Surface ground and hardened tool steel bars in ten thicknesses - Recommended by agency armorers and top pistolsmiths as the most accurate way to remove vertical slide “play” from the 1911 Auto, its variations and copies. May be slower than the quick-and-dirty methods, but gives an infinitely more accurate and professional job. Basic procedure as follows: Measure gun’s slide rail thickness; place closest-sized Slide Fitting Bar in frame “way”; tap frame rail with light hammer to close the “ways” space down to match the slide rail thickness. Complete instructions included.
SPECS: 4" (10.2cm) L x 1" (2.5cm) W. stainless steel, heat treated. + .0000"/– .0005" (.0127mm) tolerances. Set includes 10 slide fitting bars, and a hardwood divider tray, all in a tough, polypropylene bench storage box.
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Customer ratings for BROWNELLS 1911 SLIDE FITTING BAR BOX AND TRAY
Number of ratings: 3
From brownells.com: 3
Average rating: 3.7
Not worth the time(21/10/2010)
Ok make sure to get ALL the information before ordering this. It is going to cost you.
1) Need to have an excellent frame clamp or the darn thing will keep moving around. 2) need to make sure to get the Micro Meter and that is another 300 dollars. 3) Get a smooth hammer (heavy one) you will need to beat on the rails on the frame and it does make a lot of marks. The hammer i purchased did more damage than good.
Not sure what the answer is to make the items work, maybe more skill but i will say that it did not work well for me.
nice(28/10/2010)
These are tools for the professional; well made, precision ground and essential for propper fit. if you know what you are doing, these are the cats meow.
Work well, IF you know what your doing(15/02/2015)
I've used these extensively to lower frame rails on 1911's. They work, BUT It requires patience and proper setup and tooling. Your frame has to be well supported with an aluminum mag well spacer and locked up in some type of non marring vice. As for peening the rails, A well polished tip on a wide punch can do the job but for a truly professional look I suggest you invest in the speciality peening wedges made just for this. If you decide to use a ball peen hammer, make sure the surface on the flat side is mirror polished. If you do the above, take your time you'll do fine.
Product no.: 080745116 BROWNELLS 1911 SLIDE FITTING BAR .116" (2.9464MM)050806020160 Surface ground and hardened tool steel bars in ten thicknesses - Recommended by agency armorers and top pistolsmiths as the most accurate way to remove vertical slide “play” from the 1911 Auto, its variations and copies. May be slower than the quick-and-dirty methods, but gives an infinitely more accurate and professional job. Basic procedure as follows: Measure gun’s slide rail thickness; place closest-sized Slide Fitting Bar in frame “way”; tap frame rail with light hammer to close the “ways” space down to match the slide rail thickness. Complete instructions included.
The Brownells 1911 Slide Fitting Bar is a precision tool made of surface ground and hardened tool steel, designed to accurately remove vertical slide play from 1911 Auto pistols and their variations.
It is recommended by agency armorers and top pistolsmiths for a professional job, using a methodical procedure that involves measuring the slide rail thickness and using the fitting bar to adjust the frame "way".
The product set includes ten different thickness bars, a hardwood divider tray, and a storage box, with each bar having a tolerance of +.0000"/–.0005" for precise adjustments.
Product no.: 080745117 BROWNELLS 1911 SLIDE FITTING BAR .117" (2.9818MM)050806020177 Surface ground and hardened tool steel bars in ten thicknesses - Recommended by agency armorers and top pistolsmiths as the most accurate way to remove vertical slide “play” from the 1911 Auto, its variations and copies. May be slower than the quick-and-dirty methods, but gives an infinitely more accurate and professional job. Basic procedure as follows: Measure gun’s slide rail thickness; place closest-sized Slide Fitting Bar in frame “way”; tap frame rail with light hammer to close the “ways” space down to match the slide rail thickness. Complete instructions included.
