1911 take down tool

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Just ran across this website: http://www.1911ultratool.com.

There are links to videos at the bottom of the page. Basically, he's designed/machined a small brass insert that replaces the Kimber "paper clip".

Looks like another gadget to consider for the cleaning kit.;)
 
QUOTE: "Well, personally, I hope the old guy makes a fortune selling little brass gadgets that you don't need.

It's the American way."


Same here. He plans to have a 4" solution by May. I might just buy one each for both the 3" and 4" Kimbers. The paper clip solution is lame, plus I like solid brass gadgets/widgets.:)
 
Yes the M1911 is its own tool box but it is best to keep in mind that this applies mostly to USGI guns that were loose-fitting and expected to be covered in dings and scratches anyway. Using the gun's own parts may not work quite as well with today's commercial and more tightly-fitted guns, and can leave undesirable ding marks or finish wear, which tends to bother some people on their $1200.00 Kimber or Springfield Ultimate Gold Match or whatever.
 
Yes the M1911 is its own tool box but it is best to keep in mind that this applies mostly to USGI guns that were loose-fitting and expected to be covered in dings and scratches anyway. Using the gun's own parts may not work quite as well with today's commercial and more tightly-fitted guns, and can leave undesirable ding marks or finish wear, which tends to bother some people on their $1200.00 Kimber or Springfield Ultimate Gold Match or whatever.
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Nah, my $4-5K full customs don't need any fancy gadgets to detail strip.
 
Yes the M1911 is its own tool box but it is best to keep in mind that this applies mostly to USGI guns that were loose-fitting and expected to be covered in dings and scratches anyway. Using the gun's own parts may not work quite as well with today's commercial and more tightly-fitted guns, and can leave undesirable ding marks or finish wear, which tends to bother some people on their $1200.00 Kimber or Springfield Ultimate Gold Match or whatever.
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Agreed. Ethically..IMO, a gunsmith should not be using the "1911 toolbox" as well
 
So you use a cartridge rim to remove your grip screws on your $5,000 customs? Okay.
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Nope, have to use an allen wrench. How "fancy" is an allen wrench by your reckoning?
 
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