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1911 gunsmithing tools

RetiredOC

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Alright, I had a post a while ago about drop in parts for a PT1911 and after some research I'm finding that you really can't drop in parts to a 1911. Well, you can, but if you don't have things fitted right you can have some problems down the road and maybe the ATF banging your door down for converting a handgun to full auto.

So my question is, could you guys point me toward the exact tools I will need to replace my sear, hammer, and hammer strut? Maybe even my safety too? I've looked around and I can't find a clear cut answer on what exactly you NEED to complete this task of fitting these pieces.

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