1911 80 Percent Frame Review

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1911 80 percent frame review.

1911 80 bobtail commander series 80 frame 416r with checkered grip and msh included 165 00 175 00. I have had a total of 3 failures two were ftf s and one was a failure to lock the slide back after the last round. Although aluminum is a much easier metal to work in. We use a precision cnc machining process for our custom design 1911 frames giving you a tight fit that s good for a lifetime.

This is a not a ffl item. We stand by our products with a 100 satisfaction guarantee. For the most part they are similar. These 80 frames are made of heat treated aluminum which is a highly durable and long lasting material yet easier to work with than other metals.

Are the frames single or double stack. Now 80 percent arms have entered the arena. A ready to go store bought 1911 handgun is one thing but assembling your own takes you as the builder to a whole new level of firearm knowledge and brings with it a true pride of ownership. This is not a complete frame and still requires machining to be done.

This means less tooling and machining on your end to get the job done. What is the difficulty level of 80 1911 frames. This being my first 80 percent 1911 and it being an aluminum frame i have to say that after more than 1000 rounds down range it has performed flawlessly in both competition and punching paper on the range. 1911 builders 1911 s are for life.

1911 80 bobtail commander frame 416r stainless 70 series with checkered grip. We know that 80 1911 pistol kits are much more affordable and serve well as fully functional everyday carry firearms. With the the more traditional 1911 grip angle being about 19 degrees off square. 1911 80 government series 80 frame 416r with checkered grip 170 00 180 00.

Here s a comparison to an 80 stealth arms sample and a completed steel frame tactical machining. Where are the castings made. The weight difference will make carrying easier but also result in slightly more felt recoil. Stealth arms 1911 tactical weight.

Become your own firearm builder with any of our 1911 pistol kits. Stealth arms manufacturers some of the best 80 1911 build kits frames jigs and parts around. We would rate the 1911 as easier to finish than the ar 15 because the milling on the ar 15 is fairly extensive. It is 4 5 vs 12 9 oz which will equate to the 30 oz completed weight of an aluminum 1911 and 40 oz of a steel one.