The only thing you really need or is necessary to buy is the screwdriver set. A properly fit driver makes life easier.
A ball point pen to help get that slide stop in with out scratching anything and a paperclip if you have a reverse plug or kimber.
I have one of the caspian pocketsmiths in my range bag, i use it to remove the grips and main spring if i need to and sometimes a stubborn barrel bushing but an empty magazine easily does the trick.
However at home ive got a wide variety of 1911 specific tools for smithing. Right tool for the right job makes life go smoothly and fewer coins go in the swear jar.
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