1911 Model "O" Frame Handguns Armorer's School

Training & Schools

Click HERE for the 2013 schedule
All payments must be made prior to attending any Colt Armorer Course
All courses are restricted to active law enforcement, corrections, military, and nuclear security personnel
Students may bring to class any Colt weapons with problems or questions (pending host approval)
$100 of course tuition is non-refundable when students withdraw 30 days or less
To register for courses in 2013 please contact Seth Bielucki or for any training questions (800-962-COLT x1408)

Handguns - 1911 Frames

Each graduate will gain a complete understanding of the design theory, nomenclature, dynamics, detailed disassembly, assembly, maintenance and trouble shooting of the Colt "O" frame/1911 pistols.

Day One (All courses begin at 0800)
1 hour	Brief history, design, nomenclature, variants, features and controls
1 hour	Field disassembly, reassembly and function check
1 hour	Theory and cycle of operation / Fire control theory
2 hours	Complete detailed disassembly and parts identification
2 hours	Reassembly, inspections and function checks
1 hour	Maintenance and trouble shooting
Day Two (All courses begin at 0800)
1 hour	Extractor running, adjustment 7 fitting
1 hour	Fitting and safety check of thumb safety
1 hour	Fitting and safety check of grip safety
1 hour	Tuning & polishing of internal parts & frame
1 hour	WRITTEN TEST
1 hour	Test evaluations and Question & Answer session
30 min	TEST - disassembly of pistol
1 hour	TEST - reassembly of pistol, final inspection and function chec
30 min	Instructor / Course evaluation

Graduation Requirements: Students must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: disassembly, reassembly, identification of mechanical deficiencies and corrective actions. The student must also attain a score of 70% or better on the Armorer Written Test.
Certification: 3 year model specific Colt Law Enforcement Armorer
Cost: 2011: $350.00 per student * 2012 $375.00 per student.
Payment: Checks and Department Purchase Orders made payable to Colt Defense, LLC.
CHECKS AND PURCHASE ORDERS TO BE SENT TO COLT DEFENSE (Colt Defense LLC, P.O. Box 118, Hartford, CT 06141).
Credit Cards: Contact Seth Bielucki (800-962-2658 x1408). NO CASH.
Eligibility: Active Law Enforcement, Corrections, Military, Nuclear Security Only.
Resources: Colt will provide all necessary tools and firearms to conduct training and each graduate will receive a new Armorer Manual.
Enrollment: 2011: Enrollment is a coordinated with the host agency and Colt Law Enforcement Training coordinator. 2012 All enrollment will be processed by Colt.

* Closed course option is available. Contact Seth Bielucki (800-962-2658 x1408) for more information.