1911 repair kit

Hawkeye · September 2, 2000, 10:23 PM

I'd like to put together a field repair kit for my 1911's. I have something similar for my AR-15's, with a firing pin, FP retaining pin, extractor, ejector, springs, etc.
What would you recommend as an essential parts kit for a 1911 (not that I've needed this yet!)? Thanks.

Jim V · September 3, 2000, 05:43 AM

Recoil spring, firing pin, firing pin spring, firing pin stop, extractor, barrel link and link pin. If you want to get fancy a fitted hammer (with strut and strut pin) and sear. Toss is a hammer pin and sear/disconnector pin and you should be set.

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Ne Conjuge Nobiscum
"If there be treachery, let there be jehad!"

Rex Feral · September 3, 2000, 08:23 AM

I'd add a barrel bushing and recoil spring plug to Jim V's list.

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Cry "Havoc!" and let slip the dogs of war.

char923 · September 3, 2000, 01:27 PM

Dont for get the slide stop, also maybe a mag catch lock and spring, my broke one time.

DRenn · September 6, 2000, 09:20 PM

Carry a spare 1911.

Watch yer 6!
Dave Renn

Badger Arms · September 6, 2000, 11:20 PM

In general use, your 1911 should not break. I'd take a spare parts kit containing a recoil spring plug, recoil spring, and slide stop as these are easier to lose. Apart from that, magazine catch and spring are cheap and would definitely help.

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God made us in his own image.
Thomas Jefferson made us free.
John Browning made us equal.

Without Browning, we might not know about the other two...

Ledbetter · September 7, 2000, 01:40 PM

I have the same philosophy as DRenn. If my 1911 ever broke down at the range, I'd go home immediately, watching out for lightning and storm clouds on the way.

old hawk · September 7, 2000, 07:23 PM

sear ,spring,disconnector,extractor,firing pin.just the usual basics in my bugout bag for my commander.

September 2, 2000, 10:23 PM	#1
Hawkeye Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 1999 Location: Idaho Posts: 112	I'd like to put together a field repair kit for my 1911's. I have something similar for my AR-15's, with a firing pin, FP retaining pin, extractor, ejector, springs, etc. What would you recommend as an essential parts kit for a 1911 (not that I've needed this yet!)? Thanks.

September 3, 2000, 05:43 AM	#2
Jim V Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 1999 Location: SE Michigan - USA Posts: 4,038	Recoil spring, firing pin, firing pin spring, firing pin stop, extractor, barrel link and link pin. If you want to get fancy a fitted hammer (with strut and strut pin) and sear. Toss is a hammer pin and sear/disconnector pin and you should be set. ------------------ *Ne Conjuge Nobiscum* "If there be treachery, let there be jehad!"

September 3, 2000, 08:23 AM	#3
Rex Feral Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2000 Location: Southern NH, USA Posts: 471	I'd add a barrel bushing and recoil spring plug to Jim V's list. ------------------ Cry "Havoc!" and let slip the dogs of war.

September 3, 2000, 01:27 PM	#4
char923 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2000 Location: Anchorage AK Posts: 237	Dont for get the slide stop, also maybe a mag catch lock and spring, my broke one time.

September 6, 2000, 09:20 PM	#5
DRenn Member Join Date: October 27, 1998 Posts: 22	Carry a spare 1911. Watch yer 6! Dave Renn

September 6, 2000, 11:20 PM	#6
Badger Arms Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2000 Location: Harnett County, NC Posts: 1,700	In general use, your 1911 should not break. I'd take a spare parts kit containing a recoil spring plug, recoil spring, and slide stop as these are easier to lose. Apart from that, magazine catch and spring are cheap and would definitely help. ------------------ God made us in his own image. Thomas Jefferson made us free. John Browning made us equal. Without Browning, we might not know about the other two...

September 7, 2000, 01:40 PM	#7
Ledbetter Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2000 Location: California USA Posts: 4,533	I have the same philosophy as DRenn. If my 1911 ever broke down at the range, I'd go home immediately, watching out for lightning and storm clouds on the way.

September 7, 2000, 07:23 PM	#8
old hawk Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2000 Location: somewhere,maine. Posts: 175	sear ,spring,disconnector,extractor,firing pin.just the usual basics in my bugout bag for my commander.