the Gun Digest Book Of The 1911 by Patrick Sweeney (2006, Paperback)

I already owned Mr. Sweeny's earlier book on, "Old Slab Sides", the 1911 Colt. This pistol was developed by John Moses Browning almost 100 years ago, but is still considered by many to be the greatest defensive pistol available even today. SWAT teams nation wide use the 1911, as does the FBI Hostage Rescue Teams and many of US Military Special Warfare Units.

Patrick Sweeny is one of the greatest 1911 Pistol Smiths in the USA today When the book arrived I was very pleased with his updated volume. It contains all the current instructions on 1911 maintenance, as well as how to add custom features to the pistol and how each enhances the performance of the firearm. He also includes straight forward and honest evaluations of many of 1911 pistols available from today's top makers.

If you own a 1911 or thinking of acquiring one, then you need this book.