The new M1911.ORG Pocketsmith

[John]

Please use this thread to discuss M1911.ORG Pocketsmith II multitool, as it appears in our E-zine (http://ezine.m1911.org/Pocketsmith_frame.htm).

You can order yours, here (http://www.caspianarms.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CAL&Product_Code=M1911-ORG).

Thanks

[OD*]

That looks like a much better tool than the one Wilson offers. I'm gonna have to try one of these Caspian's, I don't use my Wilson tool anymore. Nice write-up, John.

[John]

Don't forget to specify that you want the M1911.ORG model when ordering.

[Hawkmoon]

The new Pocketsmith II is a significant improvement over the original Pocketsmith, too. It's bigger, it's shaped a bit more "ergonomically," and the plier/bushing wrench head is beefier. In addition, the new version is a reversable head -- one side fits Government and Commander barrel bushings and the other side fits Officers barrel bushings. The old version was one-sided and fit only the Government/Commander bushing.

[Rio Vista Slim]

John,
Thank you very much for an informative review of the Caspian/M1911.ORG Pocketsmith II. I just recently read a small caption article about the Caspian tool in American Handgunner, and thought about ordering one. Thanks to your input and review, I'll be calling Caspian and ordering one of OURS.

[flyfish]

John,
Thank you very much for an informative review of the Caspian/M1911.ORG Pocketsmith II. I just recently read a small caption article about the Caspian tool in American Handgunner, and thought about ordering one. Thanks to your input and review, I'll be calling Caspian and ordering one of OURS.
Same for me looks like the one to have. Gotta have the 1911.org version though.

[ambidextrous1]

$35? Do you know how many martini-equivalents that is? :D

Seriously, I'm tempted. If anyone has one, I'd like your comments on the quality of the screwdriver blades, I'd hate to bung up the slot in a blued screw - again. :mad:

[Frank]

$35? Do you know how many martini-equivalents that is?...
Only about 2 1/2 -- things are expensive here. So if you forgo your third martini only three nights in one week, you've more than covered the cost of an M1911.ORG Pocketsmith II. :D :D

DVC

[tombstone]

John, good review and a nice looking tool. I'm going to order one. I went to the web site to order and didn't see a way to order the M1911.ORG version. Is it even possible from the web or must I call via phone?

[Joni Lynn]

Good looking tool and a well written report John. I see a Christmas present for a friend there. (maybe 2)

[tombstone]

Thanks! Roger, Wilco.

[Frank]

So I was out most of today attending to various mundane chores of everyday life (i. e., I didn't get to go shooting or gun shopping :( ). I got home, and there was a package waiting for me with a Caspian Arms return address. My new M1911.ORG Pocketsmith II had arrived.

It seems to be a well made and well though out tool. Not only that, I had just ordered it on Tuesday -- what amazing service.

I can hardly wait to start taking guns apart. :D

DVC

[Hawkmoon]

I can hardly wait to start taking guns apart. :D

DVC
It is not as yet confirmed, but rumour has it that the M1911.ORG Pocketsmith can also be used for putting guns together ...

[Frank]

It is not as yet confirmed, but rumour has it that the M1911.ORG Pocketsmith can also be used for putting guns together ...
I sure hope so.

DVC

[Auto Mag]

I might just order one on Monday!!! :D :D

[John]

Don't forget to tell them you want the M1911.ORG model.

[Auto Mag]

Don't forget to tell them you want the M1911.ORG model.

John, will do my friend!!! :) :) I went to their web sight to see about ordering but they only have the one with "Caspian" listed. I will call in the morning to order the M1911.ORG model!!!! :) :)

[John]

I know, the M1911.ORG version is on our sites only, not on theirs, but if you call to order it, they'll be more than happy to oblige.

[Casmaster]

if you order through the online store you can send an email to webmaster@caspianarms.com to request the M1911.ORG version. Include your name and order #. Make sure you send the email at the same time, otherwise it may be shipped before we get the email. Had this happen once already, we were lucky enough to catch it before it left the building and change it out.

