Date: January 22-24th, 2014
City: San Jose, California
Range: Metcalf Range (Field Sports Park)
Time: 0800-1600hrs, daily
1911 Elements Theory (Costa Ludus/ Jardine Custom) Maintenance-Operators course
JARDINE CUSTOM (DAY 1, classroom day)
John Jardine
Cleaning: Step by Step disassembly, including a detailed strip of both slide and frame. How to correctly clean the 1911, to prevent damage, and improve performance.
Maintaining: Series 70 and Series 80 systems. Selecting the correct recoil spring weight for your particular firearm, ammunition, and application. Diagnosing parts wear, for preventative maintenance. How to properly function test a 1911 style pistol.
Performance: A discussion of function and reliability issues. Enhancements and modifications will be discussed. Discussing common myths and misconceptions about the 1911. How to maintain maximum performance.
Magazines: Recommended brand, magazine capacity, feed lips, care and maintenance. All of this is based on maximum performance.
Ammunition: Ammunition type that allows the 1911 to run at peak performance
Required gear: A 1911 style firearm, magazines for the same, note taking materials, bring all cleaning gear, tools, and lubricants that you use for the care of your 1911. (a recommended cleaning and maintenance gear package is available for purchase from John Jardine during the class, ask for the class discount).
PLEASE NOTE: NO LIVE AMMUNITION IS TO BE BROUGHT TO the CLASSROOM PORTION.
Valtro USA is led by none other than custom handgun maker John Jardine of Jardine's Custom 1911 handguns - a master pistolsmith who (since 1965) has enjoyed a well-deserved reputation for simply outstanding work.
Costa/ Jardine (Day 2 and 3, range days)
Chris Costa
1911 Employment Description
This course is designed to give the beginner, intermediate or advanced shooter the proper 1911 employment fundamentals. Starting with mindset, the class focuses on the core foundation of accuracy, acceptable accuracy under dynamic stress, and how to effectively balance speed and accuracy with the 1911 system.
Costa will guide you through the following (Please note: Jardine will be on the range to help diagnose gun issues for ALL range days):
- Life Safety Brief
- Instinctive Shooting and Mindset Drills
- Proper handling and grip of a 1911 style pistol
- Draw stroke
- Manipulation and timing of employing the thumb safety from draw stroke to positional shooting
- Malfunction clearance unique to the 1911
- Proper gear selection and placement
- Acceptable Accuracy Drills
- Speed reloads / Tactical reloads
- Weapon Hand and Reaction Hand shooting (Ambi safety vs Non Ambi Safety guns)
- How to maximize accuracy when manipulating the 1911 platform
- Improvised shooting positions
Students provide their own ammo: 1000rds Minimum
Hardware - A functional and practical 1911 handgun chambered in 9mm, .40 cal, or .45 ACP. If available, a spare weapon system is also an excellent idea. A cleaning kit and tools that are compatible with the weapon system(s) in question is also a must. Each student should have a minimum of 8-10 working magazines.
•Note pad, and pen/pencil
•Clothing suited to strenuous activity as well as being seasonally appropriate
•Rain gear / cold weather gear (seasonal)
•Ear pro (electronic preferred) / Eye pro
•Baseball style hat recommended
•Proper belt to support equipment
•A holster and magazine pouch that will retain equipment when moving
•Tools that work on your weapon
•Weapons lube
•Water hydrating device
•Knee and elbow pads (optional)
•Gloves (optional)
•An open mind
Price: $800
Please click this link to sign up, add it to your "bucket": http://www.costaludus.com/index.php?route=training/view&path=59_81
Troy, Host/ Admin.
City: San Jose, California
Range: Metcalf Range (Field Sports Park)
Time: 0800-1600hrs, daily
1911 Elements Theory (Costa Ludus/ Jardine Custom) Maintenance-Operators course
JARDINE CUSTOM (DAY 1, classroom day)
John Jardine
Cleaning: Step by Step disassembly, including a detailed strip of both slide and frame. How to correctly clean the 1911, to prevent damage, and improve performance.
Maintaining: Series 70 and Series 80 systems. Selecting the correct recoil spring weight for your particular firearm, ammunition, and application. Diagnosing parts wear, for preventative maintenance. How to properly function test a 1911 style pistol.
Performance: A discussion of function and reliability issues. Enhancements and modifications will be discussed. Discussing common myths and misconceptions about the 1911. How to maintain maximum performance.
Magazines: Recommended brand, magazine capacity, feed lips, care and maintenance. All of this is based on maximum performance.
Ammunition: Ammunition type that allows the 1911 to run at peak performance
Required gear: A 1911 style firearm, magazines for the same, note taking materials, bring all cleaning gear, tools, and lubricants that you use for the care of your 1911. (a recommended cleaning and maintenance gear package is available for purchase from John Jardine during the class, ask for the class discount).
PLEASE NOTE: NO LIVE AMMUNITION IS TO BE BROUGHT TO the CLASSROOM PORTION.
Valtro USA is led by none other than custom handgun maker John Jardine of Jardine's Custom 1911 handguns - a master pistolsmith who (since 1965) has enjoyed a well-deserved reputation for simply outstanding work.
Costa/ Jardine (Day 2 and 3, range days)
Chris Costa
1911 Employment Description
This course is designed to give the beginner, intermediate or advanced shooter the proper 1911 employment fundamentals. Starting with mindset, the class focuses on the core foundation of accuracy, acceptable accuracy under dynamic stress, and how to effectively balance speed and accuracy with the 1911 system.
Costa will guide you through the following (Please note: Jardine will be on the range to help diagnose gun issues for ALL range days):
- Life Safety Brief
- Instinctive Shooting and Mindset Drills
- Proper handling and grip of a 1911 style pistol
- Draw stroke
- Manipulation and timing of employing the thumb safety from draw stroke to positional shooting
- Malfunction clearance unique to the 1911
- Proper gear selection and placement
- Acceptable Accuracy Drills
- Speed reloads / Tactical reloads
- Weapon Hand and Reaction Hand shooting (Ambi safety vs Non Ambi Safety guns)
- How to maximize accuracy when manipulating the 1911 platform
- Improvised shooting positions
Students provide their own ammo: 1000rds Minimum
Hardware - A functional and practical 1911 handgun chambered in 9mm, .40 cal, or .45 ACP. If available, a spare weapon system is also an excellent idea. A cleaning kit and tools that are compatible with the weapon system(s) in question is also a must. Each student should have a minimum of 8-10 working magazines.
•Note pad, and pen/pencil
•Clothing suited to strenuous activity as well as being seasonally appropriate
•Rain gear / cold weather gear (seasonal)
•Ear pro (electronic preferred) / Eye pro
•Baseball style hat recommended
•Proper belt to support equipment
•A holster and magazine pouch that will retain equipment when moving
•Tools that work on your weapon
•Weapons lube
•Water hydrating device
•Knee and elbow pads (optional)
•Gloves (optional)
•An open mind
Price: $800
Please click this link to sign up, add it to your "bucket": http://www.costaludus.com/index.php?route=training/view&path=59_81
Troy, Host/ Admin.
