[Cleaning of High End Pistols]

I’m relatively new to pistol shooting, but have a high end 1911 & 2011 and was wondering what would be the essentials for cleaning such high end pistols.

I’ve never cleaned them before, but will need to shortly after a marksmanship course I’m doing.

I’m guessing I’ll need a nylon cleaning brush, slide glide, a nylon coated one piece cleaning rod & patches.

I hoping I could have others with more experience tell me what I need and what the best brands are?

[Cleaning rod for Pistols]

I was just wondering do most here use a nylon coated cleaning rod to clean their pistol barrels?

I recently purchased two very expensive custom pistols and are wondering what are cleaning equipment musts for such pistols?

[Grip pressure]

Downward tension is in the wrist of the support hand only right?

[SVI Custom 9mm]

I just read that Larry Vickers does not think the double stack 1911 is as reliable as a single stack 1911. Any ideas why?

It just got me thinking and all military 1911s seem to be single stack (e.g. Colt CQBP).

[SVI Custom 9mm]

Thanks for the reply RangerTrace, but I was told the signature grip and tactical micro pockets are for high capacity only which is unfortunate as I wanted both.

[Better grip single stack or double stack 1911s?]

Thanks for the replies

I was just asking generically, as I’m trying to figure out what would be more conducive to a better grip.

Wouldn't the wider body make it harder for most?

[SVI Custom 9mm]

Thanks for the replies.

Unfortunately I really can't take advantage of the high cap design with a 10 round limit.

Generally what would be considered to have the better grip a SVI single stack or double?

[Grip pressure]

Thanks for the replies.

I was just shooting a Glock 9mm at a stationary target on the range.

The problem is I get shaking and am exhausted after 50 rounds.

'You should grip until you shake, "maximum effort", and then reduce pressure until you stop shaking'

I’ll give this a go thanks.

Any tips for making sure the wrist of the non firing hand is locked correctly?

[Better grip single stack or double stack 1911s?]

What in your opinion provides a better 1911 grip single stack or double stack?

[Grip pressure]

I’ve been told by my coach that my grip is too hard on the pistol and he said I should imagine the pistol as a paper cup, I’m just wondering how hard should the correct grip be?

[SVI Custom 9mm]

AMP I was going with the Tactical Micro Pockets, but is there that much advantage to the Aggressive Micro Pockets?

RangerTrace due to pistol laws in Australia I have a ten round magazine limit so it will probably be a lot lighter making weight not such an issue.

[SVI Custom 9mm]

Do you need fluting with a FLDC?

[SVI Custom 9mm]

I’m after a 9 mm pistol that has the ruggedness of a tactical pistol with the accuracy of a match pistol. Brandon has provided afew recommended characteristics, but I’m keen to hear what others here would recommend for such a pistol.

What type of mainspring housing would others recommend (flat, arched, wedged)?

And would it be recommended to get the stirrup cut?