1911 80 Percent Frame Review

This means less tooling and machining on your end to get the job done.

1911 80 percent frame review.

Are the frames single or double stack. Become your own firearm builder with any of our 1911 pistol kits. This is not a complete frame and still requires machining to be done. 1911 builders 1911 s are for life.

For the most part they are similar. Now 80 percent arms have entered the arena. With the the more traditional 1911 grip angle being about 19 degrees off square. We know that 80 1911 pistol kits are much more affordable and serve well as fully functional everyday carry firearms.

Stealth arms manufacturers some of the best 80 1911 build kits frames jigs and parts around. 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. We use a precision cnc machining process for our custom design 1911 frames giving you a tight fit that s good for a lifetime. We re proud to offer castings made in the usa.

Since polymer80 s introduction of their 80 glock frames about five years ago they held the market on homemade glocks. 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. Stealth arms machines all parts in house to ensure superior quality and perfect fit. 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.

Although aluminum is a much easier metal to work in. 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. This is a not a ffl item. We would rate the 1911 as easier to finish than the ar 15 because the milling on the ar 15 is fairly extensive.

1911 80 commander series 80 frame 4140 with checkered grip 125 00 135 00. What is the difficulty level of 80 1911 frames. Here s a comparison to an 80 stealth arms sample and a completed steel frame tactical machining. The weight difference will make carrying easier but also result in slightly more felt recoil.

1911 80 bobtail commander frame 416r stainless 70 series with checkered grip. 1911 80 government series 80 frame 416r with checkered grip 170 00 180 00. 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. We stand by our products with a 100 satisfaction guarantee.