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At the conclusion of this course, you will be proficient at disassembly, reassembly, cleaning, lubrication, identification of worn or damaged parts, and parts replacement. You will be trained in diagnosing and fixing recurring malfunctions. After-market parts and modifications are discussed, with an emphasis on what products work and what products won`t. Additionally, you will know the best parts manufacturers to choose from and which ones to avoid. This course is a must if you want to glean the decades of experience Front Sight`s staff has in keeping your weapons running properly.
 You obviously need to bring a 1911! Feel free to bring working guns, non-working guns, problem guns, and any parts you would like to install. DO NOT bring parts that will require machining or major fitting to install.
Listed below are the tools you need to fully participate in this course. If you already own many of these tools, just purchase those you need to complete the list. You may purchase the necessary tool kits anywhere you wish and many of the items can be found at your local gun shop or hardware store. Front Sight does not offer these tools for sale. However, for your convenience, we have listed part numbers and costs from several retailers.
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1911 Tools and Supplies
Front Sight provides to all students:
- Work table
- Vise
- Bench mat
Safety equipment (not provided by Front Sight):
- Eye protection
- Disposable latex (surgical) gloves
Cleaning kit, including (not provided by Front Sight):
- Solvent
- Lubricant
- Rod
- Bore brushes
- Patches
- Shop cloths
- Toothbrush-style cleaning brush
- Can of compressed air (such as "Dust-Off")
Tools (Items highlighted in bold text are duplicated in the AR-15 kit):
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Brownells Part No. |
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Nylon bench block |
928-100-000 |
$17.88 |
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2-oz ball peen hammer |
956-100-002 |
$21.40 |
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Magna-Tip Screwdriver set |
080-101-081 |
$45.69 |
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Magna-Tip Stubby Handle Screwdriver |
080-090-000 |
$8.05 |
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Plastic Mallet |
319-418-033 |
$14.67 |
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Allen Bit |
080-185-100 |
$1.82 |
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Slotted Bit |
080-240-540 |
$2.69 |
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Torx Bit |
080-435-015 |
$2.38 |
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Pin punch set |
827-525-860 |
$34.50 |
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Roll pin punch set |
230-112-105 |
$19.02 |
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Smooth jaw pliers |
798-100-610 |
$35.00 |
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Brass Drift Punch Set |
354-100-000 |
$30.95 |
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India Stone, Medium, ½ x 6 |
657-246-146 |
$11.79 |
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Hard Arkansas stone ½ x 6 |
657-300-650 |
$28.55 |
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8-inch Half-Round smooth file |
191-049-600 |
$13.62 |
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Economy Needle File Set |
345-475-000 |
$20.95 |
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Needle File Handle |
249-210-300 |
$3.18 |
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Description |
RCBS Part No. |
Price: |
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Dial calipers |
87301 |
$43.95 |
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Description |
Available anywhere |
Price |
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Tool Box or Bag |
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$50.00 |
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Available at local office supply store |
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Unsharpened pencil with eraser |
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$0.05 |
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Estimated cost of tools listed above |
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$225.04 |
This cost does not include parts, optional tools, cleaning supplies, safety equipment, shipping, or applicable taxes.
Optional Tools and Parts
Dremel tool or similar with bits and accessories.
Any replacement parts to install, examples: oversized links, triggers, sears, disconnectors, sear springs, hammers, recoil spring guides, mainspring housings, extractors, ejectors, or stocks.
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