I'm looking for a good, basic book so I can better understand the parts and operation of the 1911 in its various configurations (70's, 80's, etc.). I know there is some expensive book that folks refer to as the bible but I'd rather start with something more basic ... but useful and informative.
I'd like one that will walk me through complete breakdown, maintenance & cleaning and explain things like extractor adjustments and basic parts replacements and dehorning, stuff I should know that need not require a trip to the gunsmith. I've heard stories of folks doing 'hack jobs' at their kitchen table and I don't want to be
that guy 
Some historical info is fine and even welcomed but I don't need to know the whole backstory of the gun, nor do I need to know all the makers and models and production runs. (Does that make sense?) I'm not looking to become a gunsmith so some uber-technical manual teaching me how to completely rebuild/restore one isn't what I seek and would be wasted on me at this stage. A book with clear and comprehensive illustrations is a must.
I've attached a link to the 1911 section from Amazon as 'my' starting point but I'm sure some of y'all can give some suggestions that may or may not be listed.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...k%3A1911+books
Thank you kindly!