m700 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I have about 20k rounds though my wilson cqb. It still functions perfect and I have no issues. Is it worth sending it in for a thorough clean and inspection. I was thinking package 2. Is this worth it. Wilson offers a few packages 1 Overall inspection for functionality, complete disassembly, clean, replace springs, and lubricate 150 2 package 1 plus, complete inspection of everything , test fire 350 3 packages 1&2 plus refinish 550 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 If you are going to shoot a lot, it makes sense that you should get to the level of being able to do this service yourself. There are plenty of videos on the internet regarding complete disassembly of a 1911. You can look at/inspect for cracks and unusual wear yourself. You can replace the recoil spring, the hammer spring, and the firing pin spring yourself. You can reassemble everything yourself and test fire. All in less than an hour. Then you still have $325 of your $350 left over for ammo and training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, tha1000 said: If you are going to shoot a lot, it makes sense that you should get to the level of being able to do this service yourself. There are plenty of videos on the internet regarding complete disassembly of a 1911. You can look at/inspect for cracks and unusual wear yourself. You can replace the recoil spring, the hammer spring, and the firing pin spring yourself. You can reassemble everything yourself and test fire. All in less than an hour. Then you still have $325 of your $350 left over for ammo and training. This^ , YouTube is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Makes sense - if you're like me (ten thumbs and two left hands), but I know our local gunsmith offers a complete cleaning/inspection for $ 25. I'm going to take him up on that offer soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m700 Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 Ive torn it down a couple times i just thought maybe they would be doing something i wouldnt have noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 If you have the extra money laying around sure, send it in. But I would imagine at 20K rounds you've already replace most of the springs more than once and you obviously know how to clean it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m700 Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 Ok I just ordered another set of springs. I changed 2-of the 3 at around 10k and replaced all parts that weren't bulletproof. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 On 7/2/2019 at 8:20 PM, m700 said: Ive torn it down a couple times i just thought maybe they would be doing something i wouldnt have noticed. Pretty sure that service is designed for the fudds that think they’re shooting high volume at 500 rounds a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisyoung Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 On 7/2/2019 at 10:20 AM, tha1000 said: If you are going to shoot a lot, it makes sense that you should get to the level of being able to do this service yourself. There are plenty of videos on the internet regarding complete disassembly of a 1911. You can look at/inspect for cracks and unusual wear yourself. You can replace the recoil spring, the hammer spring, and the firing pin spring yourself. You can reassemble everything yourself and test fire. All in less than an hour. Then you still have $325 of your $350 left over for ammo and training. Agreed a 1911 is not that complicated after you have worked on one a few time and they Smith's at Wilson combat are not going to do anything you can't do yourself with a the help of YouTube or a good book on 1911 service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootin-blanks Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Your on the right track.. save the $$$ for more ammo/components Happy 4th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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