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Forum: Maintenance Issues

The proper forum to discuss anything related to the maintenance of your M1911 pistol. How to take care of it and the products you like.
Do not post your 1911 problems here, use the forum below.

  1.   Sticky Threads  

  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Lubrication instructions

    Started by John, 15th June 2007 07:26
    6 Pages
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    • Replies: 55
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    4th June 2009, 17:18 Go to last post
  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Care and Maintenance of the 1911 pistol (courtesy of 1911Tuner)

    Started by John, 24th March 2006 11:01
    5 Pages
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    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 53,147
    2nd June 2008, 03:34 Go to last post
  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Various M-1911 manuals

    Started by John, 15th March 2005 00:28
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 21,666
    10th August 2006, 12:17 Go to last post
  5. Sticky Thread Sticky: STI's "How the 1911 works" animation

    Started by John, 16th March 2005 10:44
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 11,798
    16th March 2005, 10:44 Go to last post
  6. Sticky Thread Sticky: The M-1911 Maintenance Manual

    Started by John, 24th March 2006 10:56
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 18,698
    24th March 2006, 10:56 Go to last post
  7.   Normal Threads  

  1. recoil buffer

    Started by redhart, 11th April 2008 15:55
    21 Pages
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    • Replies: 200
    • Views: 10,603
    9th June 2008, 02:06 Go to last post
  2. Synthetic Motor Oil for the 1911

    Started by Gammon, 31st December 2005 08:49
    18 Pages
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    • Replies: 177
    • Views: 25,875
    22nd March 2007, 11:24 Go to last post
  3. Lubricant ?

    Started by Moose63845, 20th July 2005 03:09
    16 Pages
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    • Replies: 155
    • Views: 18,426
    4th September 2006, 09:51 Go to last post
  4. No more Gun Butter for me

    Started by dogdollar, 27th April 2008 00:06
    11 Pages
    1 2 3 ... 11
    • Replies: 100
    • Views: 12,517
    6th July 2008, 14:30 Go to last post
  5. Gun Butter the best lube made

    Started by jcmios, 10th April 2005 15:25
    10 Pages
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    • Replies: 92
    • Views: 23,254
    6th September 2006, 12:11 Go to last post
  6. Vaseline shake n bake ?'s

    Started by Payne78, 20th March 2009 10:47
    10 Pages
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    • Replies: 92
    • Views: 12,616
    22nd April 2009, 02:34 Go to last post
  7. neat video of 1911 assembly - noob carrying a gift

    Started by rondawg, 12th December 2007 18:10
    8 Pages
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    • Replies: 71
    • Views: 8,238
    29th January 2008, 13:49 Go to last post
  8. Why Not a WD-40?

    Started by jok, 3rd December 2005 10:46
    8 Pages
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    • Replies: 70
    • Views: 7,739
    22nd February 2007, 13:17 Go to last post
  9. Do you have a gun lubricant preference?

    Started by jetcapt, 15th February 2010 22:50
    7 Pages
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    • Replies: 66
    • Views: 9,712
    31st August 2010, 16:20 Go to last post
  10. Question barrel fouling - cleaning suggestions?

    Started by twitch, 26th February 2005 14:17
    7 Pages
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    • Replies: 64
    • Views: 6,096
    15th October 2005, 09:25 Go to last post
  11. Oil or grease

    Started by Pro Street, 1st February 2014 09:05
    7 Pages
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    • Replies: 62
    • Views: 24,789
    22nd January 2016, 16:30 Go to last post
  12. Lead fouling

    Started by Dr. Dickie, 3rd June 2006 04:35
    7 Pages
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    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 6,201
    28th January 2007, 17:33 Go to last post
  13. Alternative to Hoppes?

    Started by BadaBing11, 11th December 2011 17:31
    6 Pages
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    • Replies: 57
    • Views: 9,378
    7th April 2012, 16:14 Go to last post
  14. Whats your preference on slide grooves, Oil or grease ?

    Started by RIA Shooter, 14th May 2010 15:11
    6 Pages
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    • Replies: 56
    • Views: 9,551
    14th October 2010, 12:21 Go to last post
  15. Guide Rod damage

    Started by KQL, 12th June 2011 12:00
    6 Pages
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    • Replies: 55
    • Views: 6,961
    5th July 2011, 18:47 Go to last post
  16. 1911 recoil spring question

    Started by Coon, 8th February 2010 16:05
    5 Pages
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    • Replies: 47
    • Views: 17,682
    19th April 2010, 10:20 Go to last post
  17. How often do I need to clean under my conditions?

    Started by grimloktt, 2nd December 2007 08:57
    5 Pages
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    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 3,448
    3rd February 2008, 12:26 Go to last post
  18. Question about recoil springs...

    Started by ourichie, 29th October 2011 17:45
    5 Pages
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    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 5,455
    23rd January 2012, 11:25 Go to last post
  19. How Many Rounds Can You Shoot Before Cleaning?

    Started by Adam T, 27th January 2006 12:46
    5 Pages
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    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 6,259
    4th July 2006, 20:07 Go to last post
  20. How many rounds do you shoot at one time without cleaning??

    Started by TheMystro, 12th March 2008 15:27
    5 Pages
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    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 4,033
    4th June 2008, 01:26 Go to last post

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