Your knowledge, honesty, and experience is amazing. A most excellent video.

I am amazed at how much time you spend sharing knowledge with us. Thank you!

One of my favorite Atlas videos. Adam is the real deal and his passion shows. Love dealing with these guys. The quality of product is just amazing.

Going bang and feeding everything is all I need out of it. The good looks and excellent triggers take care of themselves

Finally a smart person talking about guns...glad to hear that the frame/slide fit isn't very important for accuracy... it's CRAZY how much variance there can be in slide/frame fit even on the exact same model from the same manufacturer

I have some Colt 1911s and an STI 2011 Tactical 5.0 2011. They all shoot great for me. But when I retire in 2 more years. I am giving myself an Atlas gunworks 1911 as a retirement present. I want to enjoy it in IPSA/ EDC rotation . Gotta be a 45 also. You guys have really impressed this old Vet. Army tanker with your work. And its American made also. That is very important to me.

Listen to this guy. A rare gem. He understands the numbers and he doesn't try to sell flash. Telling statement was, we can build you a good gun with any pile of parts(paraphrase), it's just a matter of time. I don't know the guy, but I know what I'm hearing and it's music to my ears, for whatever that's worth.

my colt 1911a1 is 80 some odd yrs old and im still amazed at my ability to put shots exactly wear i want them. one raged hole. and its not finicky about ammo. its not a stock surplus pistol tho. it was re done with military national match parts. plus it came with a shoe box full of the original gi internals a micro adj rear sight and 3 two tone mags. the shop keeper told me it was almost worthless so i asked how worthless? he said hmm 300$ to witch i quickly handed him and declared it sold. i got the best 1911a1 in the shop for less than a new rock island gi pistol. the amount of work preformed would cost a fortune today! ive sought after quote non original guns with zero collector value ever since that fateful day! its funny it still has everything that makes a colt 1911a1 cool the us property mark the wb inspectors mark. parts have nm prefix. for 300$? i feel like i got lucky.

Finally someone who is not BS. I can recognize someone who really know 1911. Having several over the years and rebuilt / customized several you can reckognise when someone know what they are talking about.

Really informative. Thanks for this video.

It sounds beautiful when racking slide

I am extremely impressed with your knowledge. Currently saving my pennies while I enjoy your videos!

Great Video! Helped me on my search to get my first 1911🖒

Your videos are gold.

Excellent video sir !

I got my 1911 the 21st of June this year. Love it.

Great explanation!!

Great Info !

Great video Adam!!! Mike F.

Nice video I have Hardballer 45 acp and love but lol need to do more shootin anyway what your though of my handgun

Dude, why didn’t I meet you 20 years before I spent 100 k on pistols searching for the right builder? *SUBSCRIBED* Doc Dave

That was a nice video.

Very informative

Nice video!

Great video and channel!! Love all the information. Wondering how you feels about Wilson Combat? My next 1911 will be with Atlas for sure!

I appreciate the concept of not building a "special" gun. Every gun is built the same way. No short cuts.

John Moses Browning was a true genius.

How much it will be for a custom slide and barrel from u guys

Been watching your videos for a long time, huge fan... unfortunately I'm in califronia and what state I dwell in apparently dictates what guns I can and can't own, plus magazine capacity.

Man I can't wait to get a gun from you guys! You have the "best" 1911/2011 videos on the web Adam, thank you for sharing so much. That apron you are wearing looks awesome, what kind is it?

Great Guns ! Funny shaped head

Reference your mention of stacking issues (I just built my first Caspian double stack .45 government for YC Gunsmithing school) and with dummy's the mags are nose diving over 7 rounds in mag (EAA Witness magazines), with live ammo the only issue I am having is top round with 10 in magazine is failing to full seat in chamber causing an out of battery situation - quick slap to the back of the slide fixes it, but it happens every magazine. Thoughts? Recommendations? Yes, I know I jumped feet first into a hard gun build for my first 1911-ish build.

