Advanced 1911 Diagnostic Class Registration

Description

What You Will Learn

Day 1: You’ll spend the first day in the classroom, delving into the operating cycle of the 1911 pistol. Topics include complete disassembly, understanding the firing cycle, and detailed discussions of each part’s proper fit and function. You will learn to identify common parts breakages, diagnose malfunctions, tune the extractor, and select proper spring weights for various calibers and sizes. Additional topics include safety checks, firing pin safeties, functional differences between models, and proper maintenance and lubrication.

Day 2: The second day begins with Clint Smith’s lecture on handgun use, focusing on 1911-specific considerations. Building on the previous day’s topics, students will learn to replace and modify key reliability components such as the extractor and firing pin stop. Using their own guns, students will install these parts and conduct live fire tests to ensure proper function.

Requirements

Students must bring an all-steel 5” 1911 in .45 ACP with a conventional Browning barrel/bushing configuration and internal extractor. This helps limit variances found in different 1911 brands and configurations.

Join this course to enhance your skills with the 1911 pistol, guided by one of the best in the industry, Jason Burton.

What to Bring

• 1911 pistol – 5” steel framed Government Model chambered in 45ACP and using the standard Browning designed barrel/bushing configuration and internal extractor
• Eye and ear protection
• Pen/pencil and notebook
• Cleaning mat or towel
• Basic cleaning tools – rod, bore brush, patches, cleaning brush, etc
• Note: It is recommended the student bring an OptiVisor or similar but not required.

Ammunition Requirements

• Nominal 50 rounds for test fire protocol on day 2
• No green tips, magnums, tracers.
• No steel core, .338 caliber, or zip guns.

Travel Reminder When traveling with suppressors and short-barreled rifles (SBRs), ensure you carry the appropriate documentation at all times, especially in case of police stops.

Registration and Payments All course fees must be paid in full at the time of registration.

Please choose your class carefully. No refunds and no transfers are available.