Completed my First Fieldstrip!

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Ok, so I completed my first fieldstrip.

I disassembled both my Colt 1911 45 Gov-Stainless and my Colt Comp 9m 1911 parkerized.

From a complete noobie point of view, the process of dismantling and cleaning was a breeze. Putting it back together was more involved especially concerning the slide-lock. I tried to avoid putting in the ole idiot-scratch. The 9mm was fine. The stainless ended up getting a very slight scratch. Not a gouge thankfully.

I tested both guns after full assembly regarding the slide, slide-lock, and all of the safeties. Everything seems to be fine.

My only concern is, is it possible that I miss-assembled something?????? Is it possible that even though everything fits and works fine, that when I shoot the first bullet there could be something that wasn't assembled correctly?

Any advice or do you guys think I'm over thinking this?
 
Most likely over-thinking it. I don't own any colts, but every gun I do own came with a manual describing a 'function test'. Review the manual, if the test checks out you're good to go.
 
Carry out a function test.

Rack action, squeeze trigger. Hammer fall.
Hold trigger, rack action. Hammer shouldn't fall.
Release trigger, squeeze trigger. Hammer fall.

Beyond that, as long as you don't feel any snags/grinding while working the action back and forward, should be good to go.
 
Agreed, you're likely over thinking things. As long as you get the slide lock/ action pin into the right spot and all the parts are back in the gun, you should be fine. Sounds like you tested it and it's good. Enjoy!!!
 
If all you did was field strip and all the function and safety tests passed, you should be good to go. Not many ways to get it wrong. :) One minor point (and it really is minor) is that if your recoil spring has an open end - and a somewhat constricted end - the constricted end is supposed to go over the guide rod. If you really want to avoid the idiot scratch, while you are getting used to it, try a piece of tape, or even a thin piece of plastic to help protect it. Eventually, it will get easier and you won't need them.

Rob!
 
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