1911 slide rail cracked

If we do not have in stock, please allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery time. The slide racker comes in two different sizes short or long. It was welded up and is still running today as a lightweight 5 beater. See this pic top view slide removedto show the general area where this is.

Building a 1911 part ii top rated supplier of firearm. Fixing galling on 2011 rails general gunsmithing brian enoss. If you order a drop in bushing, not much will be accomplished. Each slide had cracks in the same location, but they varied in size. Rock island armory 5 inch full size 1911 slide 22tcm flat top engraved lpa. The first is the thin web above the square slide stop hole, the other is at the front of the round slide stop pin hole. The springfield armory operator model 1911 is a superbly made, full size, full weight 1911 pistol that incorporates many desirable features. The colt delta elite is a modified m1911 pistol, series 80 configuration, chambered for the. A complete accuracy job on a 1911 style pistol begins with a stripped frame and slide. I had an exnm slide that had cracked on the right slide rail during a slide tightening attempt. Remsport manufactures premium 1911 components and parts. Hardened, tool steel bar is used as an anvil inside the frame rails on a 1911. Not sure how true it is, but ive also read that putting in a stronger recoil spring instead of square bottom firing pin stops and stronger mainspring can cause the slide to spring forward more forcefully and can put additional stress on the locking lugs and.

Repairing cracked stainless slide page 2 1911addicts. Rail mount adapter for 1911 handguns gunner security, inc. Today i found a crack on the slide stop hole, through the rails, on my trp operator. Tipping the scales at 42 ounces unloaded, it will be. I shot such a cracked frame for many thousands of rds, but i ran 200 gr. Long story short, i galled it a bit when lapping the frameslide together but. Whether you are a competitive shooter, a firearms enthusiast, in law enforcement or the military, we can provide any gunsmith service you need for your 1911 or 2011 pistol. Repairing cracked stainless slide page 2 1911addicts the. The faster the slide barrel move the more force they apply to the frame when they hit it. Marvel precision the best 1911 22lr conversion in the world.

Hybrid barrels cut slide slot and fitting extra must flat top slide 80. The frame is cracked in the usual spot, right where the slide bangs the frame every shot, foward of. Specials 1911 work, slide lightening, custom slide work. Wilson combat 1911 bullet proof semiextended slide. Its cracked right on the rail where it slides along the receiver half way back. From the looks of the rail cutting you went clockwise around the frame which is backwards. I began to check with the commercial firearms companies and the custom builders to see what type of commemorative 1911 pistol they were thinking to about offering. Besides making outstanding 1911 and 2011 pistols, deep river customs is also a full service custom gunsmith shop. Dec 01, 2010 today i found a crack on the slide stop hole, through the rails, on my trp operator. Hi guys, anybody else ever done their 1911 rails with a surface grinder. Commander 1911 slide 9mm rock ultra ms tac 2 black.

I had a customer that insisted on converting his 1918 colt into a. Frame is a 2011 with the long dust cover, and the slide is an sti unique 6. Kimber 1911 night sight micro 3dot tritium set black ml11229 380 9mm. Whether you are looking for a custom target slide or a 1911 officer slide for sale, here are some of the types that are commonly available for sale. I began to check with the commercial firearms companies and the custom builders to see what type of commemorative 1911. Jan 15, 2016 hi guys, im a machinist, working on building myself a 2011 longslide. Bushing style and bull barrel configurations available. I had an exnm slide that had cracked on the right slide rail during a slidetightening attempt. Repairing cracked stainless slide discussion in 1911 gunsmithing started by foresterpumice, sep 26, 2016. Surface ground and hardened tool steel bars in ten thicknesses recommended by agency armorers and top pistolsmiths as the most accurate way to remove vertical slide play from the 1911 auto, its variations and copies. The biggest improvement in accuracy in a 1911 comes from fitting a new bushing, btw. Work on enough guns and eventually it will happen, a missed cut, a cutter crashes into a work piece or a client brings in an obsolete gun with a broken part. The faster the slidebarrel move the more force they apply to the frame when they hit it. Wilson combat 1911 bullet proof semiextended slide release.

Its formal designation as of 1940 was automatic pistol, caliber. So far ive bought a good set of filesflat, round, small and a little bigger. Get through to the finest grit and it should feel like glass. Ive ordered an sti frameslide kit for my second build.

It is designed to snap around the front dustcover portion of the pistols receiver. In addition, each 80 1911 frame is machined to precise tolerances from highquality 4140 carbon steel, then heattreated to rc 2832 for exceptional wear resistance. So far ive bought a good set of filesflat, round, small and a. Thats probably because i have a colt gold cup slide in my work bench drawer with a cracked left rear corner. Ive ordered an sti frame slide kit for my second build. Slide stop hole crack on a 1911 general gunsmithing brian. Using feeler gauges, measurements are taken of horizontal and vertical movement with the slide in battery and recorded on a worksheet. Sort by position product name price set descending direction. Please view the attachments at the bottom of the page for detailed instructions on using this fixture.

A guy who comes to my gun range has a 42 colt m1911a1 that he carried. Are the sig cracked frame stories true, and do they replace. Unit 1 our unit 1 is designed for extreme accuracy. Looks aside, the slideframe for is very tight, no movement. If they will already go together, you may have purchased a prefit slide and frame assembly. After a good amount of back and forth action, youll feel the compound start to wear out.

