This is a great set of DVD's that go further into detail work on the 1911 than I'm willing to do, but I wanted to know those details, as well as the basic duty tune. I learned a lot by the time I got through just the first few chapters of the first disc.

Great 1911 Gun Smithing video I like how Yam narrates his video, he explains how and why is doing the work. I think it's one of the best 1911 tuning videos available.

One of the best videos ever made to show how to tune and fit a 1911 for all disciplines. I commend H.Yam on a job well done.

Hilton Yam is the Bob Ross of 1911's. Teaches you what you need to know and why. Instruction and the confidence to do it. Unlike painting there are some unhappy parts if you remove to much material. Remember "File is for flats, Drexel for round."

This is by far the best DVD instruction on the 1911 I have seen! Hilton does an amazing job of demonstrating the tuning process as well as providing explanations for what he is doing. I was able to easily follow along and do the work to my 1911 as I was watching him. Step by step and very detailed instructional material. Thank you!

Great set of videos. It happened that the SA 1911 model that I’ve been working on was the same model used in the videos. I’m new to fitting up parts to my 1911 so I really learned a lot from this video and was also able to confirm that I had been doing some things correctly. I’ll be performing pretty much all the same mods to my gun that were performed in this video so I’ll be using it as a reference often.

Got this out of curiosity, always wondered exactly "what" a "duty tune" on a 1911 might consist of, and equally importantly -why- certain things might be important to be accomplished. Mr Yam does this in an engaging and easy to follow format. I'm almost convinced that he has forgotten more about the 1911 than some folks claim to know. I don't know that I'm quite ready to start stripping down one of my 1911s and trying the things he shows (I'm just not mechanically inclined), but I now know what -is- desirable and how to determine if a piece needs work.

Excellent production! Hilton's depth of knowledge is reflected in the demo's, explanations, cautions, camera work (close ups). All done very well! Was able to put the information to immediate use

I got this DVD for fathers day and I learned a ton of great information and really enjoyed watching it. This is the most comprehensive 1911 video available that guides you in building a top quality practical gun from a production gun. Great effort was made to give you the best shots and camera angles possible during the process. Also, its not full of dry 1911-nerd content, Hilton makes it enjoyable to watch with his humor. I think this is video is an essential tool to have if you're serious about shooting the 1911, even if you don't plan to modify it, it gives you a great appreciation of why the 1911 is the way it is, and how it works.

A very thorough video, 1911 A to Z. This video will save you huge amounts of money and time getting any 1911 tuned of for CCW. These are 3 Dvds that span 8-9 hours as Yam goes over nearly every single parts of the 1911 except the checkering/stippling of the front strap. Heck, I even liked the dry jokes. 5 stars