Sep 24 (Tue) -25 (Wed), 2024
Advanced 1911 Diagnostic
WITH JASON BURTON
Advanced 1911 Diagnostic with Jason Burton
WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO IN THE CLASS
The Advanced 1911 Diagnostic Course is a 2-day class that guides the student through the operation and functional details of the 1911 pistol as well as the steps to properly fit key reliability components to the gun.
The class is conducted by Jason Burton of Heirloom Precision, a world-class 1911 builder and long-time Thunder Ranch staff instructor, and includes Clint’s lecture on the use of a handgun. The first day is spent in the classroom studying the operating cycle of the 1911 pistol while identifying key functional aspects and learning the basics of how a properly set-up 1911 should be.
Sep 24 (Tue) -25 (Wed), 2024
Topics covered will include:
Complete disassembly of pistol
Operation and firing cycle of the 1911
Detail discussion of each part with explanation of proper fit and function
Common parts breakages and what to look for
Malfunction diagnosis
Understanding extractor tuning and geometry
Proper spring weights for various calibers and sizes
Safety checks
Firing pin safeties pros and cons
Functional differences between Government Model / Commander Model / O-ACP
Magazines – what works and why
Reassembly of pistol
Proper maintenance and lubrication
Overall reliability inspection
Day two will begin in the classroom with a lecture from Clint covering the use of a handgun and 1911 specific considerations. Building on the topics covered during day one, the second day continues with the students learning to replace/modify key reliability components such as the extractor and the firing pin stop. Each student will use their own gun as the platform to install these parts and once completed the class will conduct a live fire test protocol to check for proper function.
Students are required to bring their own pistol as outlined below.
In an effort to limit the variances found over the wide range of 1911 brands, makers, sizes, and configurations the course will require the student to bring an all steel 5” 1911 in 45ACP that uses the conventional Browning designed barrel/bushing configuration and internal extractor.
Sep 24 (Tue) -25 (Wed), 2024
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO THE CLASS
1911 pistol – 5” steel framed Government Model chambered in 45ACP and using the standard Browning designed barrel/bushing configuration and internal extractor
Eye and ear protection
Pen/pencil and notebook
Cleaning mat or towel
Basic cleaning tools – rod, bore brush, patches, cleaning brush, etc
Note: It is recommended the student bring an OptiVisor or similar but not required.
Ammunition Requirements: Nominal 50 rounds for test fire protocol on day 2
All Tuitions for Courses and Tutorials are to be paid in full at the time of registration. Please be sure of the class you want. There are NO REFUNDS and NO TRANSFERS.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
CLINT SMITH
Clint Smith, President, and Director of Thunder Ranch® is a Marine Corps veteran of two infantry and Combined Action Platoon tours in Vietnam. His experience includes seven years as a police officer during which he served as head of the Firearms Training Division as well as being a S.W.A.T. member and precision rifleman.
He left law enforcement to serve as Operations Officer for the American Pistol Institute where he was Dean of instruction and was instrumental in range and curriculum development for A.P
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
CLINT SMITH
Clint Smith, President, and Director of Thunder Ranch® is a Marine Corps veteran of two infantry and Combined Action Platoon tours in Vietnam. His experience includes seven years as a police officer during which he served as head of the Firearms Training Division as well as being a S.W.A.T. member and precision rifleman.
He left law enforcement to serve as Operations Officer for the American Pistol Institute where he was Dean of instruction and was instrumental in range and curriculum development for A.P
