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<blockquote data-quote="Wall" data-source="post: 1325320" data-attributes="member: 7420"><p>That's perfectly understandable, and again my comments weren't directed at you or any 1 person or even this thread in general. There's been quite a few threads lately that contributed to my post. Wanting to do it yourself is fine as long as you understand you're not going to get it right with a hammer, screwdriver & a dremel tool. If you want to take the time to learn from someone with the knowledge & experience it takes, that is willing to show you how, cool. Like I said assembly is the easy part. It's the hand fitment of the components that take the skill & precision. You can buy drop-in parts, but many people have found that drop-ins usually don't. Also, it's near impossible to send the parts off for fitment and sent back for you to reassmble. They're not only fitted to each other but to the gun as well. Not all pistols have pin locations etc. in the exact same place. </p><p></p><p>Doing it youself is cool, just don't be surprised if you mess something up. The books suggested are good reading for 1911 owners. Keep in mind even things like over polishing the feed ramp can cause you problems. I'm sure you can learn how & do a great job. I just wanted to comment on the lack regard I've seen for these guys lately.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wall, post: 1325320, member: 7420"] That's perfectly understandable, and again my comments weren't directed at you or any 1 person or even this thread in general. There's been quite a few threads lately that contributed to my post. Wanting to do it yourself is fine as long as you understand you're not going to get it right with a hammer, screwdriver & a dremel tool. If you want to take the time to learn from someone with the knowledge & experience it takes, that is willing to show you how, cool. Like I said assembly is the easy part. It's the hand fitment of the components that take the skill & precision. You can buy drop-in parts, but many people have found that drop-ins usually don't. Also, it's near impossible to send the parts off for fitment and sent back for you to reassmble. They're not only fitted to each other but to the gun as well. Not all pistols have pin locations etc. in the exact same place. Doing it youself is cool, just don't be surprised if you mess something up. The books suggested are good reading for 1911 owners. Keep in mind even things like over polishing the feed ramp can cause you problems. I'm sure you can learn how & do a great job. I just wanted to comment on the lack regard I've seen for these guys lately. [/QUOTE]
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