[Auto Mag]

I forgot to call on Monday as work was really hectic!!! I sent Gary an email last night and told him that I would call him and order one on Tuesday and gave him my cell number if he wanted to call me. He called me at about 9:30 this morning and took my order for a M1911.ORG version!!!! Now is that great service or what!!!! :) :)

[John]

Gary and Caspian are very happy with the way the M1911.ORG Pocketsmith is selling, so thanks guys.

I tried to talk Gary into making it a little easier to order this tool, something like a web page which will enter your order directly in their order processing system. Let's wait and see what Seth will do.

Again remember, for the time being, the only way to order the M1911.ORG Pocketsmith is to call Caspian and ask for it. They'll be happy to send our version to you.

[Poohgyrr]

I just phoned Caspian and ordered one today.

;)

[HercPilot]

You guys are sure costing me a lot of money!! Just ordered mine.

HercPilot

[John]

Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

Now give me some feed-back, those of you who have got it. I want to hear your opinions.

[Auto Mag]

I ordered mine on Tuesday and received it today. It is a really nice tool!!!! These would make great gifts for the 1911 guy or gal that you need to get a gift for!!!! :) :)

[HercPilot]

I ordered mine late wednesday night on the website. Followed up with an email requesting the M1911.org logo. Received them on saturday and I know I'm really going to enjoy using this tool. I'm going to gift the second one. Thanks for the heads up and thanks to Caspian Arms!

HercPilot

[Robv1978]

Great looking tool, the funcionality of it sounds great as well. For $35 I'll be getting one myself and a few gifts. The price alone is worth it if you bought all the tools seperate it would cost more, provided they're a good grade.

[John]

Don't forget to ask for the M1911.ORG version when you call to order.

Thanks a bunch!

[TooSlim]

Placed an order for a 1911.org version late last week. The downside is the Caspian folks are on the road this week and mine probably won't ship until next Monday. Looks good in the review. The only downside is my new Spinger has Torx screws on the grips. I'll replace those with allen heads in the near future. I'll post up my impressions when it arrives.

[ranburr]

Don't forget to ask for the M1911.ORG version when you call to order.

Thanks a bunch!

Is there a difference between this model and the standard model?

ranburr

[Roland]

Ordered a Pocketsmith II today. Specified I wanted the M1911.org version.

[John]

No, the only difference is that we get a small commission every time you order the M1911.ORG model. So nothing to loose for you.

[Roland]

ARGH! No shipping outside the United States! No pocketsmith II for me! :(

What a nice message to start the morning to...

EDIT: So John, do you have a Pocketsmith II? I couldn't get one because I'm outside the USA, could you?

[John]

Did you call Caspian? And that's what they told you? Well, let me see if I can arrange something for you. Email me with your address etc.

[Roland]

No I used their online ordering system, then I sent an e-mail to Gary with my order number and told them I wanted the M1911.ORG version.

And what they told me verbatim: "We can not ship these outside of the United States. Sorry for any inconvinces."

P.S. composing email.

[John]

If someone else wants a Pocketsmith and lives outside US, please email me and we'll accomodate you.

[CDR]

John, does the Pocketsmith II have a wrench that fits the grip hex screws that come standard with the Talon? Looks like a great tool.

Thanks

[John]

The PocketSmith has a hex wrench for the hex screws.

[CDR]

The PocketSmith has a hex wrench for the hex screws.

John, does this mean that Caspian has addressed the issue that you originally had with the first generation Pocketsmith tool where the hex wrench didn't quite fit the hex screw on your set of grips? I want to be sure that the new Pocketsmith has the correct size hex wrench for Nighthawk Custom grips. If the hex wrench is slightly too small, it will eventually strip the inside of the screw. Any clarification would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Poohgyrr]

Hmmm, I don't have a Nighthawk, but a good friend does. Now I'm curious.

