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Anyone recommend any how to books on gunsmithing? I am particularly interested in the 1911 and Glock... but would be open to just general knowledge.
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Two words... Patrick Sweeney!! He has to be about best author pertaining to guns and smithing. He has two volumes on the 1911 alone! I have both and his ak, ar, revolver and rifle smithing book. He writes so you can understand has lots of good pics and keeps your attention with his anecdotes and side comments. B&N usually carries atleast one of his titles on the shelf."A Golf course is willful and deliberate misuse of a perfectly good rifle Range" Col. Jeff Cooper.
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+1 x 100! Patrick Sweeny 3rd edition Gunsmithing Pistols & Revolvers was my first gunsmithing book and it is perfect for the beginner or the more experienced. He has a great way of writing as if he was over your shoulder talking to you while you work on your piece. Definitely a good buy.Comment
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More than you'll ever need to know about the 1911:
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You can't beat Jerry Kuhnhausen's books about the 1911.
XL-650 to feed the: .45ACP's Les Baer Concept V, Ruger SR 1911, Ruger Nightwatchman,custom built Colt M1911, Springfield .45ACP Loaded.. 9MM SA Range Officer,Ruger P-85, Springfield Stainless 9MM loaded, SA 9MM 5.25" XDM, Springfield 9mm Stainless Range Officer, STI double stack .45ACP.
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