Facebook Live: 1911 Tools

[@kentac1911]

It would be awesome if Brownells done a video series showing Steve build, step by step, a 1911!

[@jerrychambers7267]

That would be AWESOME!!

[@tomcurran8470]

The most important tool is your judgement and knowing your limitations. Great vid. Thanks.

[@campriole5410]

I love the Steve’s idea to start with a working gun and upgrade 1 component at a time. I got a Girsan MC1911 commander and I was impressed with basic fitting. I am starting with the trigger job. Thanks.

[@garymccausland1272]

I have a power custom series 1 jig. Instructions say 20 clicks up from bottom. After stoning my Kimber and RIA sear I had hammer follow. I saw a post that said 4 clicks from bottom. 4 clicks worked. There's a big difference between 4 clicks and 20 clicks.

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

PLEASE DO A VIDEO OF STEVE BUILDING A COLT 1911.

[@johnanonomous238]

Check out AGI.

[@jonpaulison2283]

Great video ... thanks Brownells

[@dougmottert2258]

A great video, Thanks guys

[@israelcontreras5332]

Wow! These videos are so informative. Thank you so much gentlemen.

[@kencurtis508]

Great video, thanks for sharing, I learned a thing or two especially that I need more tools.

[@montycrain5783]

I have a workbook for building a 1911 by Ed Brown. I don’t know if it’s sold anymore but it’s very helpful as well as a book on building by Wilson’s as well as their 4 VHS tape series that they use to sell. 8 hours of first hand knowledge. I wish they would consider converting it to DVD or Blu-ray and selling them again or perhaps making a updated version with their current gunsmiths. In it Ron Phillips was the best instructor as well as Vic Tibbits. I had a Gold Cup that GunButcher had mutilated and it followed every time. Using the videos I was able to fix most of its problems myself particularly the trigger. By the way I have both volumes of Kuhnhausen’s manuals. For handwork the first volume is most useful.

[@richardbriscoe8563]

“The class” would be nice if it was also available as a downloadable video.

[@telltruthdemacrook]

Can you do one for the ramped type barrels thank you Captain Dennis Wohltman

[@petelopez5826]

How about a fitting jig for the manual Safety to keep the angle to fit it to the sear. I was searching for one, but never found one. I did this by hand I was lucky my first time fitting the manual safety. A jig would have helped.

[@vincentloretta8939]

When is the performance 10- 8 armorers block be back in stock , I have looked everywhere and no one has any😢

[@TheJennflip]

didn't know about the extractor tool--always fighting the damn things---just ordered one!!!!

[@joeblough4605]

Wow, that was like taking a 1911 course, thanks. How do i send my 1911 to that guy to make it perfect?

[@alfredozamora5867]

Before I die I want to build my own 1911.

[@LockandLoadPhilippines]

do you have a video on how to use the 1911 sear hammer jig by brownells, i just bought one and would really like to see a guide on it. thank you

[@TheKerstingm]

As you're filing everything to get the different parts to fit and get everything flush, what do we use to blend everything together for that clean uniform look?

[@CDT61352]

You missed giving information on replacing/installing front sights. Both dovetail and staked in.

[@KENAHIGHLANDER]

What is the ballpark price for all the tools you went over?

[@campriole5410]

Question: the high end guns boost that the alignment of the pins for scar are sometimes mis aligned. How do you check it and correct it.

[@TheKerstingm]

Do you sell a basic 1911 armors tool kit that includes everything or most of everything you mentioned? Or possibly a custom tool kit you can mix and match different items.

[@tinamaguire6534]

I was given a 1911 slide, wasn't a .45 slide. I ordered a Thunder Mtn. Tactical frame & 2 .40 S&W magazines, being a friend has a .40 barrel & bushing he wants to part with. Government 5" slide, frame & barrel. Is the a decent start? Never built one before. I have diamond, ruby & ceramic files to hone the components & a dial indicator for measuring dimensions. As a kitchen table attempt at putting it together, with Patience, is this doable?

[@jonathanayers2417]

On adjusting the extractor, how do you determine the correct bend?

[@jason.williams3997]

If anyone needs any welding work on any frames we have experience with a lot more than steel and aluminum

[@joemccallum710]

Whoever asked why build your own vs buying...if you dont automatically know the answer to that please stop being interested in guns.

