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  1. Jan 14, 2019 #1
    Teufelhunde

    Teufelhunde Active Member

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    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
     
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  3. Jan 14, 2019 #2
    mikemac

    mikemac Well-Known Member Supporting Addict

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    Welcome from MN. Good luck on your quest. sure looking at the kimber K6s, for carry.
     
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  5. Jan 14, 2019 #3
    ORShooter

    ORShooter Just outsided the realm of Crazy!

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    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
     
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  6. Jan 14, 2019 #4
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    Welcome from Spring Hill, TN!
     
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  7. Jan 14, 2019 #5
    WWB

    WWB Administrator Staff Member Admin Moderator Supporting Addict

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    Welcome from CT
     
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  8. Jan 14, 2019 #6
    WhoIsJohnGalt?

    WhoIsJohnGalt? We Are! Supporting Addict

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    Welcome from Alabama!

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  9. Jan 14, 2019 #7
    TheCollector

    TheCollector Well-Known Member

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    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.

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  10. Jan 14, 2019 #8
    bobo3020

    bobo3020 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome from Pittsburgh!
     
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  11. Jan 14, 2019 #9
    azguy1911

    azguy1911 I'm done buying guns, I'm just a bystander now

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    Scottsdale, here ;)

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  12. Jan 15, 2019 #10
    Scaramouche

    Scaramouche Student of the Columbian Exchange Supporting Addict

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    Welcome to the forum from Nevada

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  13. Jan 15, 2019 #11
    Hardway

    Hardway Well-Known Member

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    Welcome from Pennsylvania and Semper Fi !
     
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    41 Charlie

    41 Charlie Get off my lawn...

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    Welcome aboard from east Missouri!

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  15. Jan 15, 2019 #13
    Mike Meints

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    Welcome from Michigan
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    Capthobo

    Capthobo NRA Endowment member Supporting Addict

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    Welcome to the addiction from SoFla.
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  17. Jan 15, 2019 #15
    BenchMonkey

    BenchMonkey Angry Infidel

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    Welcome from the Bluegrass!
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    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.
     
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  18. Jan 15, 2019 #16
    azpoolguy

    azpoolguy Well-Known Member

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    Welcome from Peoria. 9695344C-2208-4AF0-A070-37FD3DEB0AEA.jpeg
     
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  19. Jan 15, 2019 #17
    tac45

    tac45 What me worry ? Supporting Addict

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    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

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  20. Jan 15, 2019 #18
    Tactical Rico

    Tactical Rico Well-Known Member

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    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
     
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    Chops

    Chops New Member

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    From Assachusetts welcome
     
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    rmac

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