Category How-To

Learn how to adjust the pretravel and overtravel on your 1911 trigger to lower the slack before the break and reduce reset distance.  (Read)

Learn how to quickly install and fit a new 1911 trigger with tons of pictures, tips, and links to necessary tools. (Read)

Learn how to tune your 1911 sear angles and sear spring to reach a crisp 3-4 lb trigger pull with some easy to get tools and supplies. (Read)

Not sure about your Tactical Machining 1911 80% project? Follow step-by-step from buying the paperweight & jigs, to tooling setup & custom parts selection. (Read)

Setting up with a drill press, vise, jig, and drill bits. (Read)

Find out all the parts I bought to complete my 1911 80% build from slide, barrel, springs, pins, to smaller tools and paint. (Read)

1911 barrel bushing to slide fitting, trigger fitting, and beavertail safety fitting. (Read)

Cutting the 1911 80% slide rail with Tactical Machining's jig and a 3/32 key seat cutter. (Read)

How to setup your 80%, jig, and 18mm ball end mill for 1911 barrel seating. (Read)

Using Tactical Machining's 1911 80% jig to cut the hammer and sear pin holes. (Read)

How to hand fit the 1911 slide with files, lapping compound, and tons of hammering. (Read)

Now that we completed the 80% 1911 frame, I'll show you how to assemble and fit everything to create your own working home built 1911. (Read)

Preparing surfaces with Sand Blasting, Brake Cleaner and K-Phos, then applying OD Green GunKote. (Read)