Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec Disassembly/Assembly PART 3

[camarors26]

I was having trouble during re-assembly with the disassembly notch, but I got it now. Thanks!

[thelasthallow]

i was having problems re assembling my new 1911 and this video helped me out greatly! very nice thumbs up and favorited.

[51Dss]

Excellent 3 video series on disassembly/reassembly of the 1911 pistol! I favorited all three.

[TexasDistortion]

This was easily the most frustrating hour ever. superior firearm.... ill take the pussy way out and disassemble a Glock haha

[korn1536]

@TexasDistortion Haha. Also a great firearm.

[TexasDistortion]

man i love my 1911, but i do love the ease of a Glock,..

[mooreofstephen]

great videos. thank you

[MrMaxtower]

Nice video, so useful... i'm about to purchase the same identical gun, my first 1911, a S.A. Mil Spec made in Brazil by Imbel... i just need to switch the safety to an ambidextruos one 'cause i'm left handed.

Again,great videos man, thank you for the time you put in them

[Liljoejoe54]

Great video.

[elkhunter77101]

Really good my bad

[elkhunter77101]

Your risky good with that colt m1911 "45"

[uncletim13a]

Extremely helpful video! Thank you!

[grover75]

dude thank you. that part about us4:25 area about using something to push back was life saver. took me 2 hr to get that. was already planing to get ride of the 1911 now will do right way. pain in ass to put back together

[Dillinger128]

thanks you saved my neck with seating the goofy slide catch on my shiny new 1911.

[ThisIsNotPictureTube]

i kind of, uh, forgot exactly how to put a couple parts back in. thanks lol

[distoney]

Thanks for the response, your advice makes COMPLETE sense, and I will use it.

[distoney]

great vid

not real familiar with 1911 assembly-disassembly

I have a les baer, bought it along time ago & dont really use it that much, BUT

There is a rubber bushing between the recoil spring and guide rod, (it seems to be worn-and is tearing)

I noticed in your video, @ around minute 3:00 during assembly YOU do not use one.

I wouldnt think this rubber bushing, is soley for les-baer-1911

Do you have any knowledge of this?

and it's purpose?

I am assuming to ease the recoil

[korn1536]

@distoney hello, it sounds like a recoil buffer, or "shok-buff". Here's my opinion on them..they're excellent to use in a firearm you shoot at the range or plink around with because they do 2 things: reduce felt recoil, and some argue protect the frame from the slide ramming against it. On the other hand, if it's a carry gun there's 2 things to watch out for: they wear and break (like you mentioned that's happening to yours) which can cause a malfunction, and (I'll continue in another post)

[korn1536]

@distoney (continued from previous post) and they don't allow the gun to cycle all the way back, which can cause a case ejection malfunction. So my opinion is if it's a range gun that's not a carry gun, I would personally replace the buffer, keep it & check for wear regularly and clean after every shooting (they should be around $5-10 for a pack). If it's a carry gun I might consider getting rid of it, but if you did keep it, just thoroughly test it. Many people go without any problems with them

[RobertKaydoo]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[vachief]

..Good Vid.....thanks for the tips.

[popson45]

Thanks Brother ! Got My TRP Back in order.

[3231955]

Your a God Send, Outstanding Videos Thank you very much. I have a new ( 3 months old) Springfield Operator. I have yet to do a complete breakdown, only a field strip and cleaning.. How often should one be done? This is my first 1911 and first gun. I don't know the cleaning and oiling process for the full breakdown. I dont want to grease the wrong parts If you can help in any way I would greatly appreceiate it. Thank you again.

[RobertKaydoo]

This series is by far the best I have seen on disassembling/assembling a SA 1911 Mil-Spec. Thank you!!

[FM418]

Great video series! I have been shooting pistols for quite a while but I am new to the 1911. This video is clear and concise and I appreciate the time you took to make it and share it with us! Thank you Sir!

