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I turned down the rear of the carrier so it goes over the buffer spring and will leave it at that for now

it is buffer-less system

Is there any way we can do a build off challenge on this site?

And at this point it fires fine but with mag issues

At this point I realized I needed to make my own gas block out of aluminum

more pics and changes.....

I guess I should show the build as it started.
So here is a glimpse

I will continue as the week goes!!!

This is where I stopped tonight after 2 hours of work, I will get this going again this week.

Time for some welding.

Here is a few more pcs.

First is to cut out the FCG pieces

Hi All
I am doing a sheet metal lower 45 ACP build.
I will be using a Grease Gun Mag when it is all said and done.
Yes it WILL be HEAVY
Yes it WILL be UGLY
Yes YOU CAN BUILD IT with HAND TOOLS!
Yes you can build it to AR-15 mag specs!

Headspace can be checked/set and any good gunsmith Yes and no, If it is short chambered they can fix it assuming the barrel is not chrome lined and if it is they need a carbide chamber reamer which is not something most gunsmiths own. If it is deep chambered then the barrel extension needs to be re...