americangunsmith.com This excerpt of our complete video course1911 Colt Auto Pistol. Bob Dunlap understands the design, function, and repair of John Brownings masterpiece, the Colt Government Model of 1911, as well or better than anyone else alive today. If you want the quick course on how to get your gun apart, back together, and operating as Old John intended, then this course is for you (if you want the “long course,” look into our basic 108 hour Professional Gunsmith course). Among the items covered are: History * The history of the guns design and acceptance by the US military, and the reasons why the .45 caliber was selected. * The evolution from the Model 1911 to the 1911 A1 and their differences. * Modern variations of the gun, including the basic Government Model, Commander, Officers Model, ParaOrdinance wide body, and the ParaOrdinance Compact are shown, and Bob tells you who is his favorite of the current builders. Design & Function * A clear explanation of the short recoil, tipping barrel locking system, and a visual demonstration, using a cut-away gun, of the unlock/lock mechanism in the firing cycle. * An explanation and visual demonstration of the operation of the disconnector and its interaction with the sear and trigger to enable the firing cycle and prevent the gun from firing full auto. * A demonstration of the operation of the inertial firing pin and explanation of the term inertial. * An explanation of how the slide is stopped in its rearward motion …
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