[ob1kdanny87]

great video, i have that same gun brand new and not broken in yet, i have a question, i recently took it apart to get familiar with the gun, when i lock the slide on the slide lock i wiggle the barrel around and it seems to slight jiggle around, is that normal by any chance? or did i do something wrong? thanks in advance for your help

[rob1upon1gsxr1000]

thanks for the video. now IM the man!!

[themuffinman217]

Yes, very nice videos, i just took apart mine and did a thorough cleaning, thank you for these helped alot

[QuiteNotRight]

Cool up close shots and very informative. I feel that I have a better understanding of the relationship of the parts. That's just what I was looking for. Thanks for taking the time to make this one.

[ShootingGPoint3]

You did a great job with the videos. Just bought my first 1911 and didnt have a clue on takedown and assembly. Greatly appreciate the time and effort you put into this.

Thanks,

G.

[bazengao]

is there a version of this gun with a longer barrel?? if yes how long is it?!!

[mpgcontractor]

Thanks,

I needed this.

Great work!!!!!

[BlackSabbath1204]

my slide got jammed and wont budge

[merc3535]

just got one of these.... love it... this helped...thanks

[HMSHarley]

@merc3535 

[ggaden]

i take mine apart once a year and can never remember how to get it back together. thanks.

[AcornATL]

"ggaden", you either dont shoot it, or dont clean it after you shoot then. not good either way.

[AJMJ7]

Thanks for the video. Really helpful!

[da0shizznit0]

great set of videos

[dezdave]

good video man

i have a sti custom 45

and the spring is so damn hard

when i try to push the cap on it kills my

fingers and i like how you make it look so simple

[Mrbeanutube]

Great Video, Thanks Bro!

[maa8447]

thanks for the great video. i just bought one of these and it being my first pistol, i was concerned about taking it apart for the first time. i just did it and had no problems. thanks again.

[BurnedChicken2]

Thanks for the video, I have watched it about 5 times...Easy to follow and watch

[SplitHairz]

Thanks this is a great resource.

[KillerJello912]

it was the mainspring housing pin retainer, did i damage my gun by forgetting to put it back on the first time?

[korn1536]

No, from what you describe, I gather it should be just fine. If it's just the retaining pin I'm thinking it is, it just holds the spring from flying out when removing the mainspring housing. If you popped the pin back in, it should be just fine. Happy shooting.

[KillerJello912]

great vid, i just got a mil-spec yesterday, and i did everything you did, but i ended up with a little black mushroom looking pin piece that didnt have a place. i havent fired it yet, but everything seems to work. i dont know if it was from the gun or if it just magically appeared with the other parts.

[SuppressiveFire77]

Thank You! You saved my 1911! LOL!

[anarchialdrake09]

what is the difference between the mil-spec and gi models? are there even any? i have a gi and other than the slot in the grips, there was no difference at all.

[korn1536]

I think there a just a few: High profile 3-dot grips, higher hand grip, beveled magazine well, polished feed ramp/throated barrel, lowered and flared ejection port, angled slide serrations, loaded chamber indicator, and arched mainspring housing. They are essentially the same gun (same frame and similar slide).

[szinyovszky]

hello can i have a question? well i don't know about guns but i'm interested in guns. i'm too young and it's so hard to get firearms in my county. but i love the M1911A1 models. so the parts of the colt government, springfield armory, remington rand are compatible? please answer

thanks

[korn1536]

Most of the parts of a 1911-A1 model are compatible with other A1's. Some certain model parts will not fit on other certain models. A series 70 and series 80 differ in that one has a firing pin block. For the most part though, I have been able to grab Colt parts and fit them right in a Springfield or a Llama for example. It's just a matter of testing parts out.

[szinyovszky]

thank you for your answer :D

[ArmorSgt]

Thanks for the video. I purchased a Rock Island 1911 about an hour ago, and needed a good visual aid to perform operator's maintenance on it. Great job and thanks again!!

