A public thanks to 1911 Tuner

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THR is blessed with many members, who contribute their time, knowledge and experience ... 1911 Tuner is one such .... and I wish to thank him for his help.... out loud!!!

I am very late to 1911's ... strange really after so many years shooting but .... I have a Colt Sistema 1927 which I bought from a member here last year. Shot it a bit ... and it was basically OK ... not remarkable just OK. No more or less really than I would have expected from a very standard gun and I was not disappointed at all.

I did a few weeks back tho pick up a Chip McCormick trigger at a gun show which I thought would be worth installing. I started on disassembly but ran into small snags and so kicked off a thread which Tuner kindly responded to ... and all progressed well. He PM'd me too with extra ideas.

I got to the stage of fitting the trigger but then realized that even after some material removal on that to get good action, there was a very obvious and annoying ''snick'' just after sear take up. I took some pics and posted them ... and suffice it to say that Tuner suggested I send him the main parts for his attention. The hammer hooks (one in particular) were not good and the sear and disconnect both looked pretty rough.

I mailed these parts, including a small (un-asked for contribution) ..... and a return envelope. He spent time working on them .. and then returned them post haste, along with some new grip screws I'd asked about, and a new mainspring (oh yeah, and a new sear (multi-leaf) spring too). Everything was re-installed and - guess what? Yeah .. that trigger now feels as sweet as you can imagine!

The final test was this evening .... went to a monthly meeting of one of my clubs and got there early to check out the gun (and a few others!). SUCCESS to the extreme. First tested with just 2 rounds in a mag ... and tested all 6 mags that way ... perfect. Followed that with two full mags rapid fire .... again, perfect.

So ... here is a guy who has kindly helped me out, thru skill and experience .... you cannot put a price on that. I am grateful in the extreme ..... not just because of the obvious good result but because he put himself out to help ... a stranger in one respect .... but in another I feel we have a friendship ... not uncommon here on THR.

He has also as many know, written copious posts dealing with many aspects of 1911 maintainance and repair ..... in my book invaluable material ... all requiring that he give of his time and know-how freely.

I ramble as usual but you see what I am getting at? The unselfish input by one of our many knowledgeable members, to the benefit of so many. And particularly in this case .... to the profound benefit of me.

Tuner, I thank you ... and salute you.:)
 
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He's definately a valuable asset to The High Road. I know many people have thanked him and more still that have taken his advice and tips that haven't been as vocal.

:)
 
Yes indeed!! I made use of his posts last night and today. they were a huge help. When you've never done something before, the LITTLE hints from the experienced, are invaluable.
 
I'll add my thanks too! Never asked a question of him, but have read his many 'helpful hint' posts and frequently make us of them.

Folk like him with knowledge and experience are the backbone of THR and what make it so useful and such a great place to hang ones hat!

Thanks tuner!
 
The only reason I'm considering getting a 1911 is because of having access to the incredible knowledge and experience of Tuner and other folks like him.
 
I don't own a 1911 and I don't plan on getting one for a while, so don't follow Tuner's 1911 posts.

He does deserve a big "thanks" for his knowledge on dog attacks though that seems to have popped up quite often recently. I grew up around dogs my whole life. I live in the country and ran unknown numbers of miles on roads where owners did not tie their pets up. Rarely was I chased but I realize now how lucky I am that I never had to tango with a vicious dog.

Maybe it's just where I grew up, but country folk seem to have nicer dogs than what you encounter in the city. I'd say the same goes for people too. Alas, after having moved into a rather "rough" neighborhood during the working hours of my day and reading Tuner's posts I realize I need to worry just as much about a wandering dog as I do a wandering thug.

Who knows, Tuner, your advice and knowledge previously posted might just as well save my bacon from a dog attack.
 
Tuner is a great guy! He has helped me out a lot through his posts and he really helped me out to find a part I was looking for. Thanks Tuner for all of your help and if you're ever in Indiana we can break bread.
 
Aw Shucks

Chris,

That there was "The Poor Man's Trigger Job"...and it took about 45 minutes,
including droppin' the works into my GI Colt for a dry run and takin' it back out. It was mainly prep work, and shouldn't be confused with a real
trigger job. I'll do a post on it if anybody wants to give it a go. It
doesn't involve using a sear jig, and it doesn't require a hatful of expensive
stones. It does require a 3/8 inch high speed steel lathe blank ground to
a half degree undersquare and a 20 dollar square file with 2 safe edges
from Brownells, and a few other inexpensive items that I'll list on the thread.

We got lucky in that your hammer and sear pins were straight in the frame,
or it wouldn't have been quite as sweet.:cool:

Guys, I'm happy that some of the stuff I write is helpful. I do this for the
same reason that I raise Collies...Love of the breed. Plus, it gives me
somethin' to do besides burn up ammo and worry about how long it's
gonna take me to get this dang tractor up and runnin'.:D It's also apparently made me a few friends, and that's what this forum is all about.

Spare parts are somethin' I've always given away. Like I told Dan Flory...
If its a part that I'll never need, and you do...ya might as well get some use out of it. That trigger had been layin' in the drawer for 4 or 5 years.
Glad it was what you needed.

I'm goin' to bed now...0400 comes early.:p

Cheers all...and thanks for the good words. It means more than ya'll know.

Tuner
 
"It does require a 3/8 inch high speed steel lathe blank ground to
a half degree undersquare and a 20 dollar square file with 2 safe edges.."

