Videos tagged with 1911 Modification

This video explains the cause of discoloration on the muzzle of a custom .38 Special Long Slide 1911, previously owned by James Earl Jones. The discoloration is a direct result of the gunsmithing technique used by Jim Clark Senior, who invented the long slide 1911. Clark would modify standard slides by cutting and welding sections, a process that alters the steel's properties and consequently affects the bluing process, leading to visible color differences at the weld point.

Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical introduces the Bul Armory Link Trigger system at SHOT Show 2026. This innovative system allows for extensive customization of trigger configurations on double-stack 1911 pistols. With 12 different trigger shoe options and a quick swap time of under 60 seconds after initial gunsmithing, it offers significant personalization potential. The system will become standard on Bul Armory's 2026 SAS II models.

This video showcases the impressive rapid-fire capabilities of a Tisas 1911 equipped with an FRT (Forced Reset Trigger) kit from Zach Cash LLC. Jordan from PoorBoy Arms demonstrates the firearm's ability to achieve high cyclic rates with two full magazines, highlighting the necessity of a 'Marvel cut' on the slide for reliable operation. The segment also touches on future projects involving double-stack 2011 platforms and extended magazines.

This guide details the installation of full-length guide rods in a 1911 pistol, covering both one-piece and two-piece systems. The process involves standard field stripping, replacing the original guide rod and spring assembly, and reassembling the firearm. A full-length guide rod can improve firearm function by preventing spring bind and simplifying disassembly, especially when using conversion units.

This video demonstrates the process of installing an aftermarket mainspring housing and mag well on a 1911 pistol. It covers the necessary tools, removal of the old housing, disassembly of internal components, reassembly into the new housing, and final installation into the firearm. The presenter emphasizes the importance of salvaging internal parts and notes that minor fitting may occasionally be required.