1911 classes.

[otterpilot]

Any good info on custom 1911 building classes ?
Ie.. Vickers, Rodgers, Cylinder & Slide, any first hand info would be appreciated.
Thanks

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[Joe13]

Anything on YouTube maybe?

 

[otterpilot]

Thanks Joe, I was looking for anyone with hands on training experience with one of the better shops / schools.
I took the M-1 Garand last year at DCM and walked away with a very nice M-1 and quite a bit of good knowledge and experience.
The class took about 4 days from parts to functioning M-1.
Looking for something like that with the 1911.
Just did not want to spend the $$$$ without a bit of feedback.
Cheers
Thanks again
Jeff

 

[Ura-Ki]

MosinVirus has a really nice set of youtube videos you should really have a look at! Most of us that have started out building 1911's have watched and learned from those vid's! Seriously, you really don't need to spend a bunch of funds on a class when you can watch these build vids and be successful on your own! There is a ton of tips and tricks as well as tool lists and you can take the funds of a class and instead, invest in tools! Best of luck, and feel free to ask any questions you might have! Several of us here have built 1911's and it's a fun hobby to have, and you can build any 1911 you wish once you know how, and have the tools!

 

[otterpilot]

Thanks for the tip.
I'll check them out
Jeff

 

[bolus]

It would be great to have a local gunsmithing class to make a pistol and then get to bring it home. I dont see any local. Places like cylinder and slide have focused classes like fitting a barrel. Dont think I would pay for a flight for that type of class.

 

[Joe13]

@Velzey or maybe another person here has the gear and space to teach a small class for something like this.

Probably pay for the parts and class ahead of time so everyone has the same stuff and then you get to take a gun home.

Between that and AR build classes, a guy with the space and tools could probably pay the bills if not make a decent living at something like that.

 

[techieguy]

Check out this thread from last year.

Bob Rodgers RYO May 2015 class. - 1911Forum (https://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=490715&highlight=Rogers%2C+class)

 

[bolus]

Check out this thread from last year.

Bob Rodgers RYO May 2015 class. - 1911Forum (https://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=490715&highlight=Rogers%2C+class)

That looks like it would be a pretty amazing week building a 1911
1911 class (http://www.rodgerspistolsmithing.com/1911class.html)

 

[techieguy]

From what I've read it is an amazing class! Plus if you mess up you have an expert right to correct your mistake and award you the excabiler

 

[otterpilot]

Sent an email to the Rodgers folks a week ago and he will put you on a mailing list for upcoming classes.
When I did the CMP M-1 school I mixed in a trip to the Talladega race track. (bucket list)
Really made the trip worth it.
This is a great thread