I have a WC CQB Elite in 9mm that I have 15,000 rounds thru. Was considering having WC disassemble, clean/inspect and then replace all springs during reassembly. I’ve cleaned and oiled my firearm every +/- 500 rounds, replace recoil spring and have not had any problems. But my gunsmith is ability stops there. Is this a good idea or a waste of time and money? If gun is functioning as designed and taken care of, should you have knowledgeable people inspect for function and safety at any point. And if so when.
Thanks for the info....I can see where Package 1 makes sense. But the others...are they over kill? I have some holster wear but otherwise nothing else and I keep it oiled well so no rust.
I think there is an 1911addict on here that has a WC CQB with over 100,000 rounds on his. Take that for what it's worth.
If this is a carry/self-defense gun, it might not hurt to have Package #2. You have enough rounds that small parts breakage is becoming a tangible risk.
If this is just a range toy or competition gun, I would just clean and replace springs as needed.
Personally, unless you want/need package #2, I wouldn’t do it. I’m not a gunsmith by any stretch of the imagination, but I do have the “skill” to do package #1 myself which seems wildly overpriced in my opinion.
A round count of 15000 and never detail striped and cleaned
Speaks highly of Wilson , not so for you .
Imho it’s long , long overdue .
Go with #3 as it also includes a detailed inspection of frame and
Slide for cracks and refinishing.
A round count of 15000 and never detail striped and cleaned
Speaks highly of Wilson , not so for you .
Imho it’s long , long overdue .
Go with #3 as it also includes a detailed inspection of frame and
Slide for cracks and refinishing.
I think detail strip and clean is overrated . I put 5000 rounds through my first 1911 before I did so. Periodically I’d remove the grips and spritz gun scrubber in every crevice on the gun. Then re lube with a couple drops on disconnect and front and rear sides of hammer .
when I finally got the nerve to do a detail strip, it was very clean and oil coating was uniform.
Doing it for cleaning isn’t necessary imho. But it is worth it to inspect parts for abnormal wear, etc... not that I’d know how that looks.
Never skip an opportunity to upgrade your gun while its in the shop. If there is a features you've wished it had, I say go for it. New sights, finish, french boarder, checkering whatever.
The prices seem a bit high but the packages do include return shipping, which can cost around $70-80 including insurance. I agree with Dwe that you should pursue any additional upgrades if you decide to send it in as there should be no additional shipping charges.
This may also be a good opportunity to learn how to detail strip your 1911 yourself and look for any problems. There are now a good number of videos online showing how the process works and what to look for.
Nothing wrong with Wilson's service, you will get a professionally competent job and the knowledge that your gun is returned in top shape. There's also something to be said for finding a locally available option. Odds are, you are within driving range of a quality 1911 gunsmith and that would be my preference. Even what ought to be warranty work, if it's not frame related, I go the local option and I've been luck enough to be able to do so with standard cleanings inspections, etc.Why? Because I don't mind paying that $35-50 detail strip/clean fee if it helps keep my local gunsmiths alive. I can't pay shipping if I need an extractor fit , a trigger cleaned up etc., things which are 50-100 so I do my part to keep my local shop alive.
Agreeing with the opinion that if you're sending the gun in. (i.e. paying to ship it etc)
Make the most of it, get any thing done you've wanted.
along with the maintenance work you need.
Jim if I was in your position I’d just drive over to Wilson and have them check your pistol out. I agree that the quoted price includes return shipping which you should be able to avoid. I know I stopped in at Wilson to see about having my front sight replaced, they did it while I waited and replaced all springs and gave the pistol a once over. When I pulled out my wallet they said no charge. I reminded them I had upgraded my front sight and they said have a great day. They did all this while I waited also.
Part of the satisfaction and confidence in carrying a 1911 is the ability to disassemble as needed, replace springs, inspect parts, replace as needed and etc.
I wouldn't carry any gun that I couldn't break down into the basic parts and resemble. It's part of the troubleshooting process.
Jim if I was in your position I’d just drive over to Wilson and have them check your pistol out. I agree that the quoted price includes return shipping which you should be able to avoid. I know I stopped in at Wilson to see about having my front sight replaced, they did it while I waited and replaced all springs and gave the pistol a once over. When I pulled out my wallet they said no charge. I reminded them I had upgraded my front sight and they said have a great day. They did all this while I waited also.
