1911 repair kit

[Hawkeye]

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]

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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[Rex Feral]

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

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[char923]

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

[DRenn]

Carry a spare 1911.

Watch yer 6!
Dave Renn

[Badger Arms]

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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Thomas Jefferson made us free.
John Browning made us equal.

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[Ledbetter]

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]

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