My journey through fitting and assembly my own 1911

[Shorts]

OP, nice work for a first build.

Shane - too cool. I'd be interested in hearing what you used for your sources in putting this together (books/manuals/web); and what tools you bought and decided NOT to buy. Great work...I've always wanted to do this. Jim

An essential book for a 1911 owner/builder for reference is Jerry Kuhnhausen's The Colt .45 Automatic

I would recommend it second to none.

[Shokr21]

looks like excellent work.

Have you decided on a finish?

[shaneinhisroom]

Probably going to be a matte black Cerakote or some sort. Would go well with my tan WC I think.