[TheHiddenPart]

Informative and useful video. too bad for the "idiot scratch" on the frame. i'd suggest people paying attention in that particolar step to avoid ruining your 1911.

[korn1536]

I'm not sure what idiot scratch you're referring to. Last time I looked at my gun I didn't remember seeing any scratches on the frame.

[Southern661]

Why don't you recommend a Full length guide rod for self defence?

[korn1536]

Personal preference. FLGR started as marketing gimmicks. The spring is completely housed without them, and therefore cannot bind. FLGRs add another component that, though improbable, is possible to cause malfunction e.g. if bent, could cause slide to not cycle properly. Also, adding the FLGR gets rid of the gun's "single hand cycle" capability. In its original state, you can press the recoil spring plug against a surface to cycle the gun w/ one hand (if the other is injured).

[HMSHarley]

Good video. Very well done. Now I can fulluy take down my Springfield 1911 A1 GI 45. Piece of cake now. Thanks for the heads up and the detailed takedown. You are the man. I so appreciate the time you took to do this video. Thanks again. Sincerelely, Richard Ormsby hmsharley@yahoo.com

[djfung]

what's bad about full length guide rod in carry gun? i live in canada so no carrying is allowed so i dont understand why full length is bad.

[korn1536]

Well, I don't think there's anything bad, it's just that FLGRs are a marketing ploy and really don't help much except to put weight at the muzzle (which does help quicken follow-up shots by putting your sights back on faster). The main reason I wouldn't carry with one is that they prohibit 1-hand clearing of the gun by pressing the edge of the gun (where the recoil spring cap is) against a hard surface to eject an old round and load a new one. For the range, I'd use one, definitely.

[iamcondescending]

when i get my first gun it's gunna be a 1911 im gunna make sure its as close to the origional design as possible (i think full length guide rods look stupid and seeing as they don't improve accuracy at all unnecessary cuz if you look at the origional design the spring is caught between the barrel and the dust cover where the rod dosnt support it so theres no room for play)

[texxasstarr]

Thank you Sir for posting these videos I have a Rock Island Armory 1911 and I would not have been able to reassemble it with out your video once again thank you!

[jonsolo1038]

Thank you very much. I bought a mil spec about six months ago and I've been wanting to clean it but I just didn't know how. I watched your videos and they were very helpful.

[82abnoff]

I do know about a 1911.  Tell me something new.

[elijahri]

Thank u 4 the time u took to make the videos Ive had my 1911 4... 3 years now and its about time 4 a good cleaning didnt know how to take it apart b 4..only the slide off.. so u are a big help....OOO and yeah NICE GUN Man... mines chrome I like the shinny look a lil better. cheers

[cucampbell]

Great videos man, thank you

[iraqvetrecon]

Awesome vid, I also have a Mil-spec and just completed disassembly using your video. The part of this vid that helped me the most was making sure that the hammer clicks when reassembling.

Thanks

[phatcraig08]

great videos man excellent job!!

[purplekidicarus]

screwdriver to compress the plunger spring that helped alot nice tip

[deeznutzismine]

thank you very much sir. your video allowed this new novice enthusiast to learn how to clean and strip my gun properly. thanks to the information contained i will now be able to enjoy my new colt 1991a1 series 80 for years to come!

[korn1536]

Series 80 are awesome. Nothing unneccesary, just what a firerarm should be.

Thank you.

[drewhenderson13]

Why do you recomend not useing a full length goide rod for a defense gun?

[korn1536]

It's a professional opinion (& a personal opinion for me), that full length guide rods are simply a marketing ploy. Though rare, it is possible for the gun to funtion poorer (from a self-defensive standpoint). An added plus for a standard guide rod is that you can cycle the gun one handed by simply pressing the front of the gun against a hard surface such as a table or wall corner...ideal for a one handed load or to clear a jam. Your other hand may be injured or fighting off an attacker.

