How to take down the 1911 pistol for service, inspection, cleaning & lubrication ~ Now in HD!
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Gunblue490 is fondly and intimately familiar with the 1911 which served him unfailingly throughout his military service stateside and in Vietnam. In his opinion, no finer combat pistol has ever been devised. Watch as he shows you how to easily and efficiently field strip your Model 1911 pistol for cleaning, in the manner he was taught, as it was to all US fighters who have carried this enduring John Browning icon into battle around the world for over 100 years. Don't even think about touching your new 1911 until you watch this video!
This guy is clear, concise,no bullshit and very entertaining: sort of like the way adults use to communicate when I was a kid!
I agree except for the concise part.
You remember that? It's been so long since we have just had normal conversations.
It's all about what's swinging between ur legs, or not, color of your skin, or do u back red or blue.
Totally agree!
I hate to be redundant regarding comments by previous viewers. But I also like the way you present your videos in a clear, concise yet thorough manner. Old school is still cool. Thank you sir.
I enjoy your redundancy.
You are a true teacher. I have been looking into purchasing a 1911 and of all videos I have watched about disassembling and reassembling this pistol yours' is the very best I have come across. Superb.
I’m new to the 1911 platform so watched a few videos on the cleaning process. Yours is much better than the rest. Both the videography and the step-by-step explanations were very clear. Thanks.
Hands down the best 1911 video I have seen.. clear concise easy to understand. Learned several things in this short video. Thank you for your service to our country and for this excellent video. Happy new year 🎉
This is the clearest most detailed video I have seen on taking down a 1911. It is really that easy. All of the finer points are clearly covered. Thank you.
i want to thank you for this video. before i found your video i watched 4 videos and none were as precised as your was. i had been trying to put my 1911 ack together for about a good 30 mins after watching yours it took me 5 mins. thank you
This is the best 1911 strip down video I've ever seen... You sir are great at explaining everything and making it easy to learn. Thank you
Agree
The best one I've seen yet. All of the most important information when it comes to maintain your weapon.
Ty for actually SHOWING the gun while u do it. Just went thru a few tuts that felt it necessary to showbthemselves more than the gun.
Your videos are great! I have been immensely enjoying them. You certainly have a great wealth of firearms knowledge and expertise.
Out of all the videos I have seen for the 1911 this is the best.
Thank you for all of your common sense public service videos. This is another great one. Love the part where you say if you need tools/force, you're doing something wrong.
Im a new gun owner as of last week Owner of a Kimber CUSTOM LW, NIGHTSTAR as my 1st gun WoW made me want to invest all knowledge into my 1911 and thank you for this amazing break down in every detail and cleaning best Vid on youtube and trust me i went threw them all
Took me a little while to get mine back together again. Your step by step was really helpful, thanks...
thank you for such an easy to follow video........the way you describe each movement is greatly appreciated
@GunBlue490 Mr. Blue: I've been a subscriber and big fan for several years, but I wanted to say this is the best explanation of the 1911 field strip I've ever seen. Yesterday I bought my first 1911, and just took it down per your instructions! I'm looking forward to using your method for many years to come!
Thank you for all your videos!
Damnit i wish I knew about the thumb trick years ago. I scratched my bluing and every time I see it I go crazy. Thank you for the excellent and detailed video of the break down.
Great video, I learned the correct way, finally, to field strip my 1911 Colt model 70. Thank you sir!!
Thank You again Caption for another fine video. Like they say if I had a nickel for ever time I've cleaned a 1911. Hope every 1911 owner has a chance to learn from you. Very simple and straight forward, Classic 45 stuff.
Great video! Now I know how to clean the extractor and FP! I really enjoy shooting my Ruger SR1911 great pistol!
Please do a video on detail stripping the 1911. I REALLY enjoy your vids! Thanks!
Good video! This guy knows what he's talking about!
Just now seeing this many years later. Excellent video!
Extractor channel is reasonably clean
Incredible lesson. Thanks so much for putting this out, what a master gunsmith He makes everything look so easy and simple.
Great and very thorough presentation.
A 22 cal bore brush will fit perfectly into the extractor and firing pin holes. I learned this from a Bill Wilson video he did on cleaning a 1911.
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THANK YOU SIR. I used your video to clean my new DESERT EAGLE 1911g.
You're quite welcome, Sir. Enjoy your new Desert Eagle!
Thank you, You are a great source of info ! God bless you and yours....
Learned a couple of tips, thanks. 👍
Thanks for your always refined approach to firearms and the related. Keep them coming and stay safe.
Excellent video. Thank you.
Well done. I would appreciate a frame detail strip vid mostly because I like to see how these guns work. Thanks
On the subject of recoil springs. I've seen other videos of 'experts' saying recoil springs on 5" 1911 should be changed after 1500-2000 rounds. Commander size - change every 500 rounds. I would like your opinion. Love your channel, Thanks!
Spring flex tension has nothing to do with the number of rounds. If the magazine is still feeding, it's still good. Before advanced heat treatments, some springs were not properly hardened and could take a set. That's generally not true these days.
Thanks so much for the wonderful demonstration !! :-)
Great instructional video. Thank you sir, and God bless
1911s are beautiful
Great Video!
Another great -and needed - video....Thanks for doing it..
Welcome home soldier.
My firing pin is stuck to the spring. Is there any way to separate them without damaging the spring?
I live in the crazy state of California which does not allow the sale of minerial spirates is there an other solution I can use to clean my 1911?
Would the procedure be the same for a full length guide rod sir ? Disassemble and to reassemble I mean .thank you gun blue. I am new to the platform.
Outstanding thank you!
My magazine is stuck and I can’t remove the slide any ideas ?
Great and informative video, I just was gifted by my uncle with a Colt NATIONAL MATCH GOLD CUP ