Gunsmithing Tip: Model 1911 Maintenance - NSSF Shooting Sportscast

A little TLC today will ensure that your favorite .45 ACP will work flawlessly the next time you shoot it. Veteran gunsmith Mitch Schultz notes that many Model 1911s that come into his shop for "repair" really just need a good cleaning and proper lubrication. To get the job done right, watch Mitch show you how to field strip, clean and lubricate your favorite 1911 the right way. (NSSF Video)

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[fluffydub]

@hairlesscatlover I feel he's saying it more like it's just common sense.

[hairlesscatlover]

@rammsteinlover1337 Good for you. You're saying that like it's an incredible accomplishment.

[drrugee]

@rammsteinlover1337 cool...



[AMT4245]

geez that was a dirty gun

[rammsteinlover1337]

if u own a colt 1911 or anyother gun and dont know how to field strip it u dont deserve to own a gun

i know how to field strip a colt and i am 15 years old

[toobadsosad83]

LOL What tips? That's how you disassemble the 1911! LOL I didn't see one "tip" in the whole friggin video!

Too much oil is bad because any unburnt powder will stick to the wet oil and eventually form a gunky mess that can jam up/hinder the operation of the internals.

[sj81252]

good video, great tips for a novice like myself.

[Hunted2009]

@ghostinthemailbox you have to remember the tolerances the weapons function under, similar to putting too much oil in your car. It's difficult for the weapon or engine to exert enough force with all that crap in the way. Also oil attracts dirt and dust which turns to gunk which further slows your guns action by messing up it's tolerance.

[Ghostinthemailbox]

I got a stupid question, you said too much oil is bad. Other than a lot of smoke when you fire, what harm is a little extra oil?

Nice youtube channel by the way...

[drfager01]

wow! he makes this look complicated.