ikickhippies
07-26-10, 17:08
So I'm signed up for a LAV 1911 Operator's class in a few weeks. The first day is shooting and the second day is working over the gun then shooting some more.
My short background is that I work in a gun shop and have been here almost 10 years. I carry a Glock 19 daily and have been shooting matches [3 Gun/IDPA/ IPSC/ Local Matches] for 4 years. I've taken 4 firearms classes this year and got offered a spot in the Vicker's 1911 class. I am not traditionally a "1911 Shooter." I have owned several through the years but am down to two now. I feel the need to take this class to improve my shooting and to learn the ins and outs of the platform.
I need some help putting together a Tool Kit. It's required but honestly I'm unsure on exactly what to put in the bag. I'll be taking a Wilson Combat CQB and a Springer SS Loaded model. Both are 5" guns with GI Recoil Plugs.
This is Brownell's Kit:http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=19735/Product/1911_ARMORER_S_TOOL_KIT
How does this look? Honestly I doubt I need some of the specialty tools. I know a lot of you out there are a lot more experienced than I when it comes to the 1911 platform.
Also, as far as spare parts go what small parts should I take along with me? I'm not trying to break the bank here, and I'm not building a gun from scratch. Just a few parts that may break in shooting 800-1000 rounds.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
My short background is that I work in a gun shop and have been here almost 10 years. I carry a Glock 19 daily and have been shooting matches [3 Gun/IDPA/ IPSC/ Local Matches] for 4 years. I've taken 4 firearms classes this year and got offered a spot in the Vicker's 1911 class. I am not traditionally a "1911 Shooter." I have owned several through the years but am down to two now. I feel the need to take this class to improve my shooting and to learn the ins and outs of the platform.
I need some help putting together a Tool Kit. It's required but honestly I'm unsure on exactly what to put in the bag. I'll be taking a Wilson Combat CQB and a Springer SS Loaded model. Both are 5" guns with GI Recoil Plugs.
This is Brownell's Kit:http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=19735/Product/1911_ARMORER_S_TOOL_KIT
How does this look? Honestly I doubt I need some of the specialty tools. I know a lot of you out there are a lot more experienced than I when it comes to the 1911 platform.
Also, as far as spare parts go what small parts should I take along with me? I'm not trying to break the bank here, and I'm not building a gun from scratch. Just a few parts that may break in shooting 800-1000 rounds.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.