For more information on brownells 1911 slide fitting bars, please visit. Government 70 series 1911 slides, many with a fullsize 5inch barrel. Cracking at the point you describe would be unusual, though not impossible. This was quickly addressed by removing the section of. Slides are available in the classic profile as seen on the sti eagle or the unique profile as seen on the sti edge. They are cnc and edm machined of 4140 steel and heat treated to 4042 rockwell hardness. Slide stop hole crack on a 1911 general gunsmithing. I found a strip of steel that fits pretty good in the slide rail slots, going to wail on it with a mallet to see how hard i can hit it until it t fails, see what would have happened. But not long ago when cleaning, i noticed circular cracks in the polymer at the back end of the front rails just above. The threads have been edited to remove nonrelevant posts, fix spelling or typographic errors, et cetera. The champion operator mates this forged operator frame with a shorter slide and a 4 inch barrel. Jul 21, 2014 finished hammering 1911 slide once you can hammer everything, start with your coarsest grit lapping compound and start going at it again.

The mount itself is made of a black delrin plastic and is formed with extremely clean lines and sharp corners. Home forums 1911 forum 1911 gunsmithing repairing cracked stainless slide discussion in 1911 gunsmithing started by foresterpumice, sep 26, 2016. Machined from 416 stainless steel forgings for superior strength and longevity. American handgunner micro welding american handgunner. The thickness of the slide rails behind the slide stop notch is also recorded. Hardened to 4042rc gives the greatest durability possible for a stainless steel barrel. I came home tonight from the range, upon begining to clean the mp, i discovered the slide is cracked. Solid aluminum, millingvise fixture securely holds all models of 1911 auto slides in four different positions for more precise milling of lowmount sight dovetails, extractor rollover cuts, front cocking serrations, french side cuts, ejection port lowering, 1 comp cuts plus, it makes a convenient, easytohold handle for powersanding and. Are the sig cracked frame stories true, and do they. Test article photos of marsoc winning colt rail guns soldier. Gsg and sig sauer 1911 slide racker taylor tactical supply.

Hi guys, im a machinist, working on building myself a 2011 longslide. This article will cover fitting the slide and frame of your 1911 type pistol. Machine fit slide to frame carbon steel only no stainless for precision builds. Then, insert the fitting bar with the same thickness into the frame rails and tap the frame rail gap until it is the correct width to accept the slide. Apr 14, 2014 its formal designation as of 1940 was automatic pistol, caliber.

I will try and get a good picture of the slide up after work tomorrow. Springfield armory was the first 1911 manufacturer to offer a frame that included an accessory rail as part of the forging. This results in a pistol that is suitable for concealed carry or operating where a light is needed and it doesn. It cracked up on the rail years ago and i simply milled out the bridge. Our slide racker is designed to replace the factory rear sight and allow fro easier slide manipulation. Building a 1911 part ii top rated supplier of firearm reloading. Replacement carbide cutters for rail cutter choose size. Baer 1911 slides have set the standard for premium quality. This 1911 rail mount adapter is deceptively simple. Slide rackers are a must for shooters in need for faster cocking of the pistol or those that have difficulty getting a firm grip on the slide. If we have product in stock we will ship immediately. Unless your present barrel is faulty, id stick with it. Thats a really nice detailed photo, makes me want to look at my 1911s rail to slide fit, as yours looks pretty sloppy. How to hand fit the 1911 slide with files, lapping compound, and tons of hammering.

Ive all but completed my first 1911 using wilson combat frame slide kit with mostly wc bullet proof parts. All cutters are interchangeable in all our rail cutting jigs. Some of the very first delta elites had a tendency to suffer flexinduced slide rail stress cracks. The goal is when the slide is at the rear and you tilt the frame toward the ground, the slide can easily fall off. Lightened 938 super caspian slide with the distinctive brazos custom porting. Cracks in the 1911 frame usually appear at one of two places. This super reliable unit has a slide machined from billet 7075 aircraft grade aluminum or steel. Sell your 1911 slide for free today on gunsamerica. There was a day when the 10mm earned a reputation for punishing recoil and cracked frames. Walther p38 with a cracked slide, the crack micro welded and the final finish work by pullman arms, bringing.

Ive all but completed my first 1911 using wilson combat frameslide kit with mostly wc bullet proof parts. The sti 6 slide is available in most common calibers. If you have a slide or frame that is oversize on the rails, you will have to mill or file down the rails so the slide will go on the frame. Glad to see another kentucky boy interested in building a 1911.

The range officer elite is built on a forged frame and slide and features an upgraded blackt finish, g10 grips, and ambi safety. Barrels and slides for the shorter commander size 1911 45acp pistols. The last article covered the items you would need to build your 1911type pistol. Browsing around, i dont see any replacement slides anywhere. Most new 1911s dont have that part of the slide rail for exactly that reason. The sharp corner formed at the junction of the tunnel and the frame rail is a good place for a stress riser to form, and a crack is sure to follow. Lightened limited style caspian slide with the distinctive brazos custom porting. Jan 30, 2009 the springfield armory operator model 1911 is a superbly made, full size, full weight 1911 pistol that incorporates many desirable features. Lightened 938 super sti slide with the distinctive. If you have a slide or frame that is oversize on the rails, you will have to mill or. There is no such thing as a drop in part for a 1911. The 1911 frames machined single stack receiver is ready for the slide, barrel, and firecontrol components of your choice.