Advanced gunsmithing course basic gun repair course. Its finished in a glossier look than most 1911 s as thats what i like. John jardine is a master pistolsmith who has enjoyed a welldeserved reputation for simply outstanding work since 1965 when jardines apprenticed under a truly legendary 1911 handgun expert. American rifleman the evolution of the custom combat. This manual covers the 1911 from the lanyard loop to the barrel bushing. John browning was a genius, but he sure was not an engineer. A complete handbook for the american gunsmith, being a practical guide to all branches of the trade firearms classics library. Jerry kuhnhausen wrote his shop manual series as training aids for new gunsmiths. The nra national championships have a rich history, and the 1911 really made its presence felt in the grand competitions postwwii era. These are the same parts that i use to build the finest grade custom 1911s in my.
Whether you are a competitive shooter, a firearms enthusiast, in law enforcement or the military, we can provide any gunsmith service you need for your 1911 or 2011 pistol. 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. For sale is a colt 1911 maintenance and repair manual. Shooters, gunsmiths and collectors alike will find the revised version of this handy gun disassembly guide an essential reference for taking apart and putting back together todays most popular revolvers for routine maintenance and cleaning. 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. 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. The current wait for a fullhouse custom by harrison designs is several years. There are still a few deals to be found at gunshows, you just need to keep your eyes peeled. Jardines custom specializes in the 1911 and 1911a1 style handgun. For that reason, his books dont have all the old info on how to make parts, or heating and bending, or soldering. Our stateofart facility keeps us on the cutting edge of technology. Designed by john browning, the m1911 is the bestknown of his designs to use the short recoil. Explains assembly proper torque specifications trouble shooting and much much more.
These books were written for use as training aids for new gunsmiths and cover every possible aspect of disassembly, inspection, reassembly, and gunsmithing of the. I am proud to offer the finest in 1911 parts and accessories designed for concealed carry. The price doesnt matter, im just looking for a really good book for everything 1911 or even a series of books is fine too. Carniak custom michigan pistolsmith marianne carniak 1911. John harrison hd806 pro sear stoning jigs are back in stock. Harrison design john harrison 1911addicts the premiere 1911. Got the ro compact in 9mm to complete the 1911 line up. Shooting the breeze with john harrison of harrison design. Early customization of the 1911 pistol gun digest books. Originally published in 1883, the gunsmiths manual is generally considered to be the first substantive work dealing with gunsmithing exclusively and in detail. The three most common categories for custom 1911 pistols are.
Gunsmith courses in western cape im looking at starting a gunsmith training course. These books can be bought from brownells, midway usa, or direct from the publisher, heritage gun books. Shooting the breeze with john harrison of harrison design top. Traister, 4 books william buchele, 3 books ralph t. Sunrays choices are very good the gunsmith kinks show lots of fixtures and tricks used by gunsmiths to handle lots of common problems. With over 800 new and used guns in stock, harrisons gun inventory surpasses any independent dealer in southwest virginia. Walker, 3 books james virgil howe, 3 books james b. Carniak custom offers various services for 1911 pistols. I know karl is not local but he has been rated gun magazines as one of the top 10 1911 gunsmiths in the country. These books were written for use as training aids for new gunsmiths and cover every possible aspect of disassembly, inspection, reassembly, and gunsmithing of the colt revolvers to factory standards. Fixture holds and locates extractor while machining fps slot. Welcome to deep river customs, inc besides making outstanding 1911 and 2011 pistols, deep river customs is also a full service custom gunsmith shop. I have more time for myself than i need, for this i need to stay busy. Its finished in a glossier look than most 1911s as thats what i like.
Dawson precision is the experienced shooters source for top quality pistols, parts and gear. Learn how to properly clean, adjust and fine tune your weapons in the 31 lessons and 4 projects included in this course. 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. Yesterday i picked up this john harrison custom colt 9mm at a gunshow in mesquite, tx. Fixture for holding beavertail while grinding top surface. 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. A comprehensive introductory chapter, one of the manuals best qualities, provides the reader with an extensive history of the gun, including the invention of gun powder, the first rifle, and much more.
