Here i read 5 points from the gun guy book that explain what a definition of a wilson combat gun is. Specializing in custom 1911 pistols and match grade sporting ri. A 1911 enthusiast since his teens, bill loeb competes with a 1911 in idpauspsa matches. Wilson combat 1911 auto maintenance manual assembly book bill. Bill wilson shares his inside tips on how to tune the 1911 combat auto for high performance results.
Bill said he had just the gun for me, the new wilson combat tactical carry in 9mm luger. Next comes a chapter of hope, entitled there is a solution. Introducing the wilson combat next generation etm9mm 1911 magazinesnow completely redesigned for enhanced reliability. The full size cqb pistol by wilson combat is the most popular 1911 to be produced in the companys custom line. Bill wilson has constantly set the standard higher in his goal to make the wilson combat 1911 the gold standard in a fine 1911 pistol. Wilson combats 1911 pistols are some of the finest ever made. The film starred winona ryder as lois wilson and barry pepper as bill w. He eventually published them in a book called alcoholics anonymous, which also became the name of.
Wilson combat 1911 elevates standards for accuracy. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In season five, episode one, of the sopranos, chris moltisanti is seen reading my search for bill w. He details the reasons and methods for each modification that has become mostly standard today. This book offers some amazing behindthescenes insight about the makers of nighthawk, kimber, wilson combat, to name a few. While its true that short 1911s need to be set up properly to run, if theyre set up properly theyll run fine. It has an amazing story to tell so check out why this handgun has been one of the best handguns for the last century. Nine steps to a reliable 1911 an interview with bill wilson. First started under the name wilsons gun shop in 1977, bill wilson started. This unique book is a combination of educational material as well as bill s personal biography and the history of wilson combat.
Sure you need to do more preventative maintenance, but 1911 shooters should be used to that already. This unique book is a combination of educational material as well as bills personal biography and the history of wilson combat. Loeb is the hayes custom guns exclusive distributor rep from marshal kane firearms. Mar 08, 2019 larry breaks down one of wilson combats highest end 1911s, the supergrade commander special. Since 1977 wilson combat has been the leading innovator in highperformance, custom 1911 handguns, tactical long guns and accessories. Aa speakers joe and charlie bills story the big book comes alive duration.
There are more books written about the m1911 pistol than any other firearm in the world. Bill wilson wrote a very good introductory book into the 1911. New page 3 wilson build ultimate 1911 comp combat handgun dvdclick to enlarge save time and money with this informative video. Bill wilson owner of wilson combat has been building handguns and much more for years now, and is one of the pioneers of the custom 1911. Billwilsonwilsoncombat1982 before founding wilson combat, bill was an avid competitive shooter. Includes information on extractor adjustment, fitting parts and proper lubrication.
Wilson combat 1911 auto maintenance manual by bill wilson 401. The band dream theater dedicated each song of their twelvestep suite to bill w. Wilson combat 1911 auto maintenance manual by bill wilson. We hear rumor of nearly 400 pages and almost as many photos in a 6 in. Looking for my first 1911 gunsmithing for dummies book. Bill wilsons gun guy book just received my copy yesterday, a birthday present from my middle daughter. Worn in bills preferred loprofile ii outside the waistband holster this gun practically disappears under a. Includes complete disassembly and reassembly, how to check for proper extractor adjustment, proper lubrication and other useful information. The master gunsmiths of wilson combat demonstrate advanced gunsmithing techniques as bill wilson and ken hackathorn discuss the most practical and necessary custom procedures needed for the 1911 handgun.
Master class ep 02 slide lock reload w larry vickers. Apr 07, 2014 nine steps to a reliable 1911 an interview with bill wilson ammoland inc. Wilson combat 1911 auto maintenance manual bill wilson on. First started under the name wilson s gun shop in 1977, bill wilson started his new gunsmith business in the back of the family jewelry store, wilson s jewelry on the corner of berryvilles public square. This was before the newest 1911 craze so there are even more options now.
May 04, 2016 it would appear that someone is in the process of wrapping up a book about storied gunsmith and accomplished competitor bill wilson, founder and hmfic of wilson combat. In the quest for flawless magazine function across a wide variety of custom and production handguns bill wilson has redesigned our elite tactical 9mm 1911 magazines to feed more smoothly, seat easier and lock back positively in a wider spectrum of guns than ever before. Of course, there is so much stuff out there on the 1911, that i guess sweeney had to do something different to get readership. If you want to order the m 1911 auto maintenance manual, visit wilson combat web site. The bad part of it was that it knid of became an ad for wilson combat. It didnt dwell as much on the old original 1911 a1 as i had hoped. His dad, like most parents, had other plans and wanted bill to study watchmaking and work in the familys successful jewelry store. Home in stock ammo componentswilson custom ammunition.
