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BLine
21st May 2007, 01:29
Just bought first 1911 Colt gov 80,had hard time removing side stop and re-assembleing was more difficult.With slide stop lined up at take down notch,liked to never got it out,them almost never got it back together.Any helpfuly hints?
Hunter
21st May 2007, 01:46
Welcome to the forum, check this link to a short video.
It may help you.
http://www.m1911.org/full_striping.htm
I am a fan of Colts myself.
BLine
21st May 2007, 03:10
Many thanks,Looks like this will help,The gun is brand new,never been shot,hopefully will loosen up after it is fired some.It was so tight,I almost wore a blister trying to pull it off after i had pushed the pin in. Thanks again
daveohno
21st May 2007, 18:52
Welcome to the forum! There are also detail strip photos available by clicking above the video and you can see many pictures taking you through complete disassembly.
BLine
21st May 2007, 20:42
Is this tightness normal on new colt? If so, will it loosen up after shooting?
Hunter
21st May 2007, 20:44
Should be snug but not so tight you can get apart.
BLine
21st May 2007, 20:52
Many thanks guys,great forum,love all this experience at my finger tips.
BLine
22nd May 2007, 21:07
Got to shot new colt today,Was very surprised at the accuracy for out of the box gun.A guy at the range showed me first hand how to get slide stop out and back in without scratching slide and without any effort,nothing like experience.Thanks again guys.
sprice1973
22nd May 2007, 22:09
:fp: Welcome to the forum!Get some pics up so we can take a look at your new Colt!No one ever gets tired of that!
BLine
23rd May 2007, 03:29
As soon as camera is back,pictures will be on the way
John
23rd May 2007, 03:38
It will not become any easier with shooting, it will become easier as you disassemble and reassemble your pistol many times. Don't force things. When disassemblying, make sure the slide release is pushed down before trying to press it from the right side of the frame, that will help. When reinserting it, make sure that you push in and up at the same time, after you align the slide release with the opening in the frame. Also, you may want to stick a piece of electrician tape on the slide above the disassembly notch, so you do not scratch your slide in the process.

After doing it a few times, you'll get the hang of it.
BLine
23rd May 2007, 22:14
Many thanks,I have the reassemble down but not the disassemble,that makes alot of sense.I knew it had to something simple