Sandbagger123 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 this is the first full season i have run my 2011. not a hickup with it. brownells is having a free shipping sale and i would like to pick up some parts to make a spare parts package to bring along to comps. i know an extra gun is best,but its not in the works yet. So what parts should i have in a spare parts box for my 2011? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Hello: Do a search since there is a lot of info there. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 You may want to keep in mind that most 1911/2011 parts need fitting. Then there is also the murphy factor that the part-which-breaks will not be the part(s) that you have backups for... That said, this is my partial list of stuff I have rattling around in my range bag: -Little screws that hold the 2011 trigger to the frame -Extra springs -Height elevation screw and springs for the Bomar-style rear -Extra fitted/tested extractor -Extra fitted right-side ambi thumb safety -Extra fiber optic tubes plus a lighter and nail clipper All of the above are things that at one point another broke or were lost at a match. The irony is ever since I got spares I have yet to need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger123 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 You may want to keep in mind that most 1911/2011 parts need fitting. Then there is also the murphy factor that the part-which-breaks will not be the part(s) that you have backups for... That said, this is my partial list of stuff I have rattling around in my range bag: -Little screws that hold the 2011 trigger to the frame -Extra springs -Height elevation screw and springs for the Bomar-style rear -Extra fitted/tested extractor -Extra fitted right-side ambi thumb safety -Extra fiber optic tubes plus a lighter and nail clipper All of the above are things that at one point another broke or were lost at a match. The irony is ever since I got spares I have yet to need them. thanks ordered the spare parts. Sucks to be at a match and your gun goes down. Was at A1 a couple of years ago and a guy on my squad lost his rear sight. Was not fun watching him shoot with the front sight only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Good deal, but all things being equal, a back-up gun is still better than a bunch of parts. If you can't afford the second gun, sometimes a shooting buddy who has a back-up is just as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSStreett Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) The part where the bullet comes out, all the way down to where the rounds go in. Just my opinion though. (AKA- Back-Up Gun) Edited August 28, 2014 by CSStreett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jacket Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Speaking from recent experience (Rockcastle) last week a second gun is better. I carry a few parts like extractor, slide stop and springs. All easy items to replace. Of course the thumb safety broke. I just put the STI away and pulled out the glock to finish the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallurgist Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I've been wondering this myself, thanks for starting the thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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