been disasembling the my old Colt gold cup for more than 50 years and haven't seen a dramatic change in performance and I'd say,no change at all...but whatever works for you
I just tried breaking my Springfield GI .45 this way. It works but, for me anyway, it’s easier to take the slide spring out the front first (I can do it easy without it flying off into the world or into my eye or my dog’s eye in the room with me). I can even do it without looking.
Weird... So very, very weird... I've been carrying a 1911 for almost 30 years and didn't realize there were any ways other than this to field strip... Browning was an f'n genius!
That bushing moved clockwise is not going to hurt anything if it does a marine don't need it! 30 year marine sgt. Hoorah little wear on barrell bullshit😂
Great video Eli, thanks. I love all that you do to promote the 1911. Getting ready to order my first Cabot and I see an Alchemy up next. Thanks for the content.
Well, I proved I'm an idiot, again. I used this method and managed to launch the GI guide rod across the garage and into that mysterious place where all firearms parts go to hide. I'll find it when I move... Good to have a 1911 spare parts bin.
Great video, I use both methods at work. This one is a bit more difficult with a light rail. One trick I like is pop the single side thumb safety out, install slide stop with no pressure from plunger assembly. Reinstall thumb safety. Simple, of course doesn't work with the ambi safety. Many thanks for the video.
Informative, nicely explained and nicely demonstrated, Eli. This method will definitely reduce the amount of space junk in orbit! Looking forward to a possible complete lower disassembly video from you. JMB was a genius, but he must have chuckled when he designed the disconnector and sear whenever he thought about the poor person first learning how to put those little devils back into the pistol the right way...
I prefer the gi method on standard guide rods. Now on the full lenghth rod guns this is easier. Those spring plugs are so sharp, without the tool or something to press it down, is a nightmare!
NEVER SEEN DISASSEMBLING THIS WAY. I LIKE YOUR WAY OF DOING IT, IM GOING TO TRY IT MY SELF!! GOOD THING IS , I CAN REVIEW YOUR VIDEO AGAIN & AGAIN IF NEED TO!!!! THANKS BROTHERMAN🙂👍🙃😊~~ HOWARD M.~~ 4/12/2024
This is also the Ed Brown preferred method, my bushing is so tight that it's almost impossible to turn at the end of the barrel. I have a two piece full length guide rod (also by Ed Brown) so I unscrew and remove the front of the guide rod first. It does take doing it a few times to get used to doing it this way, but I am comfortable with it now. Thanks for the video.
i locked my slide with the safety, push the plug and rotate the bushing with my fingers. then i remove the plug as this is the least tensioned position. then ill pull the entire spring out, unlock the slide and the rest is, the rest. ive been doing this since i bought it in '03 and my CQB has never had any issues with any guide rods taking out light fixtures or grinding material into my bbl.
I don’t understand (I admit, I’m new to 1911s). In fact, just got my first one from ACW. I tried this way and hard a hard time doing it (compressing the spring, sliding the frame on with all that pressure, inserting the slide stop with spring pressure). My buddy came over and showed me how to assemble with no pressure on the spring (I guess that’s called the GI method?). It seemed a heck of lot easier. Am I missing something? What are the advantages of doing it this way? Will it affect gun function?
I laid out the advantages in the video: the GI method will open you up to scratching your recoil spring plug, but more importantly, with the barrel in battery you're applying uncharacteristic wear to your bushing/barrel fit when the bushing is turned. This is the way many custom 1911 pistols are taken apart. As I stated, this method is something that you will need to practice, as it is more involved. However, once you know how to take apart a 1911 this way, you'll probably do it with all your 1911s- as I do.
This is the only way bushingless or compacts can be taken down so nothing new at all. I prefer the original old method! But am forced to do it in defenders officers compacts which is a pain. With a 5 inch its not so bad 16 lb spring, longer slide. On compact 22 lb spring shorter action uughh. The old way is NOT TRICKY AT ALL and u dont fight springs and can use to hands on slide release
Been using my old message on my Colt gold cup national match for over 50 years never had a problem, Only my CZ shadow 2 is field stripped in the method you showed and you don't have a problem with the Spring flying out slide comes right off so no I'll stick with the old GI method and if you Push down on the plunger and take the tension off The barrel bushing it rotates easily comes right out no fuss no mess.
So good to see manufacturers showing a field strip. Seems silly but with so many different setups these days and with this type of cost it’s good to see the manufacturers take the time to show you how to work their products.
I just got a 1911 and I’m having hard time putting it back together. I’m for sure don’t want the idiot scratch. Great video . I’m need friend help my put it back together. I’m never gonna take it apart again what a nightmare
