--- product_id: 59789138 title: "M1911 Complete Assembly Guide (Vol 2)" price: "Β£43.31" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/59789138-m1911-complete-assembly-guide-vol-2 store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Comprehensive step-by-step guide Expert tips from master gunsmiths New firing pin safety drop test data M1911 Complete Assembly Guide (Vol 2) **Price:** Β£43.31 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”« Elevate your 1911 gameβ€”because precision is power. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** M1911 Complete Assembly Guide (Vol 2) - **How much does it cost?** Β£43.31 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/59789138-m1911-complete-assembly-guide-vol-2) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Visual Clarity Matters:** High-quality images that make complex steps simple - β€’ **Upgrade with Confidence:** Data-driven insights from exclusive drop tests - β€’ **Insider Secrets Unlocked:** Pro tips and pitfalls from 50+ years of experience - β€’ **Master the M1911 Assembly:** Detailed, illustrated instructions for flawless builds - β€’ **Essential for Every 1911 Owner:** The ultimate companion for maintenance and customization ## Overview The M1911 Complete Assembly Guide (Vol 2) is an expertly illustrated manual offering detailed, step-by-step instructions and professional tips for assembling, upgrading, and maintaining the iconic M1911 pistol. Featuring exclusive drop test results on firing pin safeties and authored by seasoned gunsmith Drake Oldham and Walt Kuleck, this guide is an indispensable resource for both novices and seasoned enthusiasts aiming for flawless firearm performance. ## Description desertcart.com: M1911 Complete Assembly Guide (Vol 2): 9781888722185: Walt Kuleck and Drake Oldham, Companion volume to the M1911 Complete Owner's Guide: Electronics Review: Unbelievable reference - I have had a 40+ year love affair with the 1911-A1 .45 ACP pistol. This reference is essential for anyone desiring to further their knowledge of the 1911 platform with the intent of upgrading their own pistol. There is a ton of great, detailed information in this work. The pictures are clear and crisp, which is a great help when you are trying to upgrade Mr. Browning's wonderful invention. One word of caution: DO NOT order this book for a Kindle. My Kindle does not repo pictures well, so having a printed version of this book greatly improves the usefulness of this reference work. Review: Everything You Need To Know To Improve or Fix Your 1911 - Walt Kuleck's New book, The M1911 Complete Assembly Guide, is the companion book to his 1st 1911 book, The M1911 Complete Owner's Guide. I consider these books to be two of the best books available to help you to know, understand, maintain, fix, and repair your 1911 pistols. Walt's experience and knowledge comes from over 50 years of shooting, handling, carrying, maintaining, and shooting these classic guns. The Complete Assembly Guide covers all aspects of modifying, accessorizing, and maintaining the 1911 to be a reliable and trouble-free firearm. The Tips that he provides throughout the book are worth the cost of the book alone. Highly recommended for any owner of a 1911 pistol. ## Features - The most important feature of the M1911 Complete Assembly Guide is its comprehensive and illustrated approach to assembling and upgrading the M1911 pistol. The guide includes practical tips, tricks, and pitfalls, and it features detailed step-by-step instructions from experienced builders, including pistol smith Drake Oldham. Additionally, it contains results from a series of drop tests, providing new data on firing pin safeties. This guide is designed to be an essential resource for both novice ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #900,444 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 162 Reviews | ## Images ![M1911 Complete Assembly Guide (Vol 2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/610TGl4LDnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unbelievable reference *by R***D on January 3, 2013* I have had a 40+ year love affair with the 1911-A1 .45 ACP pistol. This reference is essential for anyone desiring to further their knowledge of the 1911 platform with the intent of upgrading their own pistol. There is a ton of great, detailed information in this work. The pictures are clear and crisp, which is a great help when you are trying to upgrade Mr. Browning's wonderful invention. One word of caution: DO NOT order this book for a Kindle. My Kindle does not repo pictures well, so having a printed version of this book greatly improves the usefulness of this reference work. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything You Need To Know To Improve or Fix Your 1911 *by B***9 on July 23, 2011* Walt Kuleck's New book, The M1911 Complete Assembly Guide, is the companion book to his 1st 1911 book, The M1911 Complete Owner's Guide. I consider these books to be two of the best books available to help you to know, understand, maintain, fix, and repair your 1911 pistols. Walt's experience and knowledge comes from over 50 years of shooting, handling, carrying, maintaining, and shooting these classic guns. The Complete Assembly Guide covers all aspects of modifying, accessorizing, and maintaining the 1911 to be a reliable and trouble-free firearm. The Tips that he provides throughout the book are worth the cost of the book alone. Highly recommended for any owner of a 1911 pistol. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Graduate level textbook for 1911 - Read Volume One first *by M***N on June 27, 2015* Volume One is a must-read if one is at all interested in 1911 pistols. Volume Two, as its title indicates, is directed to one who is going to buy a 1911 frame and 1911 parts and assemble same. In my opinion, few will actually follow that arduous path. However, a study of the instructions to do so, and the information contained in many, excellent pictures, will provide a graduate-degree of understanding of the very old design. John Browning was a genius, but he sure was not an engineer. Far too much hand fitting is needed vs. the actual interchangeable parts of a Glock or an M1. Critical part associations are not visible within the gun. One will deduce that the 1911 continues because it can be caused to have an almost ideal trigger action (with a lot of effort or a set of true drop-in-parts), a recoil action that can be adapted to the ammunition being used by changing a spring, and because it has an almost ideal grip angle. For Bullseye competition, it is king and this text book will disclose almost all that one needs to know. The one critical item not found is a clear discussion of the newer "adjustable for over travel" triggers and the associated newer grip safeties having non-classic lugs- mis-adjustment can cause full-automatic operation. Read and study Volume One first. ## Frequently Bought Together - M1911 Complete Assembly Guide (Vol 2) - The M1911 Complete Owner's Guide - The .45 Automatic - NEW Expanded 10th Edition Volume 1 Jerry Kuhnhausen (Shop Manual Series, Volume 1 10th Edition) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/59789138-m1911-complete-assembly-guide-vol-2](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/59789138-m1911-complete-assembly-guide-vol-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*