[@brentclingman5428]

Great tools. Wrong store to buy them at! I tried to buy a $4.00 part and shipping was $13.00 until I canceled the insurance and then it went to $10.00. Twice the cost of the part. A real rip-off.

[@randydavis744]

I am fitting a bar-sto barrel and it looks like the shoulders/sides of the hood is what needs to be filed. Is this common ?

[@mohammedcohen]

...I know hoew to INSTALL a 1911 thumb safety...but do you have a tutorial on fitting one???

[@chrischiampo7647]

Thanks Guys 😀😊👍🏼

[@1jtolvey]

GREAT VIDEO !!!

[@rogerpeters2671]

What is the best sear jig for trigger jobs

[@albarnhill1487]

Is there a basic 1911 tool kit a beginner can buy????

[@bobbyarnett1854]

How do you fit a mag release

[@jaymann8408]

What’s a good way to port the slide

[@randydavis744]

THE SHOULDER OF THE HOOD ON MY BARSTO BARREL IS WHAT IS TO LON. IS THIS COMMONG

[@davidbraemer4032]

Behind you on the peg board you have a hand tool all the way to the right on the magnetic strip. I call it a machinest scraper. I have used it to modify the throat on a 1911 barrel. I can't find one of these tools anywhere on your Web page. My question is what do you call it and where can I get one if not from you.

[@brandonshudy789]

David Braemer I believe grizzly sells some import quality scrapers. I think the one on the wall is called a bearing scraper or bushing scraper

[@barkleyburker7849]

are all these tools in one kit? thank you

[@jimvargas6461]

/My question is, why does if take a .40cal frame for .38 Super build as opposed to a 9mm frame?

[@StuninRub]

because 9mm is .35 - .36.

[@syapol54]

What kind of vice do you recommend when you work on a gun?

[@bobleeswagger831]

Any bench top vise will work. A 6” will do anything you need. Harbor Freight sells table top vises for under $60.00.

[@kevins4990]

Magazine release button wont seat in frame, looks like frame channel needs cutting

[@thorkill8246]

I use snap on tools and hornady. You need think about the position you are in and what the ramifications of your actions are.

[@KM6VV]

can I get a 380 auto barrel for 1911?

[@hbkkhan6839]

1 video metal 911plz sir

[@aaronwitner2001]

How much does it cost to get started in this

[@tonyromano6220]

Aaron Witner figure 2k

[@Whizzo333]

My vice is gambling.....♣️♥️♠️♦️🃏

[@barkleyburker7849]

lots of tools can ya post a list of all these tools?

[@brownells]

There are a few tool kits available for specific uses or to get started. Here is a link to the available tools: bit.ly/2njCYUm

[@chiveromarca326]

Why you have so many tools out of stock?

[@brownells]

Because so many people are buying them! :) We have had a pretty crazy demand recently that was unexpected. We do have them all coming back in!

[@joemccallum710]

Because people are buying...duh... hello covid19 and Democrats got millions of people into guns....even more than Obama did.

[@josephl2586]

Steve has saved me from butchering guns too many times

[@brownells]

:) Steve is the man!

[@American_Creed]

If you claim to be a conservative and pro constitution pro gun. Get the hell off Facebook Twitter. Do your part and stop putting money in the pockets of anti American.

[@yunassaxer7119]

🙃😉

[@gvet47]

5 years ago video but go one line in 2022 very few 1911 parts and tools are even in stock. Must be few items being shipped from China🤣🤣🤣

[@tomcurran8470]

"Why do I build a 1911 instead of buying one?" Because you are a crazy, gun nut, geek, LOL.

[@mikeaze423]

Great products but your website setup sucks

[@floydmiller9315]

38 super

[@charlesfrandolig5090]

It is nice to encourage enthusiasts.However, I have learned my lesson. Give me a file and a hammer and I can convert $ 1,000.00 dollars worth of parts into something unrecognizable.

[@3starsfell]

Whining the right mind have this a thumbs down,

[@sgtbillsilvia1100]

Who is watching a 1911 building/tools video that doesn’t know what a beaver tail is?!

[@marksd5650]

“Tool-Wise” not a word

[@jasonriley9069]

The 1911 sucks so bad