Book(s) on 1911

Downeaster · Post by **Downeaster** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 12:44 pm

I have a Colt Ace .22lr conversion unit on a Government Model frame. The trigger on this thing is just horrible.

I want to do a detail strip and a good cleaning as a starting point, but I've never taken a 1911 down past the usual field strip for cleaning. I have detail-stripped the slide to clean the firing pin recess and removed the extractor, but that's it.

I'd also like to learn more about how the various components work together and be able to speak knowledgably about them.

Anybody have any input on a good book and/or video on the subject?

Post by **Bullseye** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 2:34 pm

Jerry Kuhnhausen's "The Colt 45 Automatic" is a good book for learning all about the internals of the 1911 pistol.

R,
Bullseye

Downeaster · Post by **Downeaster** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 2:49 pm

Thanks, I'll check it out.

Downeaster · Post by **Downeaster** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 3:35 pm

I found an on-line video on detail stripping that seemed pretty straightforward, so I got brave and tried it.

Worked just like the video said, but GOOD GOLLY, MISS MOLLY! It's a miracle this thing worked at all with all the gummed up gunk in it. The safety was literally glued to the frame by dried goo.

Ordered the book too, and am looking forward to tinkering.

Thanks again!

Downeaster · Post by **Downeaster** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 5:08 pm

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v323/ ... tionHR.flv
Disassembly Animation

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v323/ ... tionHR.flv
Reassembly Animation

With the aid of the above animations, I was able to completely disassemble, thoroughly clean, and reassemble my 1911. A quick check of the safeties and a 5 round test fire indicates I got it back together right.

It was REALLY nasty with a lot of gooey, semi-hardened oil on all of the moving components.

While a thorough cleaning and a light oiling helped some, it could still use the attention of a knowledgable trigger man. Guess I need to start saving my pennies...

toyfj40 · Post by **toyfj40** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 5:36 pm

http://www.MidWayUSA.com/

1. enter: Kuhnhausen
in the SearchBox... several books and some videos.

2. then, click on "GunSmithing" along the top...
then, scroll down to select 'Tools for 1911'

might as well "get serious"...

good luck, -- toy

those 'animations' are Great!!
can't wait for BullsEye to make a set for the MK2 ...

Downeaster · Post by **Downeaster** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 6:02 pm

Ooooo, nice toys!

I coulda used one of them plunger tools. I think I'll leave the rest of 'em to the folks that have some clue what they're doing tho...