tyman1876 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I’ve read through a lot of threads here and there is a lot of good information. I own a few 2011’s and have done simple work to them but I would like to really learn the ins and outs of building one and the process of fitting it together properly. Are there any books out there that are a “complete guide” to building/fitting/tuning this platform? I understand people offer classes and there is a wealth of knowledge scattered throughout the internet but I’d like something that I can just sit and read on my time and slowly learn from. The goal would be to build myself a gun from scratch eventually but I understand I have a long way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schaet Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Hey Ty, When I get home I'll go through my bookmarks on the subject. I have compiled a bunch of articles over the years. As for a one source for all, I'm pretty sure there are a couple of 'bibles' for it, but off the top of my head I can't think of the titles. I'm a hobbyist builder and have built everything I shoot. (and have three more in the works) Once you get into I think you'll really enjoy it. I do have a bunch of links to YouTube videos as well. Now with that said, There will be feedback along the lines that watching a video won't make you a gunsmith, and I agree with that because of all the variables, but they are at the very least informative. Any questions that you may have I certainly will try to answer to the best of my ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyman1876 Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 Hey Ty, When I get home I'll go through my bookmarks on the subject. I have compiled a bunch of articles over the years. As for a one source for all, I'm pretty sure there are a couple of 'bibles' for it, but off the top of my head I can't think of the titles. I'm a hobbyist builder and have built everything I shoot. (and have three more in the works) Once you get into I think you'll really enjoy it. I do have a bunch of links to YouTube videos as well. Now with that said, There will be feedback along the lines that watching a video won't make you a gunsmith, and I agree with that because of all the variables, but they are at the very least informative. Any questions that you may have I certainly will try to answer to the best of my ability. That would be great, thank you! I figured there wasn’t just a single book that is the end-all be-all but something informative to get my feet wet would be a good start. I’m in no rush to get something started but I think it’d be a great wintertime project and a new hobby to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schaet Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 It's a great winter project for sure!! Keep in mind as you go through the process there's a bunch of tools that you will need. Some inexpensive and some a bit more, especially if you're only going to use them once. I'll give you the links to where I get mine. It's gotten to the point where I ordered a new CNC mill (I was using a much smaller one) to start playing around with slides etc .. Like shooting wasn't an expensive enough hobby!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbeck Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Get the two volumes by Jerry, they are the Bibles for 1911 you can buy the paperbacks or google search and download them free in pdf, you’ll read them more than once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schaet Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Ahh yes, that was one of them that I was thinking about. Here's the link to the PDF: http://www.klstottlemyer.com/ewExternalFiles/The_Colt_.45_Automatic_-_A_Shop_Manual_Vol.1_by_Kuhnhausen.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyman1876 Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 Awesome thanks guys. I’ll take all the info you’re willing to give Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 And Volume 2 (lucky guess) is at http://www.klstottlemyer.com/ewExternalFiles/The_Colt_.45_Automatic_-_A_Shop_Manual_Vol.2_by_Kuhnhausen.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Other files of interest, perhaps: http://www.klstottlemyer.com/prints-drawings-etc.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoMiE Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I know it’s not a book but the AGI videos by Gene Shuey are good and he goes through the whole process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspian guy Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Yes i learned a bunch from the AGI videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncman Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Jack Weigands videos are awesome. Kuhnhausen books are as important as buying ammo. Lots of good info out there. The article's on barrel timing by Schueman are a MUST read as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyman1876 Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 Jack Weigands videos are awesome. Kuhnhausen books are as important as buying ammo. Lots of good info out there. The article's on barrel timing by Schueman are a MUST read as well.I ordered Kuhnhausen’s first book. I think that’s a great spot to start. I’ll look up the articles by Schuman and add them to my list. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardust tommy Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I think you need the older books like the Kuhnhausen but the best book is called "the internet forums". you have to know who is who and learn from them. there is a lot of info on the 1911 forum, 1911pro (FB), bullseye L forum, here... but you have to know the real GOOD professional gunsmiths, there is also a lot of cr*p in those forums gr T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncman Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 (edited) ^^^ Search for Jerry Keefer....was a bullseye 1911 guru. Edited August 15, 2018 by Broncman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powder Finger Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Jerry K's snap shots of setups etc... no text so you have to guess what was being done. I think he could figure out how to mount air so you could machine it accurately. http://s604.photobucket.com/user/jerrykeefer/library/?sort=3&page=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspian guy Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, Powder Finger said: Jerry K's snap shots of setups etc... no text so you have to guess what was being done. I think he could figure out how to mount air so you could machine it accurately. http://s604.photobucket.com/user/jerrykeefer/library/?sort=3&page=1 That is pure machine shop/tool making porn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powder Finger Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I think so too, the deal is that Jerry passed earlier this year so most of the forum posts that had the photos lost the pics in the text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanttolearn Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Wow, i didn't know Mr. Keefer passed away. I've never had the privilege of meeting him but i have learned so much from his posts. He was incredibly generous with his time, answered so many questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRCNC Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 The Kuhnhausen books are good reference books with a lot of information. We've had a set since day one. There is a book currently being written by an engineering professor at UNC. Besides building pistols and shooting them in competitions, he is a firearms researcher. His book - first in a series - will focus on the 1911 and is being written in collaboration with well known gunsmiths, gunsmithing instructors, and firearms manufacturers. In addition to being a reference work like the Kuhnhausen books, his goal is to provide a step-by-step build manual, with each step showing several methods of accomplishing the task at hand, tool and parts lists, etc. We believe it is due out around January 2019. If you have any interest, drop us a line and we'll get you more info. Deep River Customs info@deeprivercustoms.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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