Jon Merricks Posted June 9, 2001 Share Posted June 9, 2001 This was asked on the old forum but I cant remember the answer. What are some good resources for working on the 1911? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted June 9, 2001 Share Posted June 9, 2001 Jon, These aren't necessarily "how to" books but they are written either by gunsmiths or by IPSC shooters/gunwriters: Bill Wilson's two books on the 1911, available on his website at wilsoncombat.com; Layne Simpson's book on "The Custom 1911" or "The Custom Government Model," available either through an ad in Shooting Times Magazine or through Amazon.com or PaladinPress.com; Dave Lauck's two books on modifying the 1911 for combat or competition. I'd have exact titles but as we're moving in two weeks most of my books are already packed and buried in a stack of boxes. Wilsoncombat.com has a bunch of books listed in the specials/clearance section of their website at decent discounts, I'd check there first. Wilson's own books are listed under parts for pistols. Simpson's book would appear to be a comprehensive catalogue/evaluation of modifications possible on a 1911, one of the Wilson books was written in the same vein; Dave Lauck's focus is a bit narrower and more opinionated. If any of the more experienced shooters have read any of these books, maybe they can provide feedback as to how relevant they still are ---- I think they were all written a decade ago. Hope that garbled mess helps, I think I can get some sleep after we move. (I could of course sleep now, but then I wouldn't be able to shoot five matches this month......) (Edited by Nik Habicht at 6:37 pm on June 8, 2001) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Leong Posted June 13, 2001 Share Posted June 13, 2001 There's one definitive work on 1911 smithing. It's in two parts and one video. Jerry Kuhnhausen is the author of "The US M1911/M1911A1 & Commerial 1911 type pistols - a shop manual". Most smiths use this as their reference standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Merricks Posted June 13, 2001 Author Share Posted June 13, 2001 Nik thanks I order both of Wilsons books. Chris where can I get the ones mentioned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Leong Posted June 14, 2001 Share Posted June 14, 2001 Try Brownell's. DEFINITELY get the first volume first, don't let them sell you Vol 2, otherwise you'll be in at the deep end! There is a support video for Vol 1 also available, I think from Brownell's too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Merricks Posted June 16, 2001 Author Share Posted June 16, 2001 I just got the books in from Wilson. They are good so far. I learned that the LE in Accu-Comp LE stands for Leatham and Enos. Man Enos is the Daddy Rabbit. Even though the combat auto is about 10 years old is has alot of help full info. And the maintenance manual I wish I had bought seven years ago. Thanks for the suggestions. Brownells is next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted June 16, 2001 Share Posted June 16, 2001 BE should write "Practical Gunsmithing Beyond Fundamentals". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted June 16, 2001 Share Posted June 16, 2001 I've thought about it.... be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted June 17, 2001 Share Posted June 17, 2001 Brian, If you build it, he will come; eh, If you write it, we will buy it. Somebody had to say it.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sweeney Posted September 5, 2001 Share Posted September 5, 2001 If I may be so immodest...my first book has a chapter on the 1911, perhaps not enough info to invest if you're focused solely on the 1911. The new one isn't about 'smithing, but the 1911 in general. I'm working on a 1911 smithing book proposal, but the devil is in the contract, not the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris4d Posted May 1, 2002 Share Posted May 1, 2002 I realize this is probably a dead subject (lastpost 7 mos old), but I will recommend Sweeney's new book (The Gun Digest Book of the 1911) for anyone generally familiar with 1911s and wanting to know more about things like variations, disassembly, reassembly as well as a review of several models from various manufacturers. My wife didn't like it quite as much since it took me away from her for 2 - 3 days as I consumed it (or did it consume me :-) ) I digress (probably because it's just so darned fun...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBChaffin Posted May 15, 2002 Share Posted May 15, 2002 I'll 2nd the last post. I just got a copy of Patrick's book (The Gun Digest Book of the 1911) and it's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianH Posted May 16, 2002 Share Posted May 16, 2002 I'm third. The resolution is passed. It's a good book..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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