Case in point. I have NO idea what you're talking about. LOL :D :D
But I'd probably be able to do it with your detailed instructions. Many Thanks!
 
Tuner,

I work at a publishing house that specializes in transportation-related topics. I have been looking for a good tractor restoration guy for a long time. Email me off list if you want to talk business.
 
Agreed i always read tuners posts and have even helped out a freind or 2 with there 1911 problems becuse of his posts.. So a big thanks goes out to Tuner
 
No Idea

Howdy Atticus,

A lathe blank is a square bit about 2.5 inches long that mounts in a lathe toolpost, and used to cut a workpiece. It's called a blank because it hasn't
been ground to shape on the point to allow it to cut. The machinist or
toolmaker shapes it on a grinding wheel to make whatever type cut that he
needs. Form turning, rough turning, finish turning, sharp shoulder or radiused...even cutting screw threads all require a different "nose" on the bit. They're cheap, so the machinist can afford to have one or two of every
shape that he needs, and even enables him to grind custom bits for that
one job in a career. It can be ground to a different shape on each end, and when the job is complete, it can be reground to a different shape or
resharpened for the next time. Neat.

They are precision ground to be nearly perfectly square, and are very handy for hammer hook work for the man who can't afford expensive
stones. The square side alows me to polish 90 degree hammer hooks
with a little fine lapping compound on the blank. If I want to establish
or...in P95's case...reestablish a slight captive angle on the hooks after
cleaning up the damaged hook...I flip it over to the undersquare side and
use that.

The file with the safe edges...or protected edges...is about 22 bucks from
Brownells. It has two cutting sides and two that are ground smooth. It's
used to square up the hooks without cutting into the hammer. I've also
used it...under certain circumstances...to make the hooks a little longer
when I'm not comfortable with their length. One trick I've done is...with
hammer hooks shorter than .021 inch...which is my absolute minimum...
AND a thumb safety that needs a little fitting...is to cut the hooks longer
to move the sear away from the safety lug, and requre less fitting. That
one usually requires adjusting the sear primary angle to match the hammer angle, though...It's a balancing act. Sometimes...when I'm lucky...
causing the sear to rotate actually brings the hook and sear angle into
"agreement"...:cool: Sometimes not:(

The file is also perfect for removing a little metal between the barrel locking lugs without damaging the lugs' faces. Nice little file.

I don't do 3-pound triggers on 1911s. I don't let one out of my sight that measures less than 5...and I'm happier with 5.5 to 6 pounds. If the break
is clean and smooth, a 6-pound trigger feels like less. I like a "rollout" break instead of a "glass rod' break for a carry gun. Triggers like that are
much safer, easier to achieve...and more "Murphy" resistant. They
also last a lot longer.
 
Here's to you Nineteen Eleven Tuner! Stop by for a cuppa coffee anytime you're in these parts! :D
 
Stainless 1911

Ruger357 said:

Also has my thanks for showing me how to smooth up a stainless 1911.

Ah! So ya tried the Super Goop. :cool: Neat stuff, ain't it? Pearl Drops
Tooth Polish used to work pretty good, too. :D

Luck to ya!

Yodabird Tunerfish
 
1911 Tuner

HE IS THE GREATEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I have tried to print out all his posts on 1911's and I love his way of dealing with DUMB people like me.
 
1911 Tuner is a most kind, helpful ,and knowledgeable man. He is also civil,thoughtful and a gentleman. As a fellow Kentucky hillbilly, I salute you.
 
re

Awwwww man! Ya'll makin' blush here. I'm just doin' what I like...
Jaw-jackin' with gun people and messin' with old slabside pistols.
If I wasn't doin' it here, I'd be hangin' around some gun shop botherin'
the customers or spendin' money.

I really appreciate the good words, guys. I know the forum is just
mindless entertainment for some, but I feel like I know all ya'll, and I
get as much from it as I give.

Be of good cheer and ever mindful of six!

Tuner
 
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1911 Tuner is a most kind, helpful ,and knowledgeable man. He is also civil,thoughtful and a gentleman. As a fellow Kentucky hillbilly, I salute you.
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Ditto From this Kentucky boy.
 
Thx to everyone else chipping in here . I think we have succeeded in giving Tuner some pleasant embarassment!:)

I didn't say earlier but ... I have this ''thing'' ... whereby while we for the most part see (or even make!) complaints about this and that .... just how often does anyone (we) take the time to PRAISE, when something or someone is good?? Not quite so often I'll wager ... and that is why when I feel praise is due .. it should be given, and in good ration. Simple as that.

It's earned Tuner my friend.:)
 
Thanks Tuner

I'll add my thank you as well,

I do not own a 1911, but reading tuners posts is ALWASE informative and helpful... he even gave me some advice on my HK.

Anyhoo, it's guys like you Tuner that keep me coming back to this board and make it one of, if not THE, best discussion forum on the net.

Tuner, you are truly appreciated, keep up the excellent work :D

Sam
 
THR is blessed with many members, who contribute their time, knowledge and experience ... 1911 Tuner is one such .... and I wish to thank him for his help.... out loud!!!
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I agree with that. He's more knowledgeable than any of the pro gunsmiths I have seen posting, and doesn't have the puffed up ego they all do.

BTW: I really enjoyed the time me and Tuner got to light up Mr. Teddy "the T Man" over on Glock Talk. Tuner would hold him while I kicked him .... and then after a while we would switch. Ahhhhh... those were the good old days.:D
 
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