Seized Vis 35 Slide

[Recce21]

Recently purchased a Vis 35 with a known issue. Previous owner had the recoil spring assembly deconstruct itself in the gun so that the smaller guide rod and pin fell out but the larger recoil spring and bits are now jammed inside the slide and the pistol won’t disassemble. Does anyone have tips or tricks for getting the slide apart?

I thought about trying to compress the end of the spring closest to the muzzle to get some wiggle room but the end of the spring closest to the chamber is a jumbled mess when viewed down the slide with a flash light.

I have the smaller spring, guide rod and pin but just need to get the slide off the lower so I can reassemble it and assess any damage.

Thoughts?

 

[KotKotofeich]

(nothing constructive follows)

LOL. Figuring this out is what you got the discount on the gun for You sharing the savings?

 

[Recce21]

Got it lol. But now I need a new main recoil spring but the slide is apart and undamaged.

 

[pirate604]

But did you find out how good you are at swearing while taking it apart?

 

[KotKotofeich]

Got it lol. But now I need a new main recoil spring but the slide is apart and undamaged.

I _was_ wondering if you'd have to fully destroy the spring to disassemble I believe Marstar has one. If their site is lying, wolff makes replacements.

 

[Recce21]

Grabbed the Marstar one. Used body weight to drive the slide rearward enough to engage the takedown lever. Then it came apart as intended. Spring was toast but everything else seems good.