Thanks for sharing that story. Strong customer service evidenced there.
I hope they remain that way and weather the current & future storms created by the ignorant gun-hating political hacks.
I'm in the very beginning stages of sipping that WC Koolaid, lol. Gonna have to sip it slowly, though, gun funds aren't in hyooge supply. Checking the under the sofa cushions for lost pocket change and such.
Wilson has an excellent warranty service. They fixed a trigger bounce problem in my X Tac free of charge--even though I was the 3rd owner. They even covered the cost of shipping.
All that said, they generally won't warranty a gun that's been worked on by someone other than Wilson Combat (for obvious reasons). So, even if you have a local smith that can work on it, I would still send it back to WC.
I wouldn't pay that, unless I wanted them to do some specific work. Learn to do a detail strip and check everything out yourself. It isn’t really that hard. At all.
I recently did a couple of upgrades to my old Professional model. I ordered a bullet proof stainless tactical thumb safety and one piece MSH/mag well, and had them Armor Tuff both OD green, as the pistol has an OD green frame and black slide.
I fit the new TS in about 15 minutes (nothing wrong with the original, I just don’t like ambi’s), then pulled the internals out of the old MSH to use in the new one-piece mag well. So after about 45 minutes, that 14 year old gun was looking pretty good!
Edit: I also ordered the flat bottomed stocks to match the mag well.
It's never too late to learn to do things yourself!
I agree - and that's why when I needed a handful of lube today, I dropped $30 at their counter for 3-4 items rather than big boxing next time I was in the city. Definitely want to keep them alive down there - !!! it's a luxury I do appreciate.
I wouldn't pay that, unless I wanted them to do some specific work. Learn to do a detail strip and check everything out yourself. It isn’t really that hard. At all.
I recently did a couple of upgrades to my old Professional model. I ordered a bullet proof stainless tactical thumb safety and one piece MSH/mag well, and had them Armor Tuff both OD green, as the pistol has an OD green frame and black slide.
I fit the new TS in about 15 minutes (nothing wrong with the original, I just don’t like ambi’s), then pulled the internals out of the old MSH to use in the new one-piece mag well. So after about 45 minutes, that 14 year old gun was looking pretty good!
It's never too late to learn to do things yourself!
QUOTE="Badabing11, post: 1473133, member: 11048"]You mentioned. You don’t like Ambi safety. For some reason, I’ve been under the impression you were left handed. Do I have the wrong Rick?
That Wilson’s a beauty btw. I think the addicts could benefit from a photo of that one your wife bought you a while back .
It’s definitely me, but I’ve never been an official lefty. I’m pretty much ambidextrous (except for guitar), and probably should have been left handed. But back in those days; the teachers made everyone learn to write right handed, regardless of how the little kid was trying to write.
QUOTE="Badabing11, post: 1473133, member: 11048"]You mentioned. You don’t like Ambi safety. For some reason, I’ve been under the impression you were left handed. Do I have the wrong Rick?
That Wilson’s a beauty btw. I think the addicts could benefit from a photo of that one your wife bought you a while back .
Jeff[/QUOTE]
Hey Jeff:
It’s definitely me, but I’ve never been an official lefty. I’m pretty much ambidextrous (except for guitar), and probably should have been left handed. But back in those days; the teachers made everyone learn to write right handed, regardless of how the little kid was trying to write.
Jim if I was in your position I’d just drive over to Wilson and have them check your pistol out. I agree that the quoted price includes return shipping which you should be able to avoid. I know I stopped in at Wilson to see about having my front sight replaced, they did it while I waited and replaced all springs and gave the pistol a once over. When I pulled out my wallet they said no charge. I reminded them I had upgraded my front sight and they said have a great day. They did all this while I waited also.
Oh yeah, the reason I won’t have an ambi on a carry pistol is because when I had one; more than a few times when I got home and took it if, the ambi was knocked off “safe” the fire. When shooting left handed, I use the upper or lower side of my left hand trigger finger to put the safety off or on.
Now that this last one has finally lost the ambi; I'll start carrying it, too.
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