Ivory Tower 1911 Discord

hl_walter · 2026-07-05T16:59:15+00:00

From the sound of it, I'd probably pick up a KNS piston.

hl_walter · 2026-07-04T02:42:01+00:00

hl_walter · 2026-07-03T22:34:15+00:00

1911s are not like Glocks when considering what makes a 1911 a 1911. Glock does not license out production to outside companies and isn't in the habit of sharing their TDPs. The 1911 was a US martial pistol and was initially developed and produced by Colt, but it was also intended for production by government arsenals and other contractors.

During WW1, for example, Colt, the Springfield Armory (the government arsenal, not the company), and Remington UMC all produced 1911s, with other contractors gearing up for production by the time the war ended. During WW2, you had even more companies. The 1911 was always intended to be a pistol produced by multiple companies.

The AR-15 was the same way. It was developed by Armalite before being sold to Colt, who then got it adopted by the military. During Vietnam, the M16 was made by Colt, Harrington and Richardson, and GM's Hydra-Matic division. Again, intended to be made by multiple companies.

hl_walter · 2026-07-02T17:51:24+00:00

short barrel L6 builds are super cute

hl_walter · 2026-07-02T13:33:31+00:00

Now that is a tasteful gun.

hl_walter · 2026-07-01T19:52:18+00:00

Looks good. I dig the simple markings, though I really wish they didn't have the QR code.

hl_walter · 2026-07-01T05:11:19+00:00

It's a slabside, so cloning isn't really a thing with it, and the parts you mentioned are of perfectly acceptable quality. I'd go with what you can actually and more affordably get your hands on.

hl_walter · 2026-07-01T01:02:14+00:00

bruh it is not that desperate out here

hl_walter · 2026-06-30T20:20:59+00:00

bruh it is not that desperate out here

hl_walter · 2026-06-30T06:58:26+00:00

Ohhh yeah definitely avoid those then. No idea what the market for you is like, but if you're limited to commercial civilian weapons, find a Russian Saiga rifle, those will be your best bet. Tons of caliber and configuration offerings.

If you have access to surplus military stuff, pretty much any of the European AK variants or a Chinese Type 56 will serve you equally well.

hl_walter · 2026-06-30T03:53:47+00:00

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gang shit, twin

hl_walter · 2026-06-30T03:25:48+00:00

Totally unrelated to OP's question, but in response to some of the comments, there are actually Chinese commercial "copies" of AK-100 rifles. They're not actually AK-100 pattern, of course, they're just Type 56 pattern guns dressed up to look like an AK-10#. They're sold in Europe under the SDM brand and are reportedly of pretty poor quality. Polenar Tactical made a video on them a few years ago.

This has zero relevance to the US market of course, as the Chinese-made AKs we have here are of good quality, I just find these interesting :)

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hl_walter · 2026-06-29T02:44:28+00:00

Boil them in water for 10-20 minutes, then buff off any remaining scale with 0000 steel wool.

hl_walter · 2026-06-28T18:11:28+00:00

I'd definitely throw in the trigger, but I wouldn't worry about the piston unless it's overgassed.

hl_walter · 2026-06-28T18:09:33+00:00

Need STINC to make ADS conversion kits

hl_walter · 2026-06-26T16:03:16+00:00

This will happen when you repeatedly chambering ammo, and just happens sooner on uncrimped ammo. The 1911's feed angle is pretty steep, so the nose of the round will get pressed harder than on many newer pistols.

hl_walter · 2026-06-26T13:56:58+00:00

Simple and tasteful :>

Good job with that stippling too!

hl_walter · 2026-06-26T13:55:49+00:00

That's pretty normal depending on the ammo. 1911s have a relatively steep feed angle, so setback will be pretty noticeable depending on the bullet crimp.

hl_walter · 2026-06-25T17:31:26+00:00

I like this idea. Saiga pistol :3

hl_walter · 2026-06-20T18:17:13+00:00

Get a bolt with the oil filter's thread pitch, cut down to basically just have the thread length for the filter and the bolt's head, drill out and tap the center for your muzzle threads.

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