Ares Armor 1911 80% Build Experience

[c0re]

Ok guys here goes... First off ill start the thread with some pictures, then ill post what not to do with your frame and grip when you first get it.

Please post your building experience! As I go (depending on cash) ill add info and pictures, but as you build your 1911 please post info to help everyone.

Thanks,

Frame!











Grip!

[c0re]

Jig!

[MountainShooter]

Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures. It's about time we get to see the actual frame and jig!

[Dark Sky Solutions]

Very nice. Now why haven't you finished it yet!!!! Just kidding, you have until tomorrow.


Sent from my IPad so... Ease off the spelling

[mr.]

Nice, I'm still waiting for mine... =(

[saint7]

I want one really bad now. Waiting on another group buy if there is one.

[Cary1911]

why are the grip and frame 2 different pieces? was this the preference of those involved in the group buy?

[c0re]

@Cary1911
No this is the only model they offer at this time.

[c0re]

Next up is the frame with the jig, the good news there is really only one way to put this together.






















I recommend attaching the top of the jig to the frame BEFORE putting it into the lower part of the jig. As you can see in the first image when the frame and the lower part of the jig are sitting within each other it will be cockeyeed... Putting the top on first helps.

[4 T five]

Thanks for the view, these are the only detailed pics I've seen. Good job! Keep us posted as you proceed with the build.

[c0re]

Very nice. Now why haven't you finished it yet!!!! Just kidding, you have until tomorrow.

Ha! gotta get past x-mas first.

[goober]

are there instructions for the jig?
(still waiting for delivery of mine and 2 paperweights)

[tujungatoes]

are there instructions for the jig?
(still waiting for delivery of mine and 2 paperweights)

Looks pretty self explanatory to me. Whats confusing you about it?

I realize this will come across as sarcastic a**hole question. I'm being genuine though.

[c0re]

Short answer...
No instructions

Long Answer...
All of the guides are there, one way to look at this is if you are cutting the jig then you are doing it wrong.

As for what needs to be cut (anyone jump in if im wrong)
3 holes on the left side of the frame (grip in hand pointed away)
And the rails on the top (both sides)

[MountainShooter]

barrel seat needs to be cut
hole for the ejector pin needs to be drilled