Since he trained gunsmiths for the factories, he wrote the manuals to conform to the factory way of repairing guns. Looking for my first 1911 gunsmithing for dummies book. Our stateofart facility keeps us on the cutting edge of technology, providing you with the highest quality products at the best price. 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. The modern gunsmith vol 1 howe 1941 internet archive. In addition to the above standard edition, two premium versions of the book are. Distance education modern gun school has been a trusted name in gunsmith training. Our basic gun repair course is meant for the hobbyist and is a proven method of gun repair for the firearms enthusiast. All, ive been searching the net looking for a good 1911 gunsmithing book to read and have. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a single action.
Box 638 155 state forest road west rutland vt 05777. Dunlap, 2 books steven dodd hughes, 2 books leroy deforest satterlee. I buy books and notes from gunsmiths retiring or going out of business i dont think you can ever get enough. I have more time for myself than i need, for this i need. Vicery and it was published in 1940 its an old book but i think you may still find it useful and interesting, even if you dont own a gun, because it describes how to use many of the same machine shop tools and techniques that were still using today. The 1911 part 1 september 16, 2017 by rick dembroski no comments in a previous post we went over the idea of starting to do your own garage gunsmithing, this week i show you that im willing to put my money where my mouth is and start my own project. A detailed book which is extremely practical for every level of gunsmithing knowledge. It sounds like such a simple thing, but in reality it is the core of my philosophy about customizing pistols and i believe it. Im a medical disabled from 2005 and has suddenly realize and awaken my passion for firearms and my trade. Many of the items offered are original harrison design creations and all items are manufactured in the usa to harrison design specs. A gunsmith at work, 16 gunsmiths may be employed in. Gun books and dvds an excellent selection for gunsmiths and gun makers. Colt 1911 gunsmith maintenance and repair manual book ebay. With a ton of surplus guns on hand and the many having been smuggled home by g.
The 1911 retro rear u notch sight is made to the same specs as the standard, square notch rear sight but instead features a. 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. Practical guide to all branches of the trade by stelle, j. Most of the modern gunsmithing, not to be confused with modern gunsmithing, books i dont really care for. To pursue the entirety of this trade, a gunsmith must possess skills as a. Generally, 1911 owners want their pistols to be modified for a specific purpose.
Sweeney is a good author, and the twovolume gun digest book of the 1911 is a musthave for any gun owner. Now available exactfit ejectors thursday, march 15, 2018. However, i really wanted a book for gunsmithing the 1911 trigger jobs, upgrades, accurizing, etc. Build a kentucky rifle or flintlock pistols, learn gun engraving, forge a gun barrel, and much more. A 1911 ejector that simplifies fitting to achieve a hairline joint with the slide. The kuhnhausen books and agi videos are both top notch. Rifles click on a picture to enlarge general firearm repair back to factory specifications. I enjoy the way the wilson combat guns come finished and inspired me to choose a finish based off that.
Garthwaite, john harrison, richard heinie, paul liebenberg, steve nastoff. Rounded corners help resist snagging during the draw from concealment. Filled with incredibly crisp, clear, cutaway drawings, exploded views, howto pictographs, and photos. Nov 14, 2009 heres a book about gunsmithing that you can download as a 40mb pdf file. Still, im hesitant to do anything to my 1911 without first getting a good how to smith your 1911 book. Originally published in 1883, the gunsmith s manual is generally considered to be the first substantive work dealing with gunsmithing exclusively and in detail. Pistols produced by jardines custom are highly reliable, accurate, and beautiful pieces of work tuned to tight yet fully reliable tolerances. Heres a book about gunsmithing that you can download as a 40mb pdf file. Precision machined from steel barstock to look good and handle the knocks of daily carry. In addition to creating full custom 1911s, carniak custom offers parts.
Founded in 2011 as a refuge for those that truly appreciate john moses brownings finest creation. Custom 1911 pistolsmithing and 1911a1 gunsmithing jardines custom gunsmithing manufactures beautiful, supremely accurate, and highly reliable custom 1911 handguns. I thought 10 wouldnt be enough and 100 would be too many so 20 it is. Gunsmiths if you are a gunsmith working on m1911s and you want to be included in this list, please email me with your details as shown below, please use capitals where i use them, and write your telephone and fax the way i do. Ive always found john harrison parts to fit better. Basic tuning and reliability work for a carry weapon.
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. It sounds like such a simple thing, but in reality it is the core of my philosophy about customizing pistols. Pistols produced by jardines custom are highly reliable, accurate, and beautiful pieces. We have everything from compact handguns to high powered rifles.