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Except a standard plug doesn't work on a bushing-less 1911

All you need is a T-50 staple with one leg bent straight forming an "L"

Retract the slide, put the short leg into the hole, gently release the slide letting the spring pressure hold the staple in place. Then disassemble the gun as usual.
 
Isn't there a 'special' tool to help aid in disassembly? A buddy got a Kimber [not sure which model] and he ordered a tool to help in the disassembly.
 
Yeah there should be a little L-shaped tool. They say not to use a paper clip because if it isn't strong enough it can bend and get wedged/stuck. That will be a REAL pain to remove!

There is a way to do it without the tool. It takes a little more finesse. Just search for it on youtube. Lots of great videos, both with and withOUT the tool.
 
This is the major reason I bought a Colt instead of a Kimber.

With years of practice field-stripping and reassembling my Colt 1911s (and my Colt Mustang) with no tools at all, I wasn't about to switch. I've always thought that the fact that it strips without tools was one of the charms of the 1911.

On my (relatively new) Combat Commander, all I need is something harder than my finger (like a cartridge case) to depress the plug while I rotate the bushing.
 
Ringolevio said:
On my (relatively new) Combat Commander, all I need is something harder than my finger (like a cartridge case) to depress the plug while I rotate the bushing.
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I always take the slide off first, being careful to capture the recoil spring by wrapping my fingers around the front of the slide as I take it off the frame.

I carefully release the spring under control using both hands as needed. (it's not difficult at all)

I remove the spring from the back, etc, etc.
 
It's always much easier to remove the slide stop, run the slide off the frame and take the guide rod and spring out of the slide from the rear. Sometimes you will come across a guide rod that is just a little too long to come out the rear. I shorten it until it will. FLGRs are a complete waste and are installed and sold only because people have come to believe there's some "advantage" to them. I currently use a 5 in bull bbl. with a reverse plug and GI rod. It comes apart and goes together with no tools but my thumbs. I won't own a 1911 that requires a "tool" to tear down, if it does it gets modified.
 
Thanks for all the great imput,first handgun I have bought.Wanted a kimber compact,kind of wished I'd bought a custom carry. instead of a ultra,Just a tad bit longer and no tool!!! I will deal with it,love the gun.I've read some posts about how kimber should change the design on the ultra ,but I dont see how ,,It is so short. The recoil spring has to be that stout.( I think I am not a gunsmith)
 
You can make your own tool by grinding down the short leg of an appropriate size Allen wrench.
 
I took the FLGR out of my 4" Kimber and used a standard guide rod, or a FLGR I cut down and beveled. I left the open recoil spring plug since the guide rod sticks out of it while cycling. I did the same to a 3.5" Para. Never had an issue with either.
 
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