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bigmike1969
27th May 2009, 12:14
I am having a [heck] of a time field stripping my 1911. After removing the barrel bushing, the recoil spring doesn't want to come out. Then the slide stop also seems stuck in the frame. Any suggestions??
log man
27th May 2009, 12:18
To remove the slide stop the slide must be positioned with the moon shaped notch lined up with the stop lug so it can clear the slide and come out. Indicating the make and model is of value and can sometimes help in understanding the problem at hand. Welcome to the forum.

LOG
bigmike1969
27th May 2009, 12:21
That's the problem, it seems to be a Colt, but on the right side of the frame there is no visiblee serial number, and only minimal markings on the left. I have the moon shaped notch aligned, but the slide stop isn't pushing through.
OD*
27th May 2009, 12:57
These may help too.

http://www.m1911.org/striping.htm
and
http://coolgunsite.com/disassembly/disassembly.htm
log man
27th May 2009, 13:04
That's the problem, it seems to be a Colt, but on the right side of the frame there is no visiblee serial number, and only minimal markings on the left. I have the moon shaped notch aligned, but the slide stop isn't pushing through.
How does one obtain or have a 1911 pistol and not be able to determine the make or serial number? Which are the two absolutely needed pieces of information for purchase or sale, all others are illegal. Unless it is an 80% build.

LOG
OD*
27th May 2009, 13:06
Yeah, do you have pictures of this pistol?
niemi24s
27th May 2009, 13:21
Anybody think some zealous greenhorn BATF agent might be following this thread? :scared:
bigmike1969
27th May 2009, 17:28
Thanks, it finally came apart. I have no photos, but I'll post the markings and info from the left side, and maybe you all can help me identify it. It came from my uncle's estate where it sat in a safe for at least 40 years.
niemi24s
27th May 2009, 17:53
Thanks, it finally came apart.. . .It came from my uncle's estate where it sat in a safe for at least 40 years.Poor old thing could have been rusted up inside!

Glad it's now with somebody who'll give it some much-needed TLC.

Regards
bigmike1969
27th May 2009, 18:46
Actually, it looks so new that it may have only been fired a few times. Very clean, but D-R-Y. The slide stop came out finall, and after disassembly and inspection, it comes apart like a dream.