Can't get 1911 apart, @ 1st step

[m777]

I just put a box of shells threw a Springfield 1911a1 I just got. My 1st 1911. I'm trying to push down the Recoil Spring Plug so I can Rotate the Barrel Bushing Clockwise. I can't get the plug to push in. I don't think I have Nancy hands. Can I insert an Allen key to push?
Thanks
Clint

 

[m777]

Realized my mistake. Trying to push both the plug and the guide in. So now I've pushed the plug in and tried to rotate the barrel bushing but it catches on the end of the guide
??

 

[Greenhorse six]

Guide? What guide? You got one of those full length guide rod deals?

 

[GunGuy34]

I just put a box of shells threw a Springfield 1911a1 I just got. My 1st 1911. I'm trying to push down the Recoil Spring Plug so I can Rotate the Barrel Bushing Clockwise. I can't get the plug to push in. I don't think I have Nancy hands. Can I insert an Allen key to push?
Thanks
Clint

If there is a hole for ano allen key, you have to unscrew the full length guide rod before the gun will come apart.

 

[Wolfstrack]

what he said ^^^
Sprinfields has full length two pieces guide rods, use an allen key to disassemble.

 

[m777]

Not seeing anything about that in the instructions. Older model, Defender, was told late '70's
Nor any mention of any allen key

 

[ricka2]

You tube has lots of 1911 field strip vids

 

[GunGuy34]

Its unscrews left and tightens right. It may have a touch of locktite ( non_permanant). When you put it back together you can use a touch of non permanant locktite on it. As mind would unscrew under heavy shooting.

 

[m777]

 

[GunGuy34]

Not seeing anything about that in the instructions. Older model, Defender, was told late '70's

If your looking down the barrel and the guide rod underneath the barrel has a spot of ano elm key, the its a full length guide rod and you have to unscrew it.

 

[tjhaile]

Once you get it apart, the next step is to toss the full length guide rod and replace it with a GI guide rod and recoil spring plug.

 

[GunGuy34]

looks different then my springer, but thats not a very clear pic.

 

[GunGuy34]

Still looks like you have to unscrew it, otherwise you should just be able to push it in with ease.

 

[skoal]

Watch out you dont get the idiot scratch! I did it to my first 1911 but it was only a norc

 

[m777]

Clockwise or counter, as looking down the barrel?

 

[m777]

Had to get a better allen key.
Looks like it's a go now.
Thanks everybody
Clint

 

[GunGuy34]

Clockwise or counter, as looking down the barrel?

if your looking down the barrel, counter clockwise unscrews it, lefty loosey!. Right screws it in. Righty tightey. lol

 

[GunGuy34]

Had to get a better allen key.
Looks like it's a go now.
Thanks everybody
Clint

you got to put it together after you clean it lmao. That can be fun too. As was mentioned watch the newbie scratch. Check out some youtube videos, its just type in springfield 1911 field strip. Should be lots there.

 

[GunGuy34]

Once you get it apart, the next step is to toss the full length guide rod and replace it with a GI guide rod and recoil spring plug.

This is also a good idea. ^^^^

Then you can get plugs like this.. normal or funny.

 

[m777]

The 45's not for me. I'm going to stick to wheel guns
Thanks again