Product no.: 080745120 BROWNELLS 1911 SLIDE FITTING BAR .120" (3.0480MM)050806020207 Surface ground and hardened tool steel bars in ten thicknesses - Recommended by agency armorers and top pistolsmiths as the most accurate way to remove vertical slide “play” from the 1911 Auto, its variations and copies. May be slower than the quick-and-dirty methods, but gives an infinitely more accurate and professional job. Basic procedure as follows: Measure gun’s slide rail thickness; place closest-sized Slide Fitting Bar in frame “way”; tap frame rail with light hammer to close the “ways” space down to match the slide rail thickness. Complete instructions included.
The Brownells 1911 Slide Fitting Bar is a hardened tool steel bar used to accurately remove vertical slide play from 1911 Auto pistols and their variations.
It is recommended by agency armorers and top pistolsmiths for a precise fit, involving measuring the slide rail and tapping the frame rail to match the thickness.
The product includes a set of ten bars in different thicknesses, a hardwood divider tray, and a storage box, with instructions for proper use.
Product no.: 080745000 BROWNELLS 1911 SLIDE FITTING BAR SET050806020092 Surface ground and hardened tool steel bars in ten thicknesses - Recommended by agency armorers and top pistolsmiths as the most accurate way to remove vertical slide “play” from the 1911 Auto, its variations and copies. May be slower than the quick-and-dirty methods, but gives an infinitely more accurate and professional job. Basic procedure as follows: Measure gun’s slide rail thickness; place closest-sized Slide Fitting Bar in frame “way”; tap frame rail with light hammer to close the “ways” space down to match the slide rail thickness. Complete instructions included.
The Brownells 1911 Slide Fitting Bars are precision ground and hardened tool steel bars used to accurately remove vertical slide play from 1911 Auto pistols and their variations.
This set includes ten bars of different thicknesses, a hardwood divider tray, and is packaged in a durable polypropylene bench storage box.
Professional gunsmiths and agency armorers recommend this method for a more accurate and professional job compared to quicker, less precise methods.
Surface ground and hardened tool steel bars in ten thicknesses - Recommended by agency armorers and top pistolsmiths as the most accurate way to remove vertical slide “play” from the 1911 Auto, its variations and copies. May be slower than the quick-and-dirty methods, but gives an infinitely more accurate and professional job. Basic procedure as follows: Measure gun’s slide rail thickness; place closest-sized Slide Fitting Bar in frame “way”; tap frame rail with light hammer to close the “ways” space down to match the slide rail thickness. Complete instructions included.
SPECS: 4" (10.2cm) L x 1" (2.5cm) W. stainless steel, heat treated. + .0000"/– .0005" (.0127mm) tolerances. Set includes 10 slide fitting bars, and a hardwood divider tray, all in a tough, polypropylene bench storage box.
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Customer ratings for BROWNELLS 1911 SLIDE FITTING BAR BOX AND TRAY
Number of ratings: 3
From brownells.com: 3
Average rating: 3.7
Not worth the time(21/10/2010)
Ok make sure to get ALL the information before ordering this. It is going to cost you.
1) Need to have an excellent frame clamp or the darn thing will keep moving around. 2) need to make sure to get the Micro Meter and that is another 300 dollars. 3) Get a smooth hammer (heavy one) you will need to beat on the rails on the frame and it does make a lot of marks. The hammer i purchased did more damage than good.
Not sure what the answer is to make the items work, maybe more skill but i will say that it did not work well for me.
nice(28/10/2010)
These are tools for the professional; well made, precision ground and essential for propper fit. if you know what you are doing, these are the cats meow.
Work well, IF you know what your doing(15/02/2015)
I've used these extensively to lower frame rails on 1911's. They work, BUT It requires patience and proper setup and tooling. Your frame has to be well supported with an aluminum mag well spacer and locked up in some type of non marring vice. As for peening the rails, A well polished tip on a wide punch can do the job but for a truly professional look I suggest you invest in the speciality peening wedges made just for this. If you decide to use a ball peen hammer, make sure the surface on the flat side is mirror polished. If you do the above, take your time you'll do fine.