Gunsmiths

Barb · Sep 23, 2018

Do we have any gunsmiths in this forum? I am so excited about this....

alias · Sep 23, 2018

Guess it all depends on what you consider a gunsmith.

Barb · Sep 23, 2018

I don't want to become a gunsmith but I do want to learn more about fixing and changing the inner workings of a handgun...

azpoolguy · Sep 23, 2018

alias said:
Guess it all depends on what you consider a gunsmith.

Meh....

Barb · Sep 24, 2018

Cool..

ZoidMeister · Sep 24, 2018

Barb said:
I don't want to become a gunsmith but I do want to learn more about fixing and changing the inner workings of a handgun...

There are a few. Not sure how many are signed up just yet. Many forum members can steer you in the right direction with some of the home hobbyist day to day stuff.

This thread ought to be helpful.

https://www.1911fanatics.com/thread...dom-collection-of-photos.270/page-2#post-3938

boatdoc · Sep 24, 2018

Barb said:
I don't want to become a gunsmith but I do want to learn more about fixing and changing the inner workings of a handgun...

contact Joe chambers. he runs a class . you learn as you build. you get knowledge and one heck of a great 1911

boatdoc · Sep 24, 2018

Barb said:
I don't want to become a gunsmith but I do want to learn more about fixing and changing the inner workings of a handgun...

contact Joe chambers. he runs a class . you learn as you build. you get knowledge and one heck of a great 1911

Barb said:
I don't want to become a gunsmith but I do want to learn more about fixing and changing the inner workings of a handgun...

I would like to do both. learn all about our favorite toy and how to work on it myself. not a pro just a fanatic

ZoidMeister · Sep 24, 2018

Barb said:
I don't want to become a gunsmith but I do want to learn more about fixing and changing the inner workings of a handgun...

boatdoc said:
contact Joe chambers. he runs a class . you learn as you build. you get knowledge and one heck of a great 1911

Troof . . . . .

@Joe C

boatdoc · Sep 24, 2018

@Zoid is a very talented gunsmith FWIW.

1911U004 · Sep 24, 2018

A link to my class gun. It was a great time and when you are done you'll have the knowledge to change, tinker and build your own. https://www.1911fanatics.com/threads/1911u00004-a-classy-class-gun.251/unread

ThePlumber · Sep 24, 2018

1911U004 said:
A link to my class gun. It was a great time and when you are done you'll have the knowledge to change, tinker and build your own. https://www.1911fanatics.com/threads/1911u00004-a-classy-class-gun.251/unread

I will second this statement. It is a great class, and you will learn a buttload about a properly built 1911.

ZoidMeister · Sep 24, 2018

boatdoc said:
@Zoid is a very "talented" gunsmith FWIW.

LOL, only in the loosest, most "metaphorical" pig-latin sense of that term . . . . . . .

My alterego however, fancies himself to be a talented "Pistol Whack" . . . . . .

boatdoc · Sep 24, 2018

ZoidMeister said:
LOL, only in the loosest, most "metaphorical" pig-latin sense of that term . . . . . . .

My alterego however, fancies himself to be a talented "Pistol Whack" . . . . . .

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too funny!

mikemac · Sep 25, 2018

Zoid! got to love it

azpoolguy · Sep 26, 2018

Mike A said:
Barb one place I have found helpful is U-tube videos some better than others.
With that said I would recommend learning how a rifle or pistol works. A 1911
is different than a Colt Python as is a Remington 700 different than an M1A rifle.
I have found it very helpful understanding how each platform works weather it
be for repair of modifications.
The biggest obstacle is confidence in yourself. You must believe you can succeed in the
task or uncertainty will defeat you every time. I commend you for wanting to work on
your own guns just become very proficient before you ever work on someone else's gun.

I have worked on my own guns since the early 70s & in the 80s I built National Match
M1As for our Clubs Rifle team. As an RSO I carry my Armorers tools & some common repair parts. I will only work on Firearms that & have been trained on or have owned & repaired
with an understanding of how they work.

Working on your own firearms takes ownership & use of guns up a notch & makes the
hobby a lot more enjoyable. Best of Luck on your new quest.

If you are looking for YouTube vids check out Mosin Virus. He may be at the tops of the YouTube smiths with a file.

Barb · Sep 26, 2018

Thank you guys. I have been registered "addicts" for a while but haven't been there much. I have used You Tube and will go there this evening..

Joe C · Sep 26, 2018

Barb,

Not sure how in depth you want to get with your learning but you can always check out my site www.1911university.com for more info on 1911 build classes that we offer here at my shop, Chambers Custom. Also, if you have any questions you can feel free to PM me here or send an email to [email protected] and I'll do my best to help you if I can.

ThePlumber · Sep 26, 2018

Joe C said:
Barb,

Not sure how in depth you want to get with your learning but you can always check out my site www.1911university.com for more info on 1911 build classes that we offer here at my shop, Chambers Custom. Also, if you have any questions you can feel free to PM me here or send an email to [email protected] and I'll do my best to help you if I can.

Two words: Instructional videos.