[drewhenderson13]

I was just asking because most people i know wouldnt recomend them on either a defensive gun or any other 1911. I was just wondering why you thought they were ok for one and not the other.

As for my own opinion of full length guide rods. I think their only good for a counterbalance to make the muzzzle heavier and reduce muzzle rise.

[korn1536]

Exactly. That's about all they're good for if you ask me.

[MADDOG8519]

Thanks some much man i have been into guns since i was 11 and being in CA I'm the only person i know that can even field strip a gun let alone disassemble one. Great Video!

P.S. How are you not a Gun Smith?

[korn1536]

You're the only person in CA that I know that OWNS a gun (legally I mean). They're strict there man, aren't they. If I was a gunsmith, I'd probably invent handguns like the 80mm and they'd have missile launchers attached, with a a laser-targeting system that runs off satellites. It's probably good that I'm not one!

Thanks

[MADDOG8519]

Yeah man you have no idea how hard it is to be a gun owner in CA the laws change every ten minutes and the cops are insane. Also people in CA are terrified of guns i mean they physically shake around them these people being my fruity friend not someone im holding at gun point. :) I own three hand guns and most likely payed 3 times what anyone in a normal sate would have paid. Thanks again for all your videos.

[kiddy2686]

By the way your pistol is EXACTLY the same model and make as mine is, the only difference is that my 1911A1 has a stainless finish. In my opinion, the 1911A1 is the best handgun ever made!

[chawktawdude1]

yes it is and these crazy guys trying to compare a norinco to the best are brain dead.

[kiddy2686]

I favorited all 3 of ur vids pertaining to the 1911A1. I own one and I needed to learn how to fully disassemble and reassemble mine. Thanks! Umm one ???... When it is COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLED, what parts do I oil and how much oil should I use? I live in South texas where it's VERY hot/humid and I use something called "Gun Grease" made by 'HOPPE'S 9'. Please advise. Thank you...

[calibiker]

Very well done. Clear and concise instructions, clear video.

[xxxirving90xxx]

Well thank you this video helped me alot and good job man!!!!!!

[JayHip]

Very well done. Thank you for taping and sharing this video!

[out355]

Thanks for posting this. I'm planning to pick up my first 1911 soon, and I always like to be very familiar with the workings of a gun before I buy it, and before I shoot it.

Your video is very well done :)

[cncs888]

Thanks for the three (3) clear step by step video instructions on the Disassembly and Re-assembly of the 1911 A1 Pistol Model. It helps a lot to people to undestand whats inside a gun and how it works. GREAT VIDEO..

[Yatedog66]

Thanks korn1536 your vids just helped my clean my Ithaca 1911 for the first time. I found that to get the bushing back in place you had to have it to the left to twist it back

[eriatarka1983]

I have a Para Ordnance 1911 and a Springfield custom shop 1911. Would I use the same procedure for those guns? Also, the custom shop gun has an ambi safety. . do you know how to remove that?

[korn1536]

All 1911s use the same basic strip down. If they didn't, then they wouldn't be a true 1911. The main differences, however, are sometimes the guide rod. Para, for example, uses a full length guide rod (FLGR), or a 2 piece guide rod. Some need a hex tool or a pin to insert into a hole to remove the guide rod. A lot of FLGRs you can simply rack the slide back to align the slide with the barrel lock/slide stop pin, take then pin out, remove the slide THEN remove the guide rod and spring.

[korn1536]

Take off the grip then wiggle the right side out. You may have to gently pry a little. The right side fits in the left with a tongue & groove. Sometimes they are tight at first. I've heard of people putting a credit card or floss underneith to help pull out without scratching. With the right side out, you take out the left side just as you would normally. There are also kinds with pins. You take the LEFT side out, raise the right side, and remove the pin, but you probably don't have that kind.

