I love to work on my toys. Nothing stays “factory”. There are always things that can be improved over off the shelf items. With all the aftermarket support in the market today all you need is a few tools and some self confidence. So everyone let me see your upgrades and custom touches.

Over in the 1911 pic thread you can see where I have checkered the front straps of all my 1911s.

Nothing Fancy. Just upgraded Recoil Springs and installed a flat trigger. We’ll see if stronger springs improve followup shots and reduce muzzle flip. The DA trigger pull feels way better in the dry fire. Now its range time!!

What were you upgrading an AR? I recently did the same thing on a German framed Sig P229 from 2008. I picked up the P229 nos in the box LE trade in. I installed the Armory Craft slightly curved dual adjustable trigger and the Sig Short Reset Trigger Kit. Installing the two made all the difference i…

This started life as a Cimarron firearms GI model 1911A1. I have added a few things… [162063175693913200946392645086]

[image] Kowboygunsmith: This started life as a Cimarron firearms GI model 1911A1. I have added a few things… @Kowboygunsmith that is some nice work there. I enjoy seeing other people’s work. Customizing a firearm to me is a hobby and it cements the bond with it. I have a Colt Gold Cup that I …

Thank you. It is a work in progress. I don’t think i will ever stop upgrading it bit by bit as i learn.

That is what is good about doing it yourself. You learn, get the tools you need, and get more confident as you go. There is no substitute for being able to work on, build and repair your own stuff. It never ceases to amaze me how many people that are scared to work on their own firearms. Yes you nee…

There are so many sources of good information! My dream is to attend the gunsmithing course at the colorado school of trades.

To the hobbyists gunsmiths out there, what have you done to one of your toys lately

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This started life as a Cimarron firearms GI model 1911A1. I have added a few things…

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To the hobbyists gunsmiths out there, what have you done to one of your toys lately

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