Final Assembly of Custom 4.25 2011

Build series playlist:    • Second Double Stack 1911 Build   The ignition system was already adjusted prior to the first test fire, and before parts were sent out for finishing. I will re-check sear spring adjustment after a couple hundred rounds. Slide and frame Finish: Melonite QPQ Service provider: AB Prototype Cost (including shipping): $175 Turnaround time: 5 weeks All other black parts: Finish: DLC Service Provider: Vulcan Machine Werks Cost (including shipping): $379 Turnaround time: 8 weeks Project wrap up, full build list, cost breakdown, and testing and analysis of my port design to follow. 00:00 Intro 00:14 Mainspring housing assembly 00:47 Mag catch assembly 01:11 Install trigger and mag catch in grip 01:25 Installing grip on frame 02:04 Slide lapping - It was on the tight side, but I was able to get it with just oil, no lapping compound 03:19 Front sight fitting - See this video for a more information about how I fit front sights:    • Building a Double Stack 1911 Ep. 14: Final...   06:15 Ejector installation 06:50 Slide components 07:21 Optic plate (screw torque 18 in-lb) 07:57 Optic (screw torque 20 in-lb) 08:17 Barrel link 08:47 Hammer strut 09:19 Installing fitting pin into beavertail - See this video for more information:    • MORE Cheely 1911 Pinned Beavertail Details   09:52 Checking fit of beavertail with MSH – no adjustment to my pin required, it was tight 10:06 Recoil assembly 10:21 Assembling the pistol 12:36 Install weapon light 12:49 A good look at it 13:44 O-ring in thread protector, install thread protector on threaded barrel 13:57 A look at it with the threaded barrel