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  1. Function of the Disconnector
  2. Recoil Function
  3. Magazine Function: The Dimple
  4. Recoil Spring Function
  5. STI's "How the 1911 works" animation
  6. A quick analysis of the various Loctites
  7. Recoil Operation of the 1911
  8. Barrel Drop Clearance
  9. Clinic-3: BFC
  10. Headspace
  11. Controlled Feed Principles
  12. The hammer follows to half-cock when I release the slide. Is that a problem?
  13. Why is it bad to drop the slide without a loaded magazine?
  14. Why you SHOULD NOT use a dremel when polishing your ramp
  15. Amazing reduction in perceived recoil with a simple part change - EGW firing pin stop
  16. DIY Sights Installation
  17. How to test the thumb safety of a 1911
  18. Ejection diagnosis help!
  19. 1911 Clinic
  20. Recoil
  21. Colt Parts, MIM? Forged? Cast?
  22. Lowering Frame Bed
  23. Link Fitting - Voice of Experience Needed
  24. Stopping Barrel Fall At Linkdown
  25. Fitting a new barrel
  26. Malfunction Clinic
  27. 1911 Inspection Checklist
  28. MainSpring Housing swap and getting rid of the ILS - How to
  29. How taller (or shorter) front sight I need? My gun shoots high/low
  30. Fitting a thumb safety, steps involved
  31. How to test if your recoil spring is binding
  32. Why are short 1911s considered to be unreliable?
  33. 1911 Firing Sequence (or when does the slide move?)
  34. Front sight cuts dimensions
  35. Staking that pesky front sight
  36. Wilson Combat Grip Safety Radius Specs
  37. "1911" thumb safety in operation
  38. Trigger job question
  39. Tripp Research Videos