[goldsmith1955]

All 3 videos, very nicely done. I recently purchased a Kimber Custom target II, my first 1911 style handgun. I have several revolvers and a Glock 19, so your video was extremely informative, Thanks very much

[godzilla7382]

i dont have a 1911 yet but this video greatly infuluenced me to go get one along with all the other videos out this this has to be the best one yet! thanks for the effort and the detail you put into it! again great video

[korn1536]

Thanks. I think every gun enthusiast should own atleast 1 1911 at some time. Newer polymers are wonderful, but a good 1911 will always be cherrished. It's a difference like having a 2008 Hybrid compared to a '69 Chevy. One is advanced and one is old, but only the old one gets into car shows.

[ksalmi72]

great video man, i had my mil-spec stripped down, all the parts cleaned, and put back together in no time. i am no longer "afraid" of doing it wrong and Fu*king something up.

[golgoth325]

Videos très explicative, bravo !

Je viens d'acheter un Springfield et votre methode m'a été utile.

Thanks !

[korn1536]

Merci beaucoup pour le compliment. J'espère que vous appréciez votre Springfield. Amuser la fusillade il !

[CLee0507]

Great video series. I just bought a Milspec and was weary of tearing it down, but your walkthrough really explains it great. Thank you very much.

[southsidejonny327]

korn, this was a GREAT video series. I'm about to pick one of these up for myself, and this gave me a great idea of how the gun is put together. I think I speak for the lot of us that this was one of the(if not THE) best disassembly/assembly walkthroughs I've ever seen. Thanks again, and happy shooting!

[korn1536]

Well thank you very much for your kind words. I wanted people who tore their 1911 apart who were like "great, what have I gone and done now!" to have somewhere to start. Once they do it once or twice it's very simple. Anyway, thanks.

[gooztala]

Thanks for dong this, very helpful, one of the better ones I've seen!

[kbrantley1979]

Pretty good video.

[timjim58]

Very cool. My brother has a springfield armory 1911, and I can't wait to show him your videos. I'm looking into getting one for myself also. I really enjoyed watching this vids, thanks! - can't wait for the cleaning video too.

[korn1536]

Yeah, this particular springfield caught my eye because it's pretty close to the original design. No bells and whistles...it runs like a Sherman tank without all that crazy unnecessary stuff on it. A lot of the custom guns I see are built on this same frame, so it must be decent. Hope you get yours soon!

[deadi51]

Great videos. I have never seen one completely taken down that far. Thanks.

[whiskeysodomizer]

is this a standard cleaning or something that is done after so many rounds have been fired?

[korn1536]

No, it's not what I would call a "standard" cleaning. You should do at least a "field strip" every day or so, in my opinion, which is basically just taking off the recoil spring, slide, and barrel. I do a "full cleaning" after every several hundred rounds just so no build up gets out of hand. I'm going to do a cleaning video soon because some people have asked me to.

[xander422004]

I was a little confused at first because you kept saying "in correctly" and I thought that you were saying it was "incorrectly" and I couldn't figure out what was incorrect, and why you weren't fixing it. But then I went: "oh... I see... I am so dumb!"

Great videos! I really appreciate the information.

I agree with the last guy too. A video about how to lubricate the parts would be awesome.

Thanks again.

[korn1536]

Actually, you're the second person to say that. I have a "good ol' Ohio Valley accent" as I'm told, and some people can't understand me. To everyone else to reads this: I am saying "in...correctly". Thanks!

[jessejarrar]

haha, I was thinking that same thing!!!

I'm still debating whether or not to get the milspec or save a bit longer and get the loaded version.

Can't wait to get my first handgun!

Anyways, this is very informative and carefully done.

5 stars + favorited!

[korn1536]

The loaded is definately better if you can afford it, or don't want to do the added options yourself. Most options on the loaded you can do to the milspec later on (trigger,beavertail,etc). The milspec doesn't have a 1913 picatinny rail to mount a light, but there are always laser grips.

[deeznutzismine]

hell - i'm from ohio and it was really easy to understand you! haha i kept wondering why you were explaining in the pop ups what you said.. 'broke in' instead of 'broken'

[korn1536]

Ha. It's because people kept making fun of me. They though I was saying things like "incorrectly" instead of "in corretly".