Thank you for a great 1911 video! I have a Springfield 1911 A1 45 mm stainless. I'm not very knowledgeable. Not like I want to be. I would like to purchase one of your 1911's for my son's 30th birthday. If you can help, I would be honored. My problem is I don't have a lot of money, and I know money is king. But if you can put me on a payment plan, that would be awesome. But, I understand if you can't. Thanks for a great video! Take care!

NICE!

If I'm not mistaken, Colt's 1911 in 9mm comes with a non-ramped barrel. Why does a ramped barrel make a difference?

What about one of those auto ordinance Trump 45's? It's engraved and looks really good. I bet it's a .5moa gun

King of 2011 = Atlas GunWorks

Hi Adam , how much would that 1911 single stack cost for shooting in ipsc , and would you build for a customer in Australia

EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT VIDEO!

I wonder how many stimulus checks went on 1911s?

Hi Adam! Quick question... Will it damage my 2020 model STI Staccato P 4.45 inch barrel pistol if I dry fire practice with it alot? Also slingshotting the slide without a round? Your expert advice would be greatly appreciated 👍🏾

I have a question for ya. Should you feel the slide hit the disconector and it almost hangs up on return to battery. This is of course ridding the slide.

I have Springfield 1911 Range Officer 5” and what fiber optic sights would you recommend?

The reason it's been around is because God gave John browning the know how as a blessing. I have 1911 built by Bul Armory paid just under a G. I bought the EDC MODEL. I HAVE several other 1911 and this is a joy to shoot. It's my EDC. people ask why 1911 and not Glock for EDC. THE 1911 HAS been around a hundred plus years.

Hi Adam, If I want to place an order for a single stack ( for serious competitions ) What's my next step? Call you? Thanks, excellent videos and what I really like it are really simple and easy to understand.

This is why I bought a Sig.

I have a strong feeling the 1911 is going to surge back into overwhelming popularity over the next few years. Bo Jiden don't like them bang bang's mkay.

How do you feel about the ATI 1911 or Desert Eagle 1911?

Your Feelings about the Les Baer,just bought a Custom Carry

what bullets do you use for your group testing?

What are your thoughts on tungsten guide rods and or sleeves?

So can I ship you guys my SR1911 and have you throat and fit the barrel just right and polish the feed ramp and give me a 3.5 Lb trigger pull and add a wilson combat gold bead front sight and wilson combat fixed black rear sights? Whats a ball park average cost range to have all that done. Low end to high end, what should i expect to pay for that much work?

Low rise rear sights

Man, the sound of Thad slide is like if it's running on ball bearing and the trigger disconnection is adjective. I would buy one and make it a desk pice. That would make a great anti stress device. That would make a good business idea.

I really appreciate your videos and being a professional I believe what you do in sharing your philosophy and process is commendable. However I must disagree with you when it comes to the importance of using the best parts. Great Guns are the intersection of the talented pistol smith and the best parts available in equal portions.

Are your hammer hooks .020 tall?

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We call em night team at 11's were im from.

Your way too expensive! Did my ruger for $500, love it!

I’m more than happy with my Dan Wesson Valor. And this is after owning a Wilson and inspecting several Ed Brown and Nighthawk 1911’s. Above $2,000 you get diminished returns.

I find this video hilarious I contacted atlas to get a bunch of work done to my 2011 and was told they only do work to there guns and they're parts??? So a lot of what's been said is bs

Easy answer: sell it and purchase a striker fired polymer.

As far as production 1911's go, if the slide doesn't rattle when I shake the gun, I don't buy it. Have never had a custom 1911, so I can't compare apples to ferraris

Shit are you out of vt?

Why the hell is this in my feed? Lol 5k for a alienated 1911? No thanks!

I disagree with your statement that Bullseye shooters want very light and crisp triggers. Many Bullseye shooters like a roll trigger. Also, Bullseye/Precision Pistol has a minimum trigger weight requirement. 2 pounds min for rimfire and centerfire and 3.5 pounds min for the 1911 service pistol. You guys may be very competent but I doubt you build many Bullseye/Precision Pistol guns or you would probably be aware of the trigger weight requirements.

what makes a good 1911: selling it and getting something that isn't a 1911