When I started as LEO, I carried a revolver, then S&W 5906, then a Glock. I have shot IPSC with a 1911, and now IDPA. I have been on an 18 year lobby for 1911 carry for our department.

Well, we got a new Chief, and he approved the carry of 1911's on duty.
Since I already had some, I decided that I must improve a couple of the 1911's I have. But now, I'm unable to stop. When does it ever stop, or does it???? I'm wearing out Brownell's and Gil Hebard with parts purchases. I want to buy and try everything.

Now my question. Yall know much more than I do.

Are parts like other things - User Preference?

Are parts - Clark Custom, Chip McCormick, Wilson Combat, Les Baer, better than others.

I want to improve my competition guns, while my DUTY PISTOLS MUST REMAIN STOCK.

Where do I go to learn fitting?? Fitting barrel bushing??, Beaver tail grip safety?? Why is a .250 radius required?? The information here is GREAT, but I'm also looking for other fitting and smithing information options as well. I know I MUST BE CAREFUL, but I want to learn. I am work slow and tedious, I have patience, I have no problem with trial and error.

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Dan0

"The will to win is NOT as great as the will to prepare to win"

The first after market accessory to purchase is Kuhnhausen's book of the 1911. This book has a lot of info for your 1911's.

As far as which / whose parts to buy, I have found that each has good merit and experience / taste governs which to buy. (I shy away from unknown or questionable parts).

You can improve your stock 1911's and still keep them "stock".

Good shooting

Stumbler, did you get your name by trial and error??

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Dan0

"The will to win is NOT as great as the will to prepare to win"

You could say I "stumbled" into working on 1911a1's (I have served 14 years in Germany and could not anyone else to work on my guns to my satisfaction).
(It could also be that I can't dance even when the grass is not wet)

Get both of Kuhnhausens books, the Ed Brown bench manual is good. Check out blindhoggs web site. The Wilson book is good, but the photos are dark.

PM me with your email and I'll send you some articles on triggers and jams.