1911 Builder

[StrawHat]

Good Morning All,

I am about to preinherit two 1911 pistol "kits" from my elder brother (I am 60, he is 66). He got the frame and slide at Perry during a match years ago, Caspians and slide fitted to frame. He also has all the other parts needed to build into two pistols. He has decided he has other projects more pressing and is giving the kits to me. I have no understanding of the assembly procedure and do not want to learn it. I am in a position of having funds but not time. Is there anyone in Ohio you might recommend for this task? I do not need someone like Andy Horvath or Jim Clarke, just a knowledgeable 1911 fellow. I was going to join one of the 1911 fora to ask this but I am a member here and respect the knowledge base of this forum.

It is my intention to get these built and return one to him.

As I understand it, each frame has the slide mated to it by the factory and the rest of the parts may or may not need to be fitted. If anyone knows of a builder in Ohio, please, let me know who it is.

Thank you for any insight you have to offer.

Kevin

 

[CraigC]

Jack Huntington builds a good 1911 and can tune one to shoot .45ACP and .45Super interchangeably without changing springs. I was planning on having him build me a 6" .45 or 10mm at some point. His work is phenomenal, his prices are more than reasonable and his turnaround is quick. He's building my .500 right now.

http://www.jrhadvancedgunsmithing.com/

An example:

 

[Drail]

Do you want them built into NRA Bullseye class pistols or something less specialized? Craig sir, that color case and that wood are just beautiful. Very nice Bisley revolver. It is just dripping with Elmer Keith. OK, I went to his website and was blown away. Nice to see craftsman building pistols such as those. A .50 cal. Bisley? Sure, we can do that.

 

[StrawHat]

What I am looking for is an operational 1911. Plain and simple with decent sights. Functional and reliable.

As nice as thatHuntington fellows work looks, I am not willing to go out of state for this. So, yes, I mean it when I say, "...Is there anyone in Ohio you might recommend for this task?...

I earn my money in Ohio and I intend to let another Ohioan earn some of it.

Kevin

 

[JTQ]

I can't think of any gunsmith's, but there are several Ohio holster makers that I can think of. They may travel in the same circles and may have some ideas for you if you contact them.

Raven Concealment Systems http://rcsgear.com

Custom Carry Concepts http://www.customcarryconcepts.com

Wright Leather Works http://www.wrightleatherworks.com

Winthrop Holsters http://www.winthropholsters.com

Zlogonje Gunleathers http://www.zlogonje.com/blog1.php

RG Gun Leather http://www.rgleather.freehomepage.com/index.html

Bowie Tactical is known for working on poly guns, but I think they may do 1911 work. http://www.bowietacticalconcepts.com

 

[Thermactor]

What I am looking for is an operational 1911. Plain and simple with decent sights. Functional and reliable.

As nice as thatHuntington fellows work looks, I am not willing to go out of state for this. So, yes, I mean it when I say, "...Is there anyone in Ohio you might recommend for this task?...

I earn my money in Ohio and I intend to let another Ohioan earn some of it.

Kevin

You're very noble to keep the business in Ohio. Send me a message. I don't know anything about fitting parts to 1911s but I'm more than willing to learn on those Caspian frames.