Topic: How Colt 1911 Handguns Are Made

[AR10ER]

How 1911 Handguns Are Made

[broncovan]

Very cool.  I expected to see all modern equipment, looks like half of the stuff is off an old battleship.

Would love to get my hands on some of those roll stamps.

[High Wall]

When I see stuff like this, it amazes me that anybody can make any money and not charge 10 times more than they actually do.

[mopeman440]

When I see stuff like this, it amazes me that anybody can make any money and not charge 10 times more than they actually do.

I've never seen a work of art made by a machine...

[dutch1911]

Colt's 1911 is indeed a beautiful work of art.

Why do you think everyone else tries to copy them.

Dutch1911
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[XDMHMMWV]

It really makes you appreciate everything that goes into making one of those.
Thanks for posting the vid

[Hawkeye]

Thanks!  I love the 1911 and really enjoyed that video. I'm surprised that there wasn't even more CNC work done.

It also suggests why there is such a price difference between a 1911 and a Glock or XD pistol. I suspect the slide machining is similar, but the frame is much different.

[luvmy45]

How hard can it be to have a plastic injection mold stamp out parts for a gun, compared the care and attention that a 1911 gets