I'll check my M1911 Pocketsmith this weekend just to see for myself. And then maybe he will order one too.

[Morrisey]

I just ordered three days ago (online, followed up with e-mail to specify m1911.org) and my pocketsmith was in the mailbox today. That's lightning fast!

I can't put my hands on my Dillon Precision catalog right now, but I seem to recall that they were asking $49 for this tool -- so it is a great deal, too.

One note: the tool looks and feels considerably more substantial in the hand than it does in the pictures. I believe I am going to be pleased with it.

Tom

[John]

Thanks Tom, I am sure you will like it.

[Morrisey]

I don't do a whole lot of tweaking on my SA 1911 wad gun -- Ed Masaki built it, so I just try to keep his work the way it left his shop in Hawaii.

But I do take it apart to clean and oil it, and I was doing that last night when my teenage daughter came to me with a necklace that had just broken. We were all going out to dinner in a few minutes, and when you're 17, your outfit has to be perfect, y'know?

I picked up my PocketSmith II, opened a couple of links on the necklace, joined them, and then closed 'em up snugly with the pliers part of the tool. Took like ten seconds -- so I had plenty of time to put the Springer back together and stow it safely in the gun box before we all piled in the car.

And now that's two members of our family who like the new tool.

Tom

[Tom]

They ain't called a multitool for nuthin'!

[John]

Hey, thanks for the ... advertising. Indeed, the PocketSmith can fix .... guns too!

:lm:

Don't forget to order the M1911.ORG version folks. It helps us tremendously.

[Morrisey]

Somebody had asked about hex-head grip screws. The hex on the PocketSmith II is a nice, snug fit on my pistol's grip screws -- miles and away better than the hex I'd purchased from Wally-World for that purpose :butthead: . Now I can stop buying replacement grip screws and save that money toward my next 1911 :D .

Tom

[MayoMan]

Broke down and ordered one today.

[John]

I hope you ordered the M1911.ORG model, didn't you? If you did, many thanks.

[leo3an]

What are the allen wrench sizes? I have a kimber and for the Magazine catch, it needs a 1/16 (smaller than grip screw).

Does Pocketsmith have 1/16 allen wrench?

[John]

Yeah I know what you mean, unfortunately it doesn't have that tiny one.

[1719]

I'm going to order one, but have some aversion to talking to folks on the phone in this Amazon.com era - any chance to get them to put a version on their website?
http://www.caspianarms.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CAL&Product_Code=M19112&Category_Code=
Or any way for me to indicate on their online site that I'd rather have the cobranded one?

[John]

Well, I can ask them to do so, but there is no warranty that they will agree to do it. Why don't you email them with your request?

[1719]

Well, I can ask them to do so, but there is no warranty that they will agree to do it. Why don't you email them with your request?

Did email them, but with it being the weekend I didn't want to miss the obvious solution for a few days until they could respond to my email ;)

Will let you know what they say! (BTW, just got back from a short trip to Nafplio - still as relaxing as ever :p )

[John]

Short trip to Nafplio? From NC?? LoRL!

Nafplio is one of my prefered towns in Greece. Relaxing and beautiful. Have some nice memories from there.

[1719]

I never heard back from the by email; I'll break down and use the phone <shudder> tomorrow morning ;)

[Hawkmoon]

Hey, it's an 800 phone number (I think), and Gary Smith is a pleasant guy to talk to. Could be worse.

[photomike]

Looks good, ordered one today!

Thanks!!

Mike

[John]

Thank you for sponsoring our site.

[uncledub]

Got my Pocketsmith II yesterday. Yes, it is the M1911.org version. Very nice tool. Good design, well thought out. It is comfortable to use. May reorder for gifts.

[John]

Thanks for supporting us.

[dbmack]

I like my Pocketsmith II pretty well except for the bushing wrench. It's too hard for me to get a real good "bite" on my 1991A1 Compact bushing. I prefer the tried and true old style. The other tools on the PS II work real well for me. To each his own.

