The build up of this 1911 has been the most rewarding experience I have had. The only problem is that it was finished with little or no gun smiting. I was expecting that the process would be time consuming and labor intensive, however the parts fell into place just as I had viewed it on You Tube. As you can tell that this was my first build of a 1911 but if this is the enjoyment that can be expected, I will continue to build them. The time that it took for me to finish this build was about 4 hours of work. I received the parts on Thursday night and was shooting it Saturday morning. I did have to buy a better magazine because of the follower; it would not support the bullet at the right angle. The only parts problem was fitting the Hammer to the grip safety. I want to thank Lisa for her patients with me because of my constant emailing to find out if parts had arrived so that my kit could be shipped.

I gave this product a 3 out of 5 for one reason. The time it took to receive it. Made the order the 13th of Feb. and received it today (March 8). Never got an email saying they were behind or out of a part or something like that. Had they done that, this is a 5 out of 5 hands down. Everything was in the bag. Only gripe about the parts I have is that the Mainspring Cap was covered in cosmoline still, and was the only part in that condition. The thumb safety definitely won't work until it's cleaned up and fitted. The barrel was extremely tight at first but after a few cycles it's working its way in. So if you're looking at this kit, it's worth it, just don't expect it quickly.

Happy with the parts at least all that it came with. It was missing the grip safety, which after calling they said it is on back order. They said that they have no way of knowing its missing out of kit and on backorder, until after it is purchased. I think that is a poor excuse. I have been waiting for over 2 months now for the grip safety, which is all that is left to complete the build. I have called twice and was told that I don't need to call anymore, that it will be shipped once they receive it. I suggest calling and asking if all parts are present before ordering, to save being impatient to finish you build. Called before hitting send on this review and was told that the grip safety is on backorder and has a blue finish, which everything in the kit is parkerized. This it getting very frustrating.

The kits and price are great. Will purchase another once there back in stock. Thanks Sarco..

This is my 2nd kit, The first was a complete kit, This one was a put together kit, I found a printed page of a 1911 break down exploded view, And each item that was part of the kit was put into the box, and X-ed off the page...I would not have a problem with it BUT.. When they put the hammer and safety in the box they never looked to see if they would work together, Those of you who have worked on these style guns know you can not just throw any hammer on the gun with just any safety, Well in this case they did, I have a miss matched hammer/safety set up, I emailed Sarco I'm waiting on there reply, Other then that its a good kit and worth the money, If you try and do the same set up piece by piece its a lot more money..