Panteao Productions: Make Ready with Paul Liebenberg: Gunsmithing the 1911 - PMR026 - Gunsmithing - 1911 - Colt - Government Model - Armorer Since his early days at Pachmayr Gun Works Paul has worked on 1911s ranging from customizing customer provided pistols to building high-end custom guns Gunsmithing the 1911 is a rare opportunity to learn gunsmithing techniques from Paul Liebenberg Paul is a professional gun builder specializing in the Browning locked breach pistol platform In this video Paul walks you through customizing a Colt 1911 pistol In a one-on-one setting, Paul reviews the 1911 platform and takes you through all the key points of the pistol He will explain all modifications that are commonly done on the 1911; installing a new barrel and grip safety and thumb safety,fitting the ignition system, lowering and flaring the ejection port, relieving the mag well, and installing aftermarket sights