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1911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 4: Basic Fitting
1911 barrel bushing to slide fitting, trigger fitting, and beavertail safety fitting. (Read)
1911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 5: Cutting the Slide Rail
Cutting the 1911 80% slide rail with Tactical Machining's jig and a 3/32 key seat cutter. (Read)
1911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 6: Barrel Seating
How to setup your 80%, jig, and 18mm ball end mill for 1911 barrel seating. (Read)
1911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 7: Sear & Hammer Pin Holes
Using Tactical Machining's 1911 80% jig to cut the hammer and sear pin holes. (Read)
1911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 8: Fitting the Slide
How to hand fit the 1911 slide with files, lapping compound, and tons of hammering. (Read)
1911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 9: Assembly & Fitting
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)
1911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 10: GunKote Application
Preparing surfaces with Sand Blasting, Brake Cleaner and K-Phos, then applying OD Green GunKote. (Read)