[Casmaster]

Attention:

I have just added the M1911.ORG version of the pocketsmith to the Caspian Arms Online Store. Just do a search for M1911 or Pocketsmith and it will be listed there. Hope this makes things easier!

CLICK HERE FOR LINK (http://www.caspianarms.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CAL&Product_Code=M1911-ORG)

Seth B. Bishop
Caspian Arms Ltd.

[John]

Hey Seth, many thanks for that, it will make ordering much easier.

One favor if possible. Could you please use a picture with the M1911.ORG lettering on the handle, just like this one?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/sv1cec/reviews/Pocketsmith/009.jpg

Also a link in the "1911 Misc. Accessories" would be helpful for those who search for it.

Many thanks.

[Casmaster]

John,

The picture should be fixed monday. Have to wait until they make up a few more.

--- Never mind I'll use your picture!!!! Thanks!

Seth

[John]

Much obliged Seth!

[MoneyTree]

Well I just ordered one , it's another good way to support the site and get a useful tool to boot . I was getting ready to order a couple sets of springs for the Nighthawks anyway .

[MoneyTree]

JI want to be sure that the new Pocketsmith has the correct size hex wrench for Nighthawk Custom grips. If the hex wrench is slightly too small, it will eventually strip the inside of the screw. Any clarification would be appreciated.

Thanks

I just received my M1911.ORG Pocketsmith II yesterday and it is a quality tool .

CDR , the smallest punch/hex wrench works fine on our Talon and Predator's grips . It may be a just little small but I didn't have any problem taking both sets off several times as a test .

I do have a couple of caveats , I just wish the case had a belt clip instead of the loop , it's not a big thing to me but something to consider for the next version . And I can't for the life of me figure out how to use the built in bushing removal tool , I do realize it's dual sided . It's probably a combination of arthritic hands and plain ole dumbness as well as healthy fear of scuffing Brenda's Talon up . :eek: I'll have to stick with my Thumb Buddy for that . A m1911 version of the Thumb Buddy would be a winner for the site too John ( that's a hint :D ).

I give it a 90% rating over all , 95% if I could figure the bushing wrench out without marring the Talons finish .

Over all it's definantly a keeper for me . Get one guys and gals , I really think you'll like it and of more importantly use it often . And it will help keep the M1911 site up and running as well as all the great reviews coming .

Ed

[John]

Thanks for the nice words.

The bushing wrench should be used like .... any other. But if you are afraid of damaging the finish, you'd be much better off with a plastic bushing wrench.

[MoneyTree]

I figured it out , I just had to carefully file it to remove a couple little metal burrs to get it to fit correctly . I just didn't want to be the first one to put any scuffs on her new pistol .

Your right about a plastic bushing wrench and I'll include the Thumb Buddy protecting the finish a little better than a metal wrench . But since it's now her every day pistol as well as her range pistol the finish doesn't matter so much any more . It's like the first scratch on a new car , it makes you sick but later it'll not bother you at all .

I don't have to wait any longer , she's put several small marks on it while field stripping it using the pocketsmith . At least I had the pleasure of telling her I told you so . :D

I've raised my rating to 95% , I just have to take 5% off for the burr issue and the lack of a belt clip . Again it's a great little tool to have in your field bag or on your belt if the belt is thin enough to fit through the loop .

[MoneyTree]

John,

The picture should be fixed monday. Have to wait until they make up a few more.

--- Never mind I'll use your picture!!!! Thanks!

SethThe photo still hasn't been changed Seth , I was just on your site and it still shows the Caspian version . Ed

[Rhino52]

New to the forum, but having been shooting 1911's for awhile and have the original Caspian pocketsmith. My biggest issue with the original was that the tools did not lock in place. Not so much an issue on a 70 degree day at the range but when the weather is not so nice it became an issue. Had the tool fold up on me enough to throw it on the work bench and use it for the bushing wrench only. Emailed Caspian and they told me the new version would have a lock, but reading the description here apparently does not...I would love to order one but when working on expensive pistols, worrying how to hold this thing so the selected tool doesn't fold up is the last thing someone should have to be concerned with.... Pocketsmith III?