His lessthanperfect experiences shooting 70speriod 1911s encouraged him to begin building his own. In this episode, mandy bachman and larry vickers take you through, and help teach the nuances of a good slide lock reload. Bill wilsons obsession with firearms started at the age of eight. Posted on april 7, 2014 september 14, 2017 by ammoland wilson. Wilson combat supergrade commander special 1911 youtube. Aa speakers joe and charlie bill s story the big book comes alive duration. Dirty chamber, ammo over specifications, bullet seated out too much, chamber too tight, chamber too shallow. A wilson combat products unmatched level of exceptional reliability and peerless craftsmanship is only equaled by our legendary customer service. Wilson combat 1911 auto maintenance manual assembly book. Were hearing word that someone has written a hardback bill wilson biography, which will obviously include much history of wilson combat. It will not teach you how to do it but it will give you an idea about how you want to customize your 1911.
Your defensive rifle training program, book, michael seeklander. Bill wilson s combat customizing the 1911 auto want to selltrade wtswtt. But 1911s in 9mm have a reputation for being less than reliable. Jun 28, 2017 bill said he had just the gun for me, the new wilson combat tactical carry in 9mm luger. A complete guide to purchasing, modifying and customizing the. It gets into the assemblydisassembly, mechanics, and maintenance of the gun. A kind visitor noted the absence of such a reference in the m1911. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below. Great shooters like julie golob, bruce piatt and chip mccormick shared their personal stories.
Your defensive handgun training program, book, michael seeklander in stock. If you want to order the m1911 auto maintenance manual, visit wilson combat web site. Massad ayoob thoughts on 1911 magazines the mag life. Of the many models of 1911s that have passed through his hands, as well as the many his company has produced and offered to the public over the years, one has to wonderwhat would bill choose to carry on a daily basis. Worn in bills preferred loprofile ii outside the waistband holster this gun practically disappears under a vest or light shirt. Additionally, photo chapters showcasing pistols built by the early pioneers of custom 1911s and unique deluxe pistols created by wilson combat are included. From servicing the extractor, to when each spring needs to be replaced, here is how bill wilson maintains his 1911. Gun guy by bill wilson, hardcover book wilson combat. A useful assembly, disassembly and troubleshooting manual for admirers of the 1911 and all of its variants and clones from the master of the 45 acp. Nine steps to a reliable 1911 an interview with bill wilson ammoland inc. This interview was so fascinating that we just had to share it with a new generation. There are more books written about the m 1911 pistol than any other firearm in the world.
Started reading this morning and really wish i did not have to go into work today. Ted nugent and razor dobbs also make appearances as 1911 hunters. Got got my book two days ago along with some great magazines. Wilson combat still offers your choice of the 47d in seven or eightround capacity in the same overall shape and style. Wilson combat has kindly built for us a special edition 1911 to.
Well wonder no more, bill now offers to the public the same pistol he carries everyday. Definition of a wilson combat gun from gun guy youtube. Wilson combat has been performing world class custom gunsmithing on 1911 pistols since 1977. Bill wilson shares many of the tricks hes learned over the past 20 years on proper maintenance of the 1911 auto in this book. Buy now and save when you buy direct from the manufacturer. Biography of bill wilson, founder of alcoholics anonymous. Great tool for the new shooter without getting into the details of kuhnhausen. In this article bill wilson explains how he gets his short guns to run. Wilson combat 1911 auto maintenance manual by bill wilson 401 has been discontinued by wilson combat and is no longer available. Wilson combat is a custom pistol manufacturer located in berryville, arkansas, that specializes in customizing and manufacturing m1911a1s. He might not have noticed it was built by wilson combat. Order a wilson combat 1911 built to stringent standards. The custom 1911 by bill loeb nook book ebook barnes. But back then, factoryproduced 1911s did not provide the performance wilson and other competitors demanded.
First started under the name wilsons gun shop in 1977, bill wilson started his new gunsmith business in the back of the family jewelry store, wilsons jewelry on the corner of berryvilles public square. In fact, during the first day of the class one of the instructors indicated he was concerned my 9mm 1911 would be problematic. By the time that the group had about 100 members, bill began to write down his philosophy as a series of principals for remaining sober. Go check out how his 9mm version is set up and remember to subscribe below. Bill wilsons combat customizing the 1911 auto want to selltrade wtswtt. Our custom handguns have won more pistol competitions and have been carried in more duty holsters than any other custom pistol brand. Posted on april 7, 2014 september 14, 2017 by ammoland wilson combat classic supergrade 1911.
How bill wilson maintains a 1911 1911addicts the premiere. While others make custom 1911 pistols as a business, wilsons passion a gun guy and successful businessman take 1911 pistols to a new level. Its an updated version of the original 1911 and incorporates advancements for the accuracy shooters desire. Bill, world class competitor himself, has successfully built wilson combat into one of the most streamlined custom gun building companies i have ever seen. It would appear that someone is in the process of wrapping up a book about storied gunsmith and accomplished competitor bill wilson, founder and hmfic of wilson combat. You can also explore other items in the books yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you. This is an interesting and wellwritten book, with lots of good photos. Org, so ive got involved in an effort to collect information about publications dealing with this pistol. When practical pistol competition was blossoming and the rush was on to productimprove the 1911 so it could keep up with both the modern technique and competition, bill wilson was at the forefront. Wilson combat has kindly built for us a special edition 1911 to commemorate the brownells 75th anniversary. Larry breaks down one of wilson combats highest end 1911s, the supergrade commander special.
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