DontShootMe
Member
Hello, as of today (10 day wait is over!) I am the proud owner of a Springfield Armory Loaded 1911. This is my first 1911, but not my first gun.
BTW – Thank you all for your participation in my poll to find out whether I should buy a Glock 21 or an entry-level 1911. Surprisingly, I had the same question posted at GlockTalk, and the consensus there also recommended the 1911. (Given the situation that I already own other Glocks)
Here are the facts:
- It’s used (prev. owner claims around 200 rounds fired)
- It’s stainless, full size model
- It’s dirty (not filthy, just obviously hasn’t been cleaned since being fired)
I have no clue how to field strip this sucker. The owner of the shop I picked it up at was so busy today that he didn’t have enough time during the time I was there (lunch break) to show me proper takedown. Seems everyone wanted to visit the same gun shop as me today at noon.
The instructions for takedown in the manual are reading as clear as mud right now. Lots of warnings that parts may fly out and be lost forever if you don’t cover certain areas, etc…
I’m tempted to just take it to the range in it’s present condition, run a patch or two through the bore, and feed it a couple of boxes of ammo. That’s what I did with my Bersa .380 when I picked it up (used) and there were no problems. Same story with my used Ruger 10/22.
The catch is, this gun was over twice the price of those, and I surely don’t want to screw anything up.
BUT I’m also afraid that if I get it apart tonight, I may not be able to get it back together.
Suggestions? Hints? Links to well illustrated takedown instructions? At this point, anything would be appreciated!
Thanks in advance…
DontShootMe
PS – isn’t it ridiculous that here in CA you have to wait 10 days ‘cooling off period’ for EVERY single gun you buy? What on earth is the logic behind that one?
BTW – Thank you all for your participation in my poll to find out whether I should buy a Glock 21 or an entry-level 1911. Surprisingly, I had the same question posted at GlockTalk, and the consensus there also recommended the 1911. (Given the situation that I already own other Glocks)
Here are the facts:
- It’s used (prev. owner claims around 200 rounds fired)
- It’s stainless, full size model
- It’s dirty (not filthy, just obviously hasn’t been cleaned since being fired)
I have no clue how to field strip this sucker. The owner of the shop I picked it up at was so busy today that he didn’t have enough time during the time I was there (lunch break) to show me proper takedown. Seems everyone wanted to visit the same gun shop as me today at noon.
The instructions for takedown in the manual are reading as clear as mud right now. Lots of warnings that parts may fly out and be lost forever if you don’t cover certain areas, etc…
I’m tempted to just take it to the range in it’s present condition, run a patch or two through the bore, and feed it a couple of boxes of ammo. That’s what I did with my Bersa .380 when I picked it up (used) and there were no problems. Same story with my used Ruger 10/22.
The catch is, this gun was over twice the price of those, and I surely don’t want to screw anything up.
BUT I’m also afraid that if I get it apart tonight, I may not be able to get it back together.
Suggestions? Hints? Links to well illustrated takedown instructions? At this point, anything would be appreciated!
Thanks in advance…
DontShootMe
PS – isn’t it ridiculous that here in CA you have to wait 10 days ‘cooling off period’ for EVERY single gun you buy? What on earth is the logic behind that one?