1911 Armorer

Certification

This course is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

Description

This course covers the 1911 handgun platform.  All students will have the opportunity to inspect their handguns and make repairs/corrections in class to insure that their weapon is in top working order.  This is a hands-on class that will entail custom fitting of parts.

All tools, manuals, and accessories will be supplied. Students are required to bring their own 1911 handgun to get familiar with their own configuration and modifications.  Time will allow for a thorough cleaning and inspection of the weapon.

Topics

• History of the Weapon System
• Cycles of Function
• Complete Disassembly & Assembly
• Identification of Common Problems and Parts
• Custom Fitting Parts (Beaver Tails, Extractors, Hammers & Triggers, etc)
• Identification of Group Components
• Extractors (Internal & External)
• Cleaning and Maintenance
• Barrel, Frame & Slide Inspections
• Ballistic Issues
• Crown Repair
• Parts Interchangeability & Custom Fitting of Parts
• Trigger & Hammer Removal, Cleaning, and Replacement
• Safety Replacement
• Accessories and Customizing
• Tool Options and Selection

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