I need a good 1911 book

[GD2A]

Is something like this worth buying for the basics or unnecessary? FWIW, I don't have too much in the way of small screwdrivers and I have no punches.

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-to...ade%20in%20USA

[RandallZ]

Originally Posted by GD2A

Is something like this worth buying for the basics or unnecessary? FWIW, I don't have too much in the way of small screwdrivers and I have no punches.

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-to...ade%20in%20USA

I can't be *entirely* certain, but the screwdrivers in the photo appear to be cabinet tipped rather than proper hollow ground tips which should be used for smith work. I'm surprised that Brownells would do that. Do yourself a favor and get the right kind of screwdriver to work on your firearms.

Randall

[GD2A]

Originally Posted by RandallZ

Do yourself a favor and get the right kind of screwdriver to work on your firearms.

Randall

Thank you, I'm glad I asked. To the point of getting the right tools, how do I determine what's, what? Any brands you recommend as good to go?

[zukinut]

Originally Posted by GD2A

Thank you, I'm glad I asked. To the point of getting the right tools, how do I determine what's, what? Any brands you recommend as good to go?

Snap-on. If your mechanically inclined the internals are very basic, robust and easy to understand. I'd rather rebuild 1911's all day if I could.

[sdmc530]

Originally Posted by zukinut

Snap-on. If your mechanically inclined the internals are very basic, robust and easy to understand. I'd rather rebuild 1911's all day if I could.

I agree...snap on and craftsman are what I use for home tools...HOWEVER get a screwdrivers for gunsmithing, there is a differnce between common screw drivers and gunsmithing ones...you may not know the differnce but they make a difference when using them!!!

[GD2A]

Originally Posted by sdmc530

I agree...snap on and craftsman are what I use for home tools...HOWEVER get a screwdrivers for gunsmithing, there is a differnce between common screw drivers and gunsmithing ones...you may not know the differnce but they make a difference when using them!!!

Of this I have no doubt and I thought that's what I was asking about when seeking best brands to buy

any recommendations for GUNSMITHING tools?

[Caleb]

You can get nice sets from brownells, just dont buy the cheap priced ones.

[NAMVET72]

Get both it will help you out Alot.

[Dave Waits]

If I may, I would suggest you go online and download/print a copy of FM 25-35. This is the Army Field Manual for the 1911/1911A1. The download is free and it's everything you want as far as parts, theory of operation, etc.

I've been working and messing with 1911s for over thirty years and still have a copy on my Bench.

[GD2A]

Thanks Dave!