[sheckel2]

Great videos. I just picked up my new S.A. 1911 Mil-spec and had a bit of trouble with reassembly until I viewed your videos.

If you get the time please produce a video that shows how to clean and lubricate the parts before reassembly.

Thanks.

[korn1536]

I'll do that one of these days

[104jones]

Nice video, very easy to understand. I've always been kinda intimidated about completely breaking down my 45 for a tuneup but after watching this it doesn't seem that bad. Amazing that this gun has been around for almost 100 years now and it's still just as popular as ever!

[watmonki]

well that was easy to understand. You're very good at explaining such things. If you're looking for something critical from someone I dont think u will get it. I'll offer a critique for your pleasure, editing & refilming to remove xtra verbal clatter or to stress instructions is all that can be improved. Then again I honestly feel this to be an invalid critique, everything is just short of perfect. thank you for helping others= =)

[Alsea35mgr]

Good Vids full of Helpful, clear & concise info. I just watched all 3 & signed up just to comment.

I liked the Tricks of using the Gun's parst as alignment & punches. I had just recently started disassembly of my Mil-spec springer and stopped short of the hammer, sear & trigger. Watching your vids allowed me to do a complete job. Thank you for your effort.

[BigOdea]

Thanks so much for the Post! I had just picked up a Kimber TLE/RL, My First 1911! After 2hrs I was definitely "One of you who took their gun apart and couldn't get it back together again" I had every thing good to go with the exception of the slide pin, and after spending $1K , needless to say-Buyers remorse. Who knew all I needed was flat head screw driver? You did! Thanks again! As a Chef and educator, I also commend you on clear, concise and relaxed method of presentation~ perfect.

--Cheers

[SgtGarand]

I have a Rock Island 1911 coming soon. Its my first pistol as well. I have always loved 1911s. I knew most of the steps to take it apart already(from reading online) but was nervous about having to remove the sear and disconnecter. I never knew those two were removed and added so easily.

Thanks for the detailed strip and reassembly!

[korn1536]

Yeah, once you do it once, its pretty easy. I've always liked Rock Island too...they are well built in my opinion.

[cmoremotion]

very good videos!! I could learn a lot of stuff with them. Before i didn't dare to completly disassemble my 1911 and now there is nothing to be scare of. thanks for the info.

[davecmoc]

Thanks alot.... I just shot my S.A. 1911 for the first time tonight, disassambled it, cleaned it and got stuck trying to reassemble it. After I watched the video I was able to get it right!

[twlunn]

Well done, thanks for the effort.

I now plan to do a more thorough cleaning of the 1911...

[NitroRat]

Excellent video! You can tell you've done this a few times, but your explanations were thorough and detailed enough so a novice should be able to follow it easily. All three videos took less than 20 minutes to go from a fully functioning firearm, to a pile-of-parts, to a 100% gun again. If you weren't shooting a video, what's your best time? Looks like you could do it in the dark.

[korn1536]

To answer NitroRat: I think I can do it in like just under 8 minutes or so, but the point is to do it well. These guys who post tear downs like to "show off" how fast they can do it, but nobody learns anything, and that's with any gun.

[buzzclark]

Absolutely GREAT - ALL 3 videos very helpful and detailed. I paid for the 1911 video from the American Gunsmithing Institute and his explanation was pathetic. I paid good money too. You have done an excellent job. Clear, concise, and complete. THANK YOU. JAMES.

[korn1536]

Thank you very much for the comments. I wanted to make the videos more detailed but I had time constraints. Thanks again for the comments...I wish more people left them, either good or bad.

[franslat]

Great Video Thanks for the help.  Frank Columbus Ohio

[korn1536]

This video will show the reassembly of the slide, and then the slide-to-frame assembly. Sorry for the shaking, sometimes dark video.