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Wouldn't you like to look over the shoulder of some of the world's finest custom pistolsmiths? Now you can actually observe the pistolsmiths of Wilson's Gun Shop as they modify a stock 1911 into a fully customized combat pistol. This 7 1/2 hour four video set features the pistolsmiths demonstrating and explaining the procedures as they are performed with excellent close-up footage. If you're serious about learning pistolsmithing or just curious as to how it's done, we highly recommend this great video collection. Learn the trade secrets of pistolsmithing the Wilson way. Quick-reference "running times" shown during each video allow the viewer to return to previously viewed segments or to skip to segments of interest. Videos may be purchased individually or buy all four volumes for a great savings combo!
Volume 1 - Disassembly, polishing feed ramp, throating barrel, fair/flare ejection port, working with the extractor, installing Wilson sights, opening up the magazine well, Nite-Eyes® installation, and beaver tail grip safety. 2 hours.
(about 60 minutes)
Volume 2 - Explaining hammers, trigger job, and safety installation. 2 hours.
(about 60 minutes)
Volume 3 - Shok-Buff buffers, "Group Gripper"™, slide tightening/barrel fitting, chamber reaming/feed ramp cutting, fit compensator/remove front sight, fitting reverse plug, and checking breech face clearance. 2 hours.
Volume 4 - Serrate/checkering rear of slide, checkering front strap, making dovetail cuts, extended magazine release/slide stop, thumb guard installation, logo etching, final prep, final assembly, and testing the finished gun. 1 1/2 hours.
This video was added to our catalog on July 14, 2005 in Firearms::1911.
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Good info and enough detail to help you do your own.
Very good DVD set, providing a lot of good information covering just about every aspect in building and maintaining a 1911. I rented the AGI, Building the Ultimate 1911, and this set recommending both sets. I prefer this DVD set over the AGI set because it reviews more hand fitting techniques w/o the specialized tools recommended in the AGI video. Combining this set and the AGI set covers all area in building a 1911.
There is quite a bit of useful information in the set. Worth seeing. Camera work is pretty good and the interviewer prods pertinent information from these guys very thoroughly. Unfortunately, these are not the guys to emulate. I've been a machinist for longer than some of these kids have been around and they are seriously lacking in any form of measured precision. Anyone interested in working on a 1911 should view these for the information and then purchase the proper tools before atarting.
Good info, decent production. Do not copy their technique.
Good info, decent production. Do not copy their technique.
Good info, decent production. Do not copy their technique.
Outstanding set, and with the information provided here, I was able to first completely update and modify a Colt 1911, and then build a second 1911 from bare parts, and have now built a perfectly functioning combat 1911 from brand-new gunsmith-fit parts.
Great DVDs - especially if you aren't familiar on breaking down your 1911. It also had great information and step by step instructions on customizing your 1911.
