Eradicating the Slide Meeting
1. Lock the slide again
Push the slide launch lever situated on the left aspect of the body to carry the slide within the totally retracted place.
2. Take away the slide cease pin
2. Take away the slide cease pin
Find the slide cease pin, normally a small pin positioned on the proper aspect of the body just under the slide. Relying on the 1911 mannequin, the slide cease pin may be eliminated utilizing a wide range of strategies:
| Pin Elimination Technique | Directions |
|---|---|
| Push Pin | Use a punch or small instrument to push the pin out from proper to left. |
| Screw Pin | Use a small screwdriver to unscrew the pin counterclockwise. |
| Detent Lever | Push within the detent lever situated subsequent to the pin after which slide the pin out. |
As soon as the slide cease pin is eliminated, the slide may be moved ahead barely.
3. Elevate the slide off the body
Grasp the rear of the slide with one hand and firmly carry it vertically to disengage it from the body. As soon as the slide is lifted, gently slide it ahead off the body.
Disassembling the Slide Meeting
Disassemble the slide meeting by following these steps:
1. Take away the Recoil Spring Meeting
Pull the slide again and depress the recoil spring plug so far as doable. Elevate up on the plug and take away it.
2. Take away the Barrel
Tilt the barrel down and take away it from the slide.
3. Take away the Firing Pin Meeting
Step 1: Take away the Firing Pin Cease
Depress the firing pin cease with a punch and push it out from the left aspect of the slide.
Step 2: Take away the Firing Pin Sleeve
Seize the firing pin sleeve with a pair of pliers and pull it straight out of the slide.
Step 3: Take away the Firing Pin and Spring
Use a punch to push the firing pin out from the again of the slide. The firing pin spring will come out with the firing pin.
| Step | Motion |
|---|---|
| 1 | Depress the firing pin cease |
| 2 | Push the firing pin cease out from the left aspect of the slide |
| 3 | Seize the firing pin sleeve with pliers and pull it out |
| 4 | Push the firing pin out from the again of the slide |
| 5 | The firing pin and spring will come out collectively |
Disassembling the Grip Security
The grip security is a vital element of the 1911 pistol, offering an extra layer of safety towards unintended discharge. Disassembling the grip security requires cautious consideration and correct instruments.
1. Depress the Grip Security
Firmly grasp the grip security and push it down till it’s totally depressed.
2. Take away the Thumb Security
With the grip security depressed, slide the thumb security ahead and as much as take away it.
3. Take away the Grip Security Screw
Find the small screw holding the grip security in place on the backside of the grip security. Utilizing an acceptable screwdriver, rigorously unscrew and take away it.
4. Elevate the Grip Security
Gently carry the grip security straight up and away from the body to detach it.
5. Take away the Belleville Washer
As soon as the grip security is eliminated, you’ll discover a small, spring-loaded Belleville washer behind it. Rigorously take away the washer.
6. Take away the Grip Security Plunger
Under the Belleville washer is the grip security plunger. Use a small, pointed instrument to depress the plunger and take away it from the body.
7. Disassemble the Grip Security Plunger
The grip security plunger consists of two elements: the plunger and the spring. Compress the spring and thoroughly disassemble the 2 elements.
8. Clear and Examine the Grip Security Parts
Completely clear and examine all of the elements of the grip security, paying explicit consideration to any put on or injury. If obligatory, exchange any worn or defective elements.
9. Reassemble the Grip Security
Reverse the disassembly steps to reassemble the grip security. Guarantee all elements are correctly aligned and secured.
10. Set up the Thumb Security
Slide the thumb security again into place over the grip security and have interaction it.
