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I recently bought my very first 1911, a 9mm Springfield 1911 Range Officer. Seeing that I'm new to 1911s I was just wondering if there's anything I should know about the platform before I take it to the range. What's the best break-in procedure?

I'm thinking of competing with this gun down the road what mods should I consider doing? I'm already considering changing out the blackout front sight, my eyes aren't what they used to be.
 
darks1d3 said:
I recently bought my very first 1911, a 9mm Springfield 1911 Range Officer. Seeing that I'm new to 1911s I was just wondering if there's anything I should know about the platform before I take it to the range. What's the best break-in procedure?

I'm thinking of competing with this gun down the road what mods should I consider doing? I'm already considering changing out the blackout front sight, my eyes aren't what they used to be.
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Be careful on disassembly but more importantly on reassembly not to put the "newb" scratch on the frame taking out or putting back the slide stop. :)

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Be careful on disassembly but more importantly on reassembly not to put the "newb" scratch on the frame taking out or putting back the slide stop. :)

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Yes, search "1911 idiot scratch" so you're forewarned about how to avoid it. I was warned and have never had a problem, but it could happen easily if you don't know about it.
 
The famed, or infamous idiot scratch .... there are a lot of experienced 1911 shooters out there who have accidently committed the sin of idiot scratch too.
 
I'm in the market for a Ruger SR1911 next. Beautiful platform. They do need more TLC than a modern gun and aren't really as reliable in harsh conditions but they're worth it.
 
How not to get the 'newb' scratch....

You can make a handy dandy device for not scratching your 1911 frame with the slide stop using packing plastic, a pair of scissors & a couple min of clipping. Use a hole punch for the bit that slips over the mag release button:

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Ya , I’m an idiot.
I got the scratch on my Stainless Springfield 45acp.
It’s so god darn tight.

Anyway, it’s bugging me, so it’s either I buff it out or redo in a bright nickel finish.

And I’m assuming if buffed, it’ll still be noticeable?
 
Brianma65 said:
Ya , I’m an idiot.
I got the scratch on my Stainless Springfield 45acp.
It’s so god darn tight.

Anyway, it’s bugging me, so it’s either I buff it out or redo in a bright nickel finish.

And I’m assuming if buffed, it’ll still be noticeable?
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From what I know, I would agree that buffing it would still be noticeable ( maybe even more!) and would leave a bit more shiny spot.
If you re-plate it in nickel, I would think it would depreciate the value on the gun also?
 
I just pull the thumb safety out just enough for the slide stop/safety plungers to move back alittle then just snap the slide stop in and push the plunger back then snap the thumb safety back in place.
 
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