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[lonewolf]

Gentleman, I have been an ' 03 ' man for many years, but to cure my craving for them, I will try to look in another direction....1911 & 1911A1. What book would you recommend. With the 03's, there is a need for more than one book, as some are better than others in different areas. Hoping to find just one good 1911 book to start, and maybe move forward from there.
I appreciate all your input, Thank you.

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[Rob Greer]

There are numerous good books out there on this fine weapon. Charles Clawson has a few that tend to bring big $$ - if you can find the full versions. Scott Meadows also has a great book out, and is less expensive than Clawson's. Goddard also has another book out there that has a lot of information on the development of the pistol. Poyer came out with a book fairly recently with a lot of detail that is reasonably priced... probably your best option for the price. It is "The Model 1911 and Model 1911 A1 Military and Commercial Pistols". My apologies if I am forgetting any books...

[Scott Gahimer]

Clawson's 3rd edition Collector's Guide and the CD from Karl Karash is still available for $60.
That's the best money a man can spend for a book on the military .45s. The CD that accompanies the book is nice, too. A lot of excellent hi-resolution photos.
That's where I'd start out.