[MoneyTree]

.... Pocketsmith III? I'm hoping for several changes to the next model too . For one I'd like the case to have a belt clip as well as the loop and I'd like to see the built in bushing removal tool coated with some type of polymer coating that would help prevent marring the finish . The M1911.ORG Pocketsmith is a fantastic tool and should be in everyones range bag .

[MoneyTree]

And welcome to the forum Rhino52 , over two years is a long time to wait before making your first post . Don't be such a stranger .

http://img125.echo.cx/img125/8038/01welcome7jb.gif

[Rhino52]

MoneyTree, Thanks for the welcome....have not run into an unfriendly firearms forum yet!! Boy do I love this sport! Between family, retiring, starting a new career, shooting and catching the odd IDPA match when I can, just never had a meaningful input until now. Things are slowing down abit and be able to contribute some more. I agree with you, add a belt clip and non-marring bushing tool to the locking system and sign me up for one (or two).

[redintex]

Any chance of there being a third version, or is this just wishful thinking at this point? :rolleyes:

I'm going to order two or three, but obviously didn't want to if there was a new one coming out (Christmas presents for friends...) :)

Thanks,
redintex

[Rhino52]

Redintex, wishful thinking on my part....so far. Don't know if Caspian is looking at another version. I wish they would.

[John]

So far, we have no plans for a MK-III version.

[Caspian Arms]

John,
A sample of the 3rd generation Pocketsmith is already on its' way to you.
All the metal components have a durable black finish. We added assist tabs to the drivers to make it easer to access one tool at a time. We replaced the aluminum panels with black G-10 panels. They feel much more comfortable and are slip resistant. The knife is now semi-serrated and has a thumbstud and a liner lock. Sorry, no belt clip, but the pouch is still included.
The packaging has also been scaled down to a simple craft box.

[Hawkmoon]

In fact, we received the new, improved version just yesterday, and we'll be posting photos ASAP. The changes are subtle, but they are all improvements and it shows that the folks at Caspian are always thinking about ways to improve their offereings.

[Rhino52]

Gary, sounds great!! Am I to understand all the tools will lock open or just the knife? The biggest issue I had with version 1 was that the tool would fold up at the wrong angle and I ended up marring my 1911. That's when it ended up on my work bench instead of my range bag. If all the tools lock open, count me in for two.

[John]

See how I am left out of all developments here? :D :)

Thanks Gary, we appreciate it. :p

[cajun.tifoso]

Are they still making this tool? I cannot find it anywhere and the Caspian website does not list it.

[Hawkmoon]

They had them at the S.H.O.T. Show in January. Call Caspian and ask. Be sure to specify the super cool, uber tactical M1911.ORG model.

[John]

As far as I know they do have them and they are selling like hot cookies, thanks to you all.

As Hawk said, call them, and order on the phone, their web master has still not put up the page for ordering them on-line.

[John]

The link for ordering the M1911.ORG Pocketsmith, in Caspian's web site, is again working. You may now order yours from here (http://www.caspianarms.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CAL&Product_Code=M1911-ORG).

The picture still shows the Caspian model, not the M1911.ORG one, but that will also be changed soon.

[Spyros]

Yep it's the Caspian model, and the II, not the III! I guess they are organizing a photo session sometime soon...

[cajun.tifoso]

The link for ordering the M1911.ORG Pocketsmith, in Caspian's web site, is again working. You may now order yours from here (http://www.caspianarms.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CAL&Product_Code=M1911-ORG).

The picture still shows the Caspian model, not the M1911.ORG one, but that will also be changed soon.

...and another one sold!!

[wjkuleck]

Got mine a week or two ago; a significant improvement over the II.

Regards,

Walt