schmeky
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I am soon to attempt a match barrel installation on a 1911. I am going to be working very slowly and methodically on the first go round. I have one question concerning the fit of the barrel lower lugs (after the hood and upper lugs are fitted).
There are 2 methods of fitting the lower lugs. One is using a Lug Cutter, which I don't have (but could order one). The other method involves removing a little material and fitting slowly until the proper slide stop pin fit is acheived (followed by careful final polishing and link fitting).
Is there a way to accurately measure the amount of material to be removed from the lower lug? I feel something that inserts into the frames slide stop pin hole that fits the hole precisely could possibly used to scribe or engrave the side of the barrel lug, so a cut could be made. I would allow a few thousanths extra for final fitting and to be on the safe side.
Suggestions?
There are 2 methods of fitting the lower lugs. One is using a Lug Cutter, which I don't have (but could order one). The other method involves removing a little material and fitting slowly until the proper slide stop pin fit is acheived (followed by careful final polishing and link fitting).
Is there a way to accurately measure the amount of material to be removed from the lower lug? I feel something that inserts into the frames slide stop pin hole that fits the hole precisely could possibly used to scribe or engrave the side of the barrel lug, so a cut could be made. I would allow a few thousanths extra for final fitting and to be on the safe side.
Suggestions?