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15th June 2008, 17:35
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Slide stop issue...am I an idiot?
I just got a new GSR. I am not new to 1911s, I have a Springfield through which I have put many, many rounds (too high to count). So I disassembled to clean, and on reassembly, got to the near end of putting the slide stop back in. Cannot do it. I took the slide off and used a paring knife and depressed the spring, and only then would it go it, but even then the top of the slide stop went above where the frame would be. In other words, when I put the slide back on, and tried the same maneuver, the top of the slide stop would not 'align' with the hole. I have a $1,000 brick on my cabinet. Any suggestions?
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15th June 2008, 20:25
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Sounds like something was not put back together right. New GSR's are VERY tight and I have difficulty getting my slide stop past the plunger tube pin. A little oil on it helps.
How hard was it to remove the slide stop? Try it again and don't get frustrated. Which spring are you depressing? You don't have a magazine in the frame do you? If so, take it out. Good Luck and let us know what you find. |
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15th June 2008, 20:39
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Does your Springfield have a full length guide rod or the "normal" length guide rod? What about your GSR? I have a Sig Rev C# and it has the "normal" length guide rod and my Springfield is a full length guide rod. You reassemble them differently. Check your manual.
I apologize if you are aware of all this, but it is best to start with the basics. |
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16th June 2008, 04:26
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Neither the GSR nor the Springer have the FLGR. Removing the slide stop was pretty easy, but roger that on the tightness of the gun...very tight, and very dry. Yes, I have everything lined as it should...simply cannot get the slide stop in. I know it is in the barrel link because I cannot move the slide back more than a half inch or so when it is in. Argh! Also, in my attempts, I have some scratches, albeit minor. Unfortunately, like most of America I have to go back to work today, so I will fiddle with it again tonight. Good suggestions, all...please keep them coming.
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16th June 2008, 06:39
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O.K. We'll talk tonight. When you get the time to fool with it, try this:
Put the slide back on the frame WITHOUT the recoil spring, guide rod and barrel. Work on getting the slide stop into position without all the hardware in the way. I'll bet you plunger pin is the hold up. Good Luck, RMD |
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16th June 2008, 13:13
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It IS a tight fit, with a somewhat powerful (relatively speaking!) plunger tube spring accentuating the difficulty in reassembling. I carefully line things up, and use a thin brass blade to push in the plunger tube pin, and the slide stop will then "click in" its position with a little pressure.
Best, Jon |
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16th June 2008, 19:46
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Something I have noticed on some guns they have a more rounded off plunger pin, these are much easier to insert the slide stop. The ones with a more squared off pin are very difficult for me and usually require a small blade to get the slide stop past the pin.
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