Gunsmithing I Need a Break From Bolt Guns

[my human host]

Like the title says, getting a little burned out on tinkering with bolt guns and could use a temporary distraction.

At the moment, I'm leaning towards putting together a 1911, though I have little experience with them. Could use a good carry pistol.

What do you fellas enjoy working on besides bolt guns and why?

 

[DirtyRod]

Don't know if you have one but an AR is a pretty good erector set. Simple enough with endless variations and quite a bit easier than scratch building a 1911.

If you elect to go with a 1911 I'd recommend Jerry Kuhnhausens books and make sure you buy some spare parts. You usually ruin a few learning to fit them.

 

[ShtrRdy]

I talked to a guy at the local range who's a benchrest shooter and recently put together a 1911 from a Fusion kit. It looked like a good way to go. He was able to buy a Frame/Slide/Barrel kit and fit the remaining parts.

 

[sgtsmmiii]

Don't know if you have one but an AR is a pretty good erector set. Simple enough with endless variations and quite a bit easier than scratch building a 1911.

If you elect to go with a 1911 I'd recommend Jerry Kuhnhausens books and make sure you buy some spare parts. You usually ruin a few learning to fit them.

LOL. Yeah, what he said. My thoughts, exactly.

 

[my human host]

I'll check into the Fusion kit. Thanks for the tip.

The need for hand fitting doesn't scare me much, though obviously there's a chance I could wreck some shit. I'm guessing that even the best have a drawer or two full of parts that serve as a reminder to be patient and keep both eyes open. I have a few bolt gun parts I keep around to remind me of what happens when I get careless.

Got lots of research to do. Appreciate the input, guys. Keep it coming.

 

[Twisted300Win MAG]

I'm really partial to 1911's. AR's are fun as well. Once I save up the cash I plan on putting together a 1911 in 10mm. I've been looking at caspian frame and slide. I have a list of all the parts I wanna use now I just need the cash.

 

[Stonewall2]

Ruger # 1 .

It is interesting to build and shoot.
Try a small caliber Benchrest or old varmint caliber.

Glenn