1911 Colt Auto Pistol

Bob Dunlap understands the design, function, and repair of John Browning’s masterpiece, the Colt Government Model of 1911, as well or better than anyone else alive today. If you want the “quick” course on how to get your gun apart, back together, and operating as Old John intended, then this course is for you (if you want the “long course”, look into our basic 108 hour Professional Gunsmith course).

Among the items covered are:

History

• The history of the gun’s design and acceptance by the US military, and the reasons why the .45 caliber was selected.
• The evolution from the Model 1911 to the 1911 A1 and their differences.
• Modern variations of the gun, including the basic Government Model, Commander, Officers’ Model, ParaOrdinance wide body, and the ParaOrdinance Compact are shown, and Bob tells you who is his favorite of the current builders.

Design & Function

• A clear explanation of the short recoil, tipping barrel locking system, and a visual demonstration, using a “cut-away” gun, of the unlock/lock mechanism in the firing cycle.
• An explanation and visual demonstration of the operation of the disconnector and its interaction with the sear and trigger to enable the firing cycle and prevent the gun from firing full auto.
• A demonstration of the operation of the inertial firing pin and explanation of the term “inertial”.
• An explanation of how the slide is stopped in its rearward motion by the contact of the rear portion of the spring tunnel with the spring guide rod and its contact with the frame. Relationships are shown and demonstrated.
• A detailed explanation and visual demonstration of the complete firing cycle of the fire control mechanism.
• His explanation and demonstration of the function and operation of the grip and thumb safeties.
• Lock-up is demonstrated, the minimum is discussed and how to achieve it.
• Frame feeding ramp to barrel ramp “jump” is shown and the rule for determining the proper amount is discussed. Proper shapes and polishing methods for both are hi-lighted.
• Why and how the top edge of the firing pin hole is chamfered.

Disassembly & Reassembly

• The complete disassembly of gun including the differences between the Series 80 and previous versions.
• Demonstration and explanation of the AGI non-solvent, non-toxic, cleaning method, and proper lubrication.
• Proper reassembly technique and order is demonstrated, as well as function tests for proper operation of the safeties.

Potential Trouble Areas

• Why you should remove the thumb safety prior to removing the mainspring housing and sear spring
• Common problems and how to repair them, i.e., grip screw bushing(s) backing out of frame with grip screw, loose plunger tube, loose breech (what is it and how much is acceptable) and why it is bad, follower bind in the magazine, trigger bind in the frame or on the magazine, extractor “spring out”, how much you need and how to get it, proper shaping of the extractor’s rim slot and hook, how to properly tighten a loose rear sight, what constitutes proper engagement of the magazine catch and how to get it, proper fit of the firing pin and why you should never use a 9mm, .38 Super, .40 S&W, or 10mm firing pin in a .45 ACP slide.

Bob’s “Do’s & Don’t’s”

• Last but not least, Bob tells you what accessories he likes and why, and what accessories to avoid for reliability, cost, or tactical reasons. Does an extended ”combat” slide stop make sense? How about a ramped barrel? Take a look and see what Bob has to say on the subjects.

If you noticed how often the terms “explanation”, and “visual demonstration” are used, you may be getting some idea of why this course is a “must have” for any 1911 owner, or someone who intends to be.

AGI has created a Certified Course that covers all of the most current commonly used Law Enforcement Handguns, Shotguns and Rifles. For years we have received hundreds of requests for a course that would meet the needs of both sworn officers and individuals that work on law enforcement firearms or would like to. We have incorporated all the following AGI DVD Armorer\'s Courses into a single course along with testing and certification to create this exclusive AGI Certified Law Enforcement Armorer\'s Course.

Guns covered in detail include:

• Glock pistols
• Colt 1911
• S&W M&P
• Springfield XD
• Beretta 92
• H&K USP
• SIG Pistol
• Ruger Mini-14
• AR-15 Rifle
• Ruger Double Action Revolvers
• S&W Revolvers
• Remington 870 Shotguns
• Mossberg 500 Series Shotguns
• S&W Auto Pistols 1st, 2nd & 3rd Gen.

