80% Builds

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Originally Posted by Roverron

Very Nice! I dont have access to a mill/CNC machine or I think I'd attempt an 80% lower too. And I like that you can put your own serial number on it, BATF has no play as long as you build it for yourself.

That was key for me re: access to a preprogrammed/jigged water cooled CNC mill, which took about a total of 10 minutes. There's been an increasing number of folks/shops offering "build parties" and renting out their CNC mills here in SoCal. I'll be starting a 1911 build from a KT Ordnance 80% frame, also taking advantage of a "build party."

I'm actually looking forward to a 1911 build with all the fit & finishing work that needs to be done; a lot more involved than AR builds and more satisfying.