Sep 9, 2022 · $3800 to $4000 depending on choices for an Open gun. Less for a Limited or 1911. It adds up quickly. The easiest thing is to start with a good short block from Warwick Tactical …

Oct 30, 2019 · Recoil spring depends on what you started with. I run a variable rate 15, some folks run 12, or even 11. I replace mine whenever the timing of the slide cycling feels wonky. at …

Feb 14, 2025 · Having a good working 1911/2011 for inspection while building your first is a must. It's invaluable for studying the interaction of parts while fitting. Within reason, the bigger the …

Nov 16, 2021 · I'm having another gun built and would like insight on the following two (mockups) ideas. A few things to note: Only for local steel matches, no USPSA, IPSC 2011 only as I have …

Jun 22, 2023 · Open gun slides are a consumable, what I see locally with guys shooting everything from home builds to Infinities, mostly in 9 major, is slides seem to have a half life of …

Apr 3, 2011 · The following is the only 2 parts I have ordered: STI 2011 Standard Frame Kit: $376.00// STI 5" Slide $177.00. What is the difference of a standard STI frame and the wide …

Jan 23, 2015 · My Limited gun right now is a CZ 75 TS 40 S&W. I'd like to build a 2011 as my next project. What I'd like not to do is go through the learning process I went through with 1911 …

Jan 29, 2025 · This Kimber 2011 Blaster being a viable option for LO vs converted to support 9 Major Open is a completely different discussion and use case. One of the main reasons why …

Aug 4, 2024 · Hard to beat a 2011 open gun. You can always change things, no gun will be perfect out of the box unless you spend major coin, and even then things happen. Edit: when I …

Jun 9, 2019 · Just finished a budget 2011 build. I have always enjoyed 1911's and wanted a 2011 but couldn't justify the prices. Ended up deciding to build one. It was a fun project to work on …