Also included is a comprehensive multiple choice test. After passing the test AGI will issue you a Certificate of
Completion as a Law Enforcement Certified Armorer AND you will receive the patch that you can wear or display.

Each Armorer Course is a Technical Manual on Video that covers:
- Complete Disassembly & Reassembly,
- Detailed Explanation of Design
- Function and internal workings using a cutaway firearm
- Basic trouble shooting and repair at an Armorer\'s Level
- Includes printable schematic for each gun covered.

Who should take this course: Anyone who owns or works on these firearms. Including:

• Law EnforcementArmorers
• full-time sworn peace officers
• reserve and part-time peace officers
• gunsmiths
• range masters
• shooting& tactical instructors
• security officers
• defense attorneys
• individuals who want to move their firearms knowledg to a professional level
• and anyone who might come into contact with the listed firearms in their line of work.

To attend just one factory armorer school would cost you hundreds of dollars, plus days of time and travel expenses. This entire course is equal to attending 14 (fourteen!) Factory Schools plus you can watch and learn at home in your spare time. Your knowledge of these firearms and confidence in maintaining them will reach a new level. Your co-workers will respect your right to wear the AGI Certified Law Enforcement Armorer patch.

This entire course contains over 21 Hours of Video Instruction on 14 AGI Armorer Course DVDs.

Over 100 People Have Completed This Course Since November! WOW!

Bob Dunlap teaches this course on Mikhail Kalashnikov’s masterpiece, the AK-47 Assault Rifle. This is the most successful, prolific and best personal infantry weapon in the world today. A cut-away gun is used so that you can actually see the operation and relationship of the internal parts.
If you want the “quick” course on how to get the ‘World’s Most Popular Assault Rifle’ apart, back together, and operating as intended, then this course is for you (if you want the “long course”, look into our basic 108 hour Professional Gunsmith course).

History

• Several variations shown and their advantages/disadvantages discussed
• The gun’s descent from the Simonov (SKS) mentioned
• Evolution from machined steel receivers to stamped sheet metal explained
• Pedigree of the 7.62x39 and its evolution from the German developed 8mm Kurtz assault rifle cartridge 
• Discussion of Mikhail Kalashnikov’s invention of the gun
• Why the gun is so successful

Design & Function

• Explanation and demonstration of the gas system, and why it is designed to be sloppy, and why that makes it so successful
• Explanation and demonstration of the bolt’s operation, in its carrier, and in the barrel extension (trunion)
• Why the bolt can be either good steel, or even mild steel, case hardened
• The flattened tip of the firing pin, its possible consequences and cure
• Why the extractor is so massive
• The feeding cycle discussion begins, the loonnnggg jump from magazine to chamber, how and why it works
• The system is successful because the gun and cartridge were designed for each other, and to function reliably even though the manufacturing standards may be very low
• What keeps the gun from firing in the unlocked position in a system without an unlocked breech disconnector
• Explanation and demonstration of the operation of the primary and secondary sears and the hammer cycle
• How the operation of the primary/secondary sear system functions as a trigger disconnector. Positive engagement of surfaces shown, demonstrated, and defined
• Extremely simple operation of the safety shown
• Stone simple and “soldier proof” magazine catch detailed
• Same for the ejector, and its advantage over the AR system

Disassembly

• Extensive disassembly, parts not removed have removal described, including barrel, gas block, and front and rear sights
• A simple tool to get that impossible spring to release the trigger pin
• How to correct cartridge “stubbing” on feeding if it should occur
• How to make an effective and safe two-stage trigger
• How to correct it if you go too far
• How to correct those rare extractor problems

Cleaning & Lubrication

• AGI cleaning & lubrication methods shown, along with the reasons for their use

Reassembly

• Making sure you have no parts “Left over”

Accessories

• What’s available
• How to load the drum magazine
• What to avoid

If you noticed how often the terms “explanation”, and “visual demonstration” are used, you may be getting some idea of why this course is a “must have” for any AK owner, or someone who intends to be.