Videos tagged with 1911 Modification

This video details the customization of a Springfield Armory 1911 A1 in .45 ACP, aiming to create a 'Mus clone' aesthetic. The process involves installing owner-provided parts, performing a two-stage trigger job with a focus on take-up, pre-travel, brake, and reset, and finishing the firearm with a black Cerakote for an all-black appearance. The presenter notes the factory barrel is tight, indicating good initial fitment.

This video details a custom Colt Defender 45 ACP featuring a Hollison 407K optic mounted via a machined-in plate and the RD SFS (Safety Fast System). The SFS system allows for cocked-and-locked carry on a 1911 without the visual indication of a cocked hammer, offering a unique safety feature for those concerned about the appearance of a cocked pistol.

This video demonstrates the installation of an optic onto a Springfield Armory Emissary 1911 equipped with the new Optics Ready (AOS) system. It highlights the ease of integration with various popular optics using provided adapter plates and emphasizes the benefit of integral co-witness sights on the AOS plates.

This guide details modifications to a Rock Island Armory RIA Classic 1911, focusing on enhancing its performance and ergonomics. Key upgrades include achieving a light 2lb trigger pull, implementing an undercut trigger guard for a higher grip, applying grip tape to the front strap for better control, and dehorning safeties for improved comfort. These modifications transform a budget platform into a high-value custom firearm, as assessed by an expert instructor with deep knowledge of 1911 mechanics and competitive shooting standards.

This video from Brownells showcases the Nighthawk Custom Drop-In 1911 Trigger System. It highlights the self-contained, modular design which includes the hammer, disconnector, and sear in one unit, simplifying installation. The system aims to provide a consistent trigger pull weight between 3.75 to 4 pounds by controlling component alignment at the factory. While largely a drop-in part, minor fitting of the thumb safety may be required, with Nighthawk providing instructional videos for this process.

This video details light modifications performed on two 1911 pistols, a Springfield Armory 1911-A1 and a Kimber Custom TLE RL II. The Springfield received an accuracy package including a full trigger job with replacement parts, spring tuning, a fiber optic front sight, and a new rear sight. The Kimber had its trigger channel smoothed to prevent sticking, a new trigger profiled, its mainspring housing machined down for cosmetic reasons, and a U-notch rear sight installed to match the front sight. The focus is on improving performance and aesthetics through gunsmithing.

This guide details the process of modifying a SIG Sauer 'We the People' 1911 to a carry-ready configuration. Key modifications include installing a full-length guide rod, adding a mag well, and crucially, retrofitting the Safe Fast Shooting (SFS) 2.0 system. The SFS system allows for carrying the 1911 hammer-down with the safety engaged, offering a different approach to carry readiness.

This video details custom modifications performed on a Springfield Armory 1911-A1 chambered in .45 ACP. Key enhancements include a Cerakote finish, custom grip texturing (faceting) on the front strap and mainspring housing, barrel crowning, and a precision trigger job with a short take-up and reset. The presenter, from MK3 Firearms, emphasizes the functional and aesthetic benefits of these custom touches.

This guide details the disassembly and unique mechanical features of the Detonics MkI Combat Master, the pioneering compact .45 ACP 1911. It covers the historical development by Pat Yates and Detonics, the innovative dual recoil spring system, and the industry-standard flared barrel design. Expert insights from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons are provided.

This video showcases a custom Sig Sauer Scorpion 1911 pistol. The firearm features a Flat Dark Earth frame and a Midnight Bronze Cerakote finish on the slide and controls. Enhancements include a Wilson Combat three-hole trigger and an extended slide release. A key modification highlighted is a crowning job performed on the barrel.

This video showcases a custom Colt Commander .45 ACP 1911 that has undergone significant aesthetic modifications. The firearm features a Graphite Black Cerakote finish on the slide, a polished barrel and guide rod, and an aluminum oxide blasted frame for a matte, XSE-series-like appearance. The presenter highlights how these customizations transform the look of a standard stainless steel pistol.

This guide details the process of replacing a standard mainspring housing with a Wilson Combat Speed Chute integral magwell. It covers essential steps like ensuring the firearm is unloaded, fitting the new housing, securing it with the set screw, and reinstalling the grip safety. The video emphasizes the importance of a snug fit for the housing ears and provides a tip for easier pin installation.