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Certification
Certified 1911 Pistolsmith Course
American Gunsmithing Institute
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Utilizing AGI’s unique and proven teaching methods, you can study on your own time schedule at home or on the road to become a Certified 1911 Pistolsmith! After studying this course, you will be a 1911 expert. As you know, at AGI we believe you can’t fix or effectively customize a firearm unless you truly understand HOW the firearm is designed and intended to work, so that’s where we start.
Disassemble and reassemble the 1911 pistol including all parts and variationsExplain the design, function, and mechanical operation of the 1911 pistolFit and tune barrel, slide, and frame components for accuracy and reliability on the 1911 pistolInstall and fit safety, control, and trigger components on the 1911 pistolPerform trigger jobs and internal action work on the 1911 pistolInstall sights and perform slide machining operations on the 1911 pistolTroubleshoot and repair malfunctions including feeding, extraction, ejection, and magazine problems on the 1911 pistolBuild and customize 1911 pistols using hand tools, power tools, and machining techniquesSelect components, springs, and finishes for optimal performance on the 1911 pistol