A Cheap 2011 Build?
Cheap is relative term when you look at a 1911. If you're considering buying a 1911 you can pick one up brand new for about 500 dollars, but if you want a decent quality 1911 you are in the $800+ price range. If you are looking for a 2011 handgun your new price is approximately 1800 dollars and higher. Custom builds run 2500 dollars and more. So, I was wondering what it would cost to build a 2011 with quality parts, but not go overboard? Here is my attempt at building a 2011 for approximately 900 dollars.
Parts List:
| Item | Source | Price |
| Caspian Ejector | Brownells | 20 |
| EB Beavertail Grip Safety | Brownells | 40 |
| EGW Hammer Strut | Brownells | 10 |
| STI rear sight | Brownells | 63 |
| WC Slide Stop | Brownells | 33 |
| STI Disconnector | Brownells | 15 |
| STI Firing Pin | Brownells | 9 |
| STI Guide Rod | Brownells | 17 |
| CYLINDER & SLIDE - 1911 AUTO COMPLETE PIN SET | Brownells | 13 |
| Tuff Extractor | Brownells | 33 |
| WC Barrel Link #3 | Brownells | 6 |
| WC Value Hammer | Brownells | 28 |
| WC Value Sear | Brownells | 16 |
| Frame | CK Arms | 175 |
| Barrel (9mm) | Numrich | 118 |
| RemSport Slide (9mm) | Remsport | 180 |
| DP Front Sight | Shooter's Connection | 39 |
| Guide Rod Plug | Spare Parts box | 0 |
| Kimber Safety | Spare Parts box | 0 |
| Plunger Spring | Spare Parts box | 0 |
| Magazine Release | Spare Parts box | 0 |
| Trigger | Spare Parts box | 0 |
| Barrel bushing | Spare Parts box | 0 |
| Main Spring | Spare Parts box | 0 |
| Recoil Spring | Spare Parts box | 0 |
| Grip | USED | 80 |
| Firing Pin Stop | Numrich | 5 |
| Total | 900 |
Progress and parts pictures:
RemSport Slide after being Tri-Topped, Franche Cut, serrations and sights cut.
Ended up getting a Storm Lake barrel instead for $120:
Grips I picked up from a fellow USPSA competitor:
