Ghost Gunner Updates 1911 Jig for More Caliber Compatibility

The Ghost Gunner 2 is a desktop CNC mill that finishes user-supplied 80% lowers of AR-15s and AR-10s (and 1911s) using the included DDCut software.

Ghost Gunner Desktop Milling Machine

The Ghost Gunner 2 ecosystem receives an upgrade with today's release of the company's updated 1911 jig. The new jig replaces the original, 45 ACP caliber-only jig with an update that holds 9mm, 10mm, 40S&W, and 38 Super caliber 1911 80% frames.

Connect the Ghost Gunner to your Mac or PC and using the corresponding accessory jig and tooling, the microwave oven-sized machine finishes 80% AR-15, AR-10, and 1911 lowers and frames made of aluminum or polymer.

The GG2 is a full-featured desktop CNC mill that accepts open-source milling code and cuts anything else, as long as it's aluminum or softer. You just need to find (or write your own) g-code and supply a jig to hold the workpiece in the machine.

Jig Upgrades

The new Delrin 1911 jig replaces the original aluminum jig and includes a few changes that allow the installation of 1911 frames in multiple calibers. The change from metal to Delrin eliminates the chance of a failed probing operation that could occur when the anodizing on the older aluminum jig was worn or damaged. Improvements to the 1911 milling code include soft probing and an extended probing for the commander size frame.

The new 1911 jig is available for pre-order as a kit including tooling and other accessories for $245. It's also offered alone for those that already have the tooling and costs $200. This machine is commonly confused with the hot topic of 3D printing guns, but this is a desktop CNC milling machine, not a 3D printer; it cuts metal and polymer.

From Ghost Gunner:

The 1911 Starter Kit is now available for pre-order. It will include our improved 1911 jig and necessary collets, bits, end mills, and code needed to complete 1911 frames on the GG2. We are currently fulfilling the existing backorder and we'll be shipping new orders out in 3-4 weeks.

With these improvements, the 1911 starter kit is now compatible with Stealth Arms entire 1911 frame line.  Including their 9mm frame platform, allowing users to have 9mm, 10mm, 40S&W, and 38 Super builds in both Government and Commander size frames.

Includes everything you need to get started milling an aluminum 1911 frame in the Ghost Gunner. Precision machined Delrin fixture for completing Stealth Arms aluminum M1911 80% government and commander frames with either un-ramped or ramped barrel seats, including those which feature tactical rails. Comes with 1/4 in slotting end mill, 1/4 in ball end mill, #34 drill, custom carbide 5/32 in drill, 1/8 in collet, 1/4 in collet, 4 mm collet, 3 M4x16 bolts, 2 M4x20 bolts, 1 M3x20 bolt, 1 M5x25 bolt, 5 M4 washers, 5 M4 nylon washers, 1 M5 washer, 1 M3 washer, and 4 t-slot nuts.

Compatible with all v2 spindle Ghost Gunner CNC mills. Contact us if you have questions about compatibility. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.

To check out a video demonstration from SHOT Show, click here.

For more information on Ghost Gunner and to order, click here.

Corey Graff contributed to this article.

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