[Teufelhunde]

Just joined and I am impressed with the amount of knowledge here. I grew up on the 1911 platform since my Marine Corps days starting in 1972. I have always shot them well. I went to the dark side for a while (Glocks), but have come back home. At present, I have only a Kimber Ultra CDPII (which has been dead-nuts reliable in the 10 years I've had it, except for when using McCormick mags, which are designated range only), and I just aquired a Kimber Micro 9 (yeah, I know it's not a true 1911) to go with my pocket gun, a Kimber Micro .380.

I am on the hunt for a 3-3/5" 9mm at this time (I just like the smaller guns). I am also thinking of buying an inexpensive 1911 to do my own customizing on, figuring if I F it up too badly, I haven't lost that much.

With that in mind, anyone got any input on a good book to buy to start to learn the ins and outs of taking a base gun and making it better? I'm sure there will a LOT of other questions if I decide to do it.

Lon

 

[mikemac]

Welcome from MN. Good luck on your quest. sure looking at the kimber K6s, for carry.

 

[ORShooter]

Welcome from the PNW! Can't help ya with the book but, someone with some knowledge will probably come along soon. Good luck in your venture! TW

 

[removed]

Welcome from Spring Hill, TN!

 

[WWB]

Welcome from CT

 

[WhoIsJohnGalt?]

Welcome from Alabama!

 

[TheCollector]

Welcome to the forum from another AZ.er

You want info on messin with 1911's? .... use the search tool here. esp gunsmith forum... There is a Ton of knowledge here, readily shared.

 

[bobo3020]

Welcome from Pittsburgh!

 

[azguy1911]

Scottsdale, here

 

[Scaramouche]

Welcome to the forum from Nevada

 

[Hardway]

Welcome from Pennsylvania and Semper Fi !

 

[41 Charlie]

Welcome aboard from east Missouri!

 

[Mike Meints]

Welcome from Michigan

 

[Capthobo]

Welcome to the addiction from SoFla.

 

[BenchMonkey]

Welcome from the Bluegrass!

As mentioned, alot of good reading in the smithing forum. But if your like me and have to have a hard copy at hand: The Colt .45 Automatic a shop manual by J. Kuhnhausen (sp) is where I started.

 

[azpoolguy]

Welcome from Peoria.

 

[tac45]

May I suggest,if you want to learn the platform you contact @Joe C
And take his class . ( just stay away from my girlfriend Heidi)
Welcome from the coast of South Carolina

 

[Tactical Rico]

I'll second on the Kuhnhausen book for starters..........Wilson also published a book on the basics of working/customizing a 1911 some years ago. I have a copy but don't know if it's still in print....if all else fails still tuned here................

TR

 

[Chops]

From Assachusetts welcome

 

[rmac]

Welcome from the Land of the Blues