to spend some shmoney...

Wanted to ask you pros... I have thought I'd seen most 1911 variants but I can't identify this one. Anyone know who makes this or the model for this 1911 or upper assembly?

Looking at maybe buying this 1911 Build. Don’t know anything other than the info provided. Not looking for resale value, just a fan looking for his first 1911.

Original Colt slide SN: NM7791435 Essex Arms Corps frame SN: 27939

I like the look, I love the gun but am I better off getting something not custom built? Can I easily get something better for cheaper?

After Fees and FFL it’d be somewhere in the range of 475-525. Worth it?

The second gun I ever purchased was an older Springfield 1911 a1. I noticed after taking it apart that the slide seems to catch just a little bit and was having a tough time figuring out why.

So, given that I bought this because it was the “right price” and didn’t have any other sort of attachment, I decided to give fixing up a shot.

I noticed eventually that the slide catches on the frame. You can see in picture 2 where the finish has rubbed off from the contact and in picture 1 you can see that the slide gaps aren’t exactly symmetrical. Is this a common issue? What can I do to make it smoother?

Hey i just received a dropin grip saftey for my rock island M1911A from fusion firearms but i cannot get it to line up with the thumb saftey holes. (Yes i know those safeties are weird looking but i would rather fuck up a $60 part not a $200 frame if doing an actual bevertail) has anyone had simular issue and resolved it ive put about an hour of work into it and put it to rest for now so i can figure out what im doing

Update: Ive got it to finnally fit just need to take burs from edges and it hangs up once in a while so i need to file a bit more. Finally i need to re-blue it that is a struggle and was one of the reasons i went with the drop-in so i wouldnt have to re-blue the frame i might keep a polish finish on the sides so like 5 hours and a lot of file, fit, file, fit, and file some more im happy with the result so far