1911 Barrel and Bushing installation

[AllenM]

Let us know how it does.
Since it is a 9 keep an eye on the end of the extractor. It might contact the barrel and need clearance.

 

[deo62]

Whatever happened with this project?

 

[aspiringsnd]

Whatever happened with this project?

First of all -- apologies for not updating this thread.

The first trip to the range went really well. Gun shot as well as I hoped it would (given this was the first time I had installed a barrel in a 1911). It's certainly not a match-grade setup, but it's great for a change of pace at the range.

Ultimately, 2 issues came up that I have yet to resolve:

1 - recoil spring is too stiff for some loads

and

2 - the front sight had been filed down by the previous owner, and does not work for me. I guess my next project will be removing and restaking the front sight.