1911 ARMORER'S BLOCK Reviews & Ratings

Handy bench block machined from super-tough, glass-reinforced nylon supports 1911 pistol components so you can perform a variety of repair, assembly/disassembly, and accurizing tasks quickly and easily. Securely holds the frame on its side, so you can work on it without risk of damaging the finish. Helps you check hammer/sear engagement, remove hammer strut pin, remove mainspring housing, and holds thumb safety for easy filing of sear stop stud engagement surface. Use to tension the extractor off the slide, so you don’t risk scratching the slide, and retain the extractor while filing and honing the claw. Holds the barrel during link pin removal, with blind holes to catch the pins so they don’t get lost. You can even place the frame between two blocks and clamp it in a bench vise for slide fitting.

SPECS: Glass-reinforced nylon, black. 4” long (10.2cm) x 4” wide x 1ј” (3.2cm) high.

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Reviews Summary

The 1911 Armorer's Block by 10-8 is highly praised for its quality, ease of use, and versatility in gunsmithing tasks. While some users wish for improvements like cutouts for ambidextrous safeties, the overall feedback emphasizes its effectiveness in securely holding 1911 frames and simplifying various installations. Reviewers agree it's worth the investment, despite minor drawbacks.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Quality

75%

Reviewers consistently highlight the stellar quality of the 1911 Armorer's Block, noting its sturdy construction and well-thought-out design that enhances the gunsmithing experience. The block is considered durable and reliable, making it a go-to tool for users.

Ease of Use

85%

Many users found the Armorer's Block easy to work with, appreciating how it simplifies tasks like fitting thumb safeties or installing parts. The design minimizes hassle during installation, indicating that it effectively meets the needs of both novice and experienced gunsmiths.

Specificity for 1911 Models

40%

Several reviews mention that while the block works great for Government and Commander-sized 1911s, it is not suitable for Officer-sized models. This specificity drew comments regarding a need for better guidance on compatibility, underlining the tool’s specialized application.

Design Limitations

50%

Some users expressed a desire for additional features, such as blind holes for pins or cutouts for ambidextrous safeties. While these limitations did not overshadow the utility of the block, they indicate opportunities for improved design and functionality.

Value for Money

60%

Feedback suggests that despite a higher price point compared to other options, users feel they are getting value for their investment, thanks to the block's effectiveness and versatility in various gunsmithing tasks.

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Good tool, but missing one feature.

This tool (fixture) worked as advertised. I just wish it had a cut out in it for use with a frame that has an ambidextrous safety. Then the frame could be laid on its right side and still secure it in the holes used with the grip screw bushings.

Excellent product.

Awesome bench block. The pistol is located by the grip bushings, and the fit is great. Snug enough to hold securely, but not a press fit. All of the edges are beveled, as well as all of the holes. Blind holes for the hammer and sear pins would be nice, but the lack of a hole for the mag release is kind of annoying. I will probably add these holes myself. The hole for the extractor is a tight fit, when pushed through. Works well when filing on the fitting pad. It only has a relief for the mainspring housin pin on one side. While installing the pin from the right doesn't affect function, it bugs my selective OCD. The included pins can easily be misplaced... However, if you stand the block up on end, you can put the pins in the large center through hole. To keep them there, put a tightly rolled disposable earplug (or two, depending on style) in there as well.

nice addition to a bench block

This is a nice addition to a bench block, very handy for working on 1911's. Comes with a set of small pins for sear work... they will be easy to "misplace".

Not for Officer's Model 1911

Milling & centerlines of drilled holes are not positioned for use with Officer size 1911's.