Changing magwell/spring cover on 1911
- Thread starter Silverado
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Be aware that the mainspring is under heavy compression,
Some people suggest, to remove the thumb safety first. The reason being, that a jam can occur, if you remove the mainspring housing first. However, alot of people prefer to remove the mainspring housing first, but if you do, you must keep the grip safety pressed all the time, until the thumb safety is removed. To remove the mainspring housing, use a punch and a hammer and punch the Mainspring Housing Pin out, towards the right side of the pistol. Be careful not to punch to forcefully and have the pin fly to the next room. The removal of the pin will be helped if you apply slight pressure at the bottom of the Mainspring Housing, towards the upper of the gun.
After removing the Mainspring Housing Pin, pull the Mainspring Housing down and remove it from the frame, while holding the grip safety pressed, at the same time.
Some people suggest, to remove the thumb safety first. The reason being, that a jam can occur, if you remove the mainspring housing first. However, alot of people prefer to remove the mainspring housing first, but if you do, you must keep the grip safety pressed all the time, until the thumb safety is removed. To remove the mainspring housing, use a punch and a hammer and punch the Mainspring Housing Pin out, towards the right side of the pistol. Be careful not to punch to forcefully and have the pin fly to the next room. The removal of the pin will be helped if you apply slight pressure at the bottom of the Mainspring Housing, towards the upper of the gun.
After removing the Mainspring Housing Pin, pull the Mainspring Housing down and remove it from the frame, while holding the grip safety pressed, at the same time.
