Explains assembly proper torque specifications trouble shooting and much much more. Anything like with rifle, pistols, 1911 s, revolvers, shotguns, ar15s. I would like to know what everyone has read and what they think of them. These are the same parts that i use to build the finest grade custom 1911s in my. Impresa products universal bench block ideal for m1911 m1911 m 1911 style pistols.
This book is obviously not ground breaking as there have been many books about the 1911, but it is very informative gunsmithing, tactical course, competitions. Basic tuning and reliability work for a carry weapon. Published september 23rd 2010 by gun digest books first published august 27th 2010. Hilltop armory 1415 highway 62 65 n, harrison, ar 72601. It sounds like such a simple thing, but in reality it is the core of my philosophy about customizing pistols and i believe it. The gunsmiths manual and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Many of the items offered are original harrison design creations and. The best handgun ever made, he says with the conviction car enthusiasts save for their favorite ride. Im looking for a lot of modern ones to read because i really enjoy reading them and i like to extend my knowledge.
General gunsmith tools handgun tools measuring tools. Bob rodgers pistolsmithing class is well worth the time and expense. The book works well for casual reading or reference. The predictable result is that some will depart the gun in the middle of a magazine. Pistolsmith terry tussey specializes in 1911s, named for the year the army approved the pistol as standard issue. Pistols produced by jardines custom are highly reliable, accurate, and beautiful pieces of work tuned to tight yet fully reliable tolerances. His writing is easy to read and understand without being overly simple. The enjoyment of owning a jardines custom pistol is evident in the. Along the way i discovered is that while john moses browning was, in fact. I will completely rebuild your 1911 pistol, piece by piece. Fixture for holding beavertail while grinding top surface. Just a few weeks ago, he finished building a new 1911 for ricks, who placed the order last summer.
You will also find links to other relevant web sites for gunsmithing careers, as well as books. All, featured, podcast june 10, 2017 ep64 mp40 repop, ghost gun sig p320, ross rifle rehab done view post. He was innovating right there in the beginning, working as the manager for the pachmayr gun shop in the 1980s. Colt 1911 gunsmith maintenance and repair manual book ebay. Details about colt 1911 gunsmith maintenance and repair manual book.
This is turning into a 1911 gunsmith directory, i love it, please sticky i dont know if this has been done before but i thought it would be neat to put together a list of the top x number of 1911 gunsmiths. The custom 1911 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Practical guide to all branches of the trade by stelle, j. Needless to say his kindness matches his skills as a gunsmith. Im sure everyone so far has replied and made recommendations with the best of intentions, but a master 1911 pistolsmith is totally different than a good, or even master general gunsmith.
With a ton of surplus guns on hand and the many having been smuggled home by g. The trigger breaks like glass and must be felt to be appreciated. John harrison custom 1911addicts the premiere 1911. Sight work on gipattern 1911s some 1911 copies have gistyle front sights made from bad castings and to make matters worse, they are barely staked in place. Custom build by john harrison, base gun is a series 70 colt. I have more time for myself than i need, for this i need to stay busy. I did not commission the build and i am not the first owner. The current wait for a fullhouse custom by harrison designs is several years.
Jardines custom specializes in the 1911 and 1911a1 style handgun. Filled with incredibly crisp, clear, cutaway drawings, exploded views, howto pictographs, and photos. Gunsmithing projects are as exciting for me as they are for the customer. That you get to go home with a functioning work of mechanical art makes it even better. The general gunsmithing books tend to be a rehash of already published info or very basic gunsmithing projects, scope mounting, sling swivel installation, recoil pad fitting and the like. Gunsmithing while john jardine specializes in building custom 1911s and overseeing the valtro project he also does custom work on. A week spent with gunnuts and gear heads, building your very own 1911 to bobs incredibly high standards can only be considered one of lifes high points. Precision machined from steel barstock to look good and handle the knocks of daily carry. Im a medical disabled from 2005 and has suddenly realize and awaken my passion for firearms and my trade. It sounds like such a simple thing, but in reality it is the core of my philosophy about customizing pistols and i. Gunsmith courses in western cape im looking at starting a gunsmith training course. With over 800 new and used guns in stock, harrisons gun inventory surpasses any independent dealer in southwest virginia. With a great selection enhancements we will both get to see a better pistol by the end of the process.
Now available exactfit ejectors thursday, march 15, 2018. Another excellent book on the model 1911 is scott meadows u. Many of the people who stop by the sight are searching for information on a specific pistol, often for an old m1911 brought back from overseas by a father or grandfather. Ive never done any gunsmithing in the past, and i need to understand the basic principles involved, as well as some good specs for fitting and whatnot. Still, im hesitant to do anything to my 1911 without first getting a good how to smith your 1911 book. Mar 24, 2014 pistolsmith terry tussey specializes in 1911s, named for the year the army approved the pistol as standard issue. Wts john harrison custom springfield 1911 45acp discussion in. There are still a few deals to be found at gunshows, you just need to keep your eyes peeled. John harrison, swenson tribute gun featured in the vickers guide 1911 book. Many of the items offered are original harrison design creations and all items are manufactured in the usa to harrison design specs. The 1911 retro rear u notch sight is made to the same specs as the standard, square notch rear sight but instead features a.
These are the same parts that i use to build the finest grade custom 1911s in my shop. Tom givens, owner of range master in memphis, tennessee, its lead instructor and 1911 aficionado, recently proclaimed, the 1911 design does not lend itself well to modern manufacturing methods. Gunsmithing while john jardine specializes in building custom 1911 s and overseeing the valtro project he also does custom work on all other 1911s and browning highpowers. Gunsmithing by jardines custom custom 1911 pistols. Any serious student of the 1911 knows the name paul liebenberg. Most of the modern gunsmithing, not to be confused with modern gunsmithing, books i dont really care for. Springfield armory 1911 milspec gi 45acp pistol customized by teddy jacobson and john harrison this 1911 was first sent to teddy for the full action job that made him famous. We have everything from compact handguns to high powered rifles. I went through 150 rounds without issues this time out. I thought 10 wouldnt be enough and 100 would be too many so 20 it is.
John harrison hd806 pro sear stoning jigs are back in stock. Rounded corners help resist snagging during the draw from concealment. For sale is a colt 1911 maintenance and repair manual. A 1911 ejector that simplifies fitting to achieve a hairline joint with. The modern gunsmith a guide for the amateur and professional gunsmith in the design and construction of firearms, with practical suggestions for all who like guns. Top 20 1911 gunsmiths the leading glock forum and community.
A complete handbook for the american gunsmith 9780882270029. Home photo gallery pistolsmithing classes photo gallery 2 photo gallery 3 links. I thought this list of references might be helpful for those wanting to learn more. I am proud to offer the finest in 1911 parts and accessories designed for concealed carry. The kuhnhausen books and agi videos are both top notch. American rifleman the evolution of the custom combat. Yesterday i picked up this john harrison custom colt 9mm at a gunshow in mesquite, tx. Fixture holds and locates extractor while machining fps slot. Home forums 1911 classifieds soldexpired classifieds wts john harrison custom springfield 1911 45acp discussion in soldexpired classifieds started by dangerous brian, dec 9, 20. This is oneofakind gun made specifically for larry vickers by john harrison, a reknown pistolsmith as a tribute to armand swenson, who was a giant in the world of custom 1911s in the 1970s in to the very early 1980s. Looking for my first 1911 gunsmithing for dummies book. It can still be found at reasonable prices, and he has a companion book in the works that will take up at 1920 and cover the model 1911a1.
It sounds like such a simple thing, but in reality it is the core of my philosophy about customizing pistols and i believe its what keeps my customers coming back. Gun digest book of gunsmithing tools and their uses by john e. Doing your own colt gunsmithing attempting to gunsmith a colt revolver without having the special tools or the knowledge and experience needed, very often leads to a defective gun. John harrison, swenson tribute gun featured in the vickers. A 1911 made up pretty much from scratch by a top custom maker and carrying his signature or mark can gain in value. John harrison custom 1911addicts the premiere 1911 forum.
Top 173 books published in 1911 that people have added on goodreads. Although i can not confirm round count, the pictures of the black barrel should give an indication of use not much. Pistols produced by jardines custom are highly reliable, accurate, and beautiful pieces of work tuned to be extremely accurate and reliable pieces of work. Dec 23, 2014 the nra national championships have a rich history, and the 1911 really made its presence felt in the grand competitions postwwii era. Sweeney is a good author, and the twovolume gun digest book of the 1911 is a musthave for any gun owner. The nra national championships have a rich history, and the 1911 really made its presence felt in the grand competitions postwwii era. The resources below include sites that specifically relate to gunsmithing. Patrick sweeney is a gunsmith, competitor and writer and it shows.