1911 detail stripping

[Stradawhovious]

Allright............ Here's where you all find out what a 1911 rookie I am. I am new to the 1911 world, understand how they work, (point, click, bang) and know how to field strip and clean and etc. The problem I have is detail stripping the firearm. The slide is no problem, the rest I'm a little lost on. Could I bribe any of you minneapolisites (probably with a beer or two) to walk me through a detail strip so when the time comes (and it will not be long ) to swap out parts and dress it up a little bit with new trigger, grip safety, sear etc. I know what the h*ll I'm doing?

[cobb]

Sure, I could, but I am in Mankato.

Maybe this will help.

http://www.m1911.org/full_striping.htm

Click on link and then the picture, it will bring up more pictures and instructions. Scroll down to the bottom and there are some more instructions and even some videos.

[Stradawhovious]

Now that's more like it! I found a few sites that were fairly vague, but this, my friend, is exactly what the doctor ordered!

Thanks

[cobb]

Now that's more like it! I found a few sites that were fairly vague, but this, my friend, is exactly what the doctor ordered!

Thanks

Ya, me too, I like pictures.

So does that mean the bribe of a beer or two is off?
Oh, oh, I may hear about this from some minneapolisites......

[Stradawhovious]

Next time I'm down Mankato way, I'll look you up and make good on the offer. I will warn you, it may be a while, I rarely have occasion to leave the safety of my bunker.

On the other side, let me know if you come up nort, and want to cash in

[Pat]

After you buy me a couple of beers, I will show you how to detail strip your 1911 in a most efficient manner. Afterwards we will carefully slide all of the smaller parts off the table into a ZipLock bag. Then, you'll drive us to a buddy of mine who, for another coupla beers, will put the whole thing back together for you.

In this exercise, true efficiency is normally measured by the number of parts remaining in the ZipLock bag after reassembly. In general, the more parts the better...

[Pat Cannon]

Next time I'm down Mankato way, I'll look you up and make good on the offer. I will warn you, it may be a while, I rarely have occasion to leave the safety of my bunker.

On the other side, let me know if you come up nort, and want to cash in

I'm in South Minneapolis also, so I can chaperone.

[Pat Cannon]

After you buy me a couple of beers, I will show you how to detail strip your 1911 in a most efficient manner. Afterwards we will carefully slide all of the smaller parts off the table into a ZipLock bag. Then, you'll drive us to a buddy of mine who, for another coupla beers, will put the whole thing back together for you.

In this exercise, true efficiency is normally measured by the number of parts remaining in the ZipLock bag after reassembly. In general, the more parts the better...

My problem was always the little spring didn't make it into the bag because it shot off into nowhere.

[cobb]

My problem was always the little spring didn't make it into the bag because it shot off into nowhere.

Now I am going to put you on the spot, what little spring in a 1911 are you referring to?

[Stradawhovious]

My problem was always the little spring didn't make it into the bag because it shot off into nowhere.

It's a good thing i wear glasses, I've done that once or twice as well.

[Pat Cannon]

My problem was always the little spring didn't make it into the bag because it shot off into nowhere.

Now I am going to put you on the spot, what little spring in a 1911 are you referring to?

The plunger spring and its little plunger that push against the detent on the thumb safety. They can come flying out when you pull the safety lever out of the frame. When I went to see Randy Hengl (Territorial Gunsmiths) to get a new one, he showed me the trick of twisting a kink into the spring so it stays put.

[cobb]

he showed me the trick of twisting a kink into the spring so it stays put.

I thought that was a common practice to do to a 1911 before it even left the manufacturer. Yep, take a small needle nose pliers and open or elongate, creating a slight bend sideways, a turn in the middle of the spring. Try not to "kink" it, more of a disfigurement, a kink may crack the spring coil and cause it to break. I think I know what you mean Pat, just that my definition of a kink would cause a weak point in the spring, not saying your definition would.

[Belgiboy]

Can I come too, I would like to see an experienced person put a 1911 back together. My technique is far for smooth and yes, I have the stupid mark on mine.
And being Belgian, I know a thing or two about beer.

[hammAR]

You have to remember that Pat was converted from 1911's to revolvers, so he is a little kinky anyhow, so it would be normal for him.......

[Pat]

You have to remember that Pat was converted from 1911's to revolvers, so he is a little kinky anyhow, so it would be normal for him.......

So just which Pat are you writing about, and who told you I was kinky, anyway...?