Detail Strip a 1911

Dudedog · Mar 8, 2020

A while back I had a link to a video of someone stripping a 1911 just using parts from the gun.
He did it lickity split as well.
Now becauise I am getting senile

and can't seem to find the link or locate the video by searching for it.

(still looking, and can probably find it when I am not looking for it....
If any one happens to have the link I would appreciate it.

ApacheCoTodd · Mar 8, 2020

This guy has some GREAT videos.

Todd.

tipoc · Mar 8, 2020

This is the detail strip procedure as demonstrated by 1911Tuner aka John Travis.

tipoc · Mar 8, 2020

This fella as well, Atlantic Products.

CapnMac · Mar 8, 2020

Because memory is fickle, it can be handy to create a "playlist" of useful videos.
Downside is that you have to create a YT identity (or slave it to some other online identity you already have--like f/b or Google).
Upside is that you can create as many categories as you care to. So, you can have Pistols, Rifles, or whatever categories. Thses will display on the left edge of the YT page on a computer (under either three dashes or three dots in mobile).
Having that identity also allows you to subscribe to various channels and get notifications from them.
Your handy 2¢

sparkyv · Mar 8, 2020

Great post.

gc70 · Mar 8, 2020

I had the pleasure of watching 1911Tuner turn a 1911 into a pile of parts in less than a minute, although he did use a tool - an M16 firing pin.

ApacheCoTodd · Mar 8, 2020

gc70 said:
I had the pleasure of watching 1911Tuner turn a 1911 into a pile of parts in less than a minute, although he did use a tool - an M16 firing pin.

One of my favorite tools ever. Always have one at hand.

Todd.

cfullgraf · Mar 8, 2020

Cool information. I'll file it in my memory incase the need arises.

While I'll agree with most of the videos on the disassemblies, I have one or two M1911s that need a bushing wrench for disassembly. Turning the bushing by hand is not an option.

Dudedog · Mar 9, 2020

Thanks guys!
I knew they were hiding there someplace.

(I thought I saved the links but as I get older I tend to suffer from CRS, can't remember er ah stuff

)

TheProf · Mar 9, 2020

1.Would this "tool free" disassembly process work also in a Springfield milspec 1911.. (and not just Colts). I'm assuming it would since it's a milspec. Correct?

2. If I do a function check at the end and seems well... Is it say to say that I have reassembled it correctly.. and in no danger of spontaneous discharge due to incorrectly installation of the sear?

I wouldn't want to carry bit cocked and lock..only for the sear to slip later..a couple of days down the road.

Is the function check procedure enough to give peace of mind?

I'm still learning all of this..

gc70 · Mar 10, 2020

TheProf said:
1.Would this "tool free" disassembly process work also in a Springfield milspec 1911.. (and not just Colts). I'm assuming it would since it's a milspec. Correct?

2. If I do a function check at the end and seems well... Is it say to say that I have reassembled it correctly.. and in no danger of spontaneous discharge due to incorrectly installation of the sear?

#1 - Tool-free disassembly is based on the original 1911 design. If your 1911 differs from the original design in certain ways -such as having a full-length guide rod- you may require tools. And while it is nifty to know how to do a tool-free disassembly, it is still a bit easier using appropriate tools.

#2 - Here is a good safety function check to perform after a 1911 has been fully disassembled.

Dudedog · Mar 10, 2020

it is still a bit easier using appropriate tools.

No reason not to use tools if you have them.
I just remembered the video showing it done without any and wanted to see it again.

CapnMac · Mar 10, 2020

TheProf said:
1.Would this "tool free" disassembly process work also in a Springfield milspec 1911.. (and not just Colts). I'm assuming it would since it's a milspec. Correct?

A full, detail, strip is only necessary in fairly rare circumstances.

I can think of several 1911s out there that have never been taken further down than ordinary field stripping (which is tool-less).

JTQ · Mar 10, 2020

CapnMac said:
A full, detail, strip is only necessary in fairly rare circumstances.

I can think of several 1911s out there that have never been taken further down than ordinary field stripping (which is tool-less).

The old saying I like is...

Do we detail strip our 1911's because we need to or because we can?

I think it is the latter.

tarosean · Mar 10, 2020

TheProf said:
1.Would this "tool free" disassembly process work also in a Springfield milspec 1911.. (and not just Colts). I'm assuming it would since it's a milspec. Correct?

Will depend on your grip screws. (Torx, alen, etc.) Other than that they all disassemble the same.

ApacheCoTodd · Mar 11, 2020

JTQ said:
The old saying I like is...

Do we detail strip our 1911's because we need to or because we can?

I think it is the latter.

Big boy's puzzles.

Who isn't moved by a firearm one is able to detail strip without tools or jigs?

Todd.

ApacheCoTodd · Mar 11, 2020

tarosean said:
Will depend on your grip screws. (Torx, alen, etc.) Other than that they all disassemble the same.

Why I ALWAYS toss non-slotted 1911 grip screws out ASAP upon acquiring a gun.

Todd.

JohnKSa · Mar 11, 2020

Who isn't moved by a firearm one is able to detail strip without tools or jigs?

Yup. That's one of the neat things about the Makarov pistols.

Dudedog · Mar 11, 2020

Yup. That's one of the neat things about the Makarov pistols.

I forget, but, I am thinking a Mak is only 26 or 27 parts.

Don't need to detail strip my1911 just wanted the vid because I enjoyed watching it.
(and I thought others might like it as well)

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