Dissassembly for cleaning the 1911

[Bill Daniel]

I would like to learn how to disassemble my Kimber Gold Match for thorough cleaning as well as to replace parts as needed. I enjoy caring for my investments and field strip and clean after shooting but would like to be able to completely disassemble and reassemble competantly. Can this be learned for a Wilson or AGI video? Have any TFLers who have no gunsmith training done this and how did you learn?
Thanks,
Bill Daniel

 

[RickB]

I learned from an old book published by NRA. They're still publishing an updated version that shows/tells how to strip a couple dozen different handguns; there's one for rifles, too.

 

[George Hill]

If I were you - I'ld go to the gunshop and ask the guys that do the pistol tinkering for a walk through.
Trying it out on your own for the first time - you may very well end up with a cresent shaped scratch on your slide.

 

[beemerb]

Bill why not order out a 45 vidio from AGI or order Kunhausens book on 45.That way you not only can tear it down but learn how everthing works and relationship between parts during cyclying.

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[Monkeyleg]

Bill, you can also check out this site: http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/7719/

It has detailed instructions with photos on disassembling and reassembling a lot of guns, including 1911's. I haven't taken my Kimber apart yet, and won't unless I have to.

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[Prof]

Bill:

I have all the books, videos, etc. They all have something to offer, especially the AGI video. However, for my own reference, I keep the small pamphlet/book put out by Bill Wilson ("1911 Maintainance Manual")on my bench. It has detailed description and photos. It is excellent and has made me fairly proficient at this task. Check out his website (www.wilsoncombat.com) or his catalog.

[This message has been edited by Prof (edited July 06, 2000).]

 

[faiello5]

I second Prof's suggestion of Bill Wilson's book.


Regards,
Frank

 

[Correia]

I've got that crescent shaped scratch on my slide. It adds personality.

 

[Jim V]

Kunhnausen's two 1911 manuals and handydandy wall chart can be bought at http://www.gunbooks.com

Also go to http://www.m1911.org and click your way into the forum, you will find dissassembly instructions there.

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[ArmySon]

Bill, if you want the AGI video, send me an email. If you pay shipping, I'll give it to you. I didn't care for it.

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[straightShot]

Scratches add character.

The things are meant to be fired, not simply admired.


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