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I just completed a one-week, NRA-sanctioned, 1911 Armorers Class at Murray State College in Tishomingo, OK (about two hours North of Dallas). MCS offers a complete program on gunsmith training during the regular school year, but in the Summer they offer a series of condensed, one-week sessions, about all aspects of gunsmithing - here's a link to the 2017 sessions - http://www.mscok.edu/academics/departments/gunsmithing_technology/nra_summer_program.aspx.
The instructor the for 1911 armorer class I took was exceptional - his subject matter knowledge was complete, but he was also a great teacher with plenty of time for questions and the class included lots of hands-on activities. And the cost of the course - only $300 - made it a great value. For an additional $50 a night, you can get a dorm room and three meals a day in the student cafeteria!
I'm retired, and I was only interested in learning more about 1911s for my own enjoyment, but there were guys in the class working towards a gunsmithing career.
I'm already planning on taking a few courses next Summer.
The instructor the for 1911 armorer class I took was exceptional - his subject matter knowledge was complete, but he was also a great teacher with plenty of time for questions and the class included lots of hands-on activities. And the cost of the course - only $300 - made it a great value. For an additional $50 a night, you can get a dorm room and three meals a day in the student cafeteria!
I'm retired, and I was only interested in learning more about 1911s for my own enjoyment, but there were guys in the class working towards a gunsmithing career.
I'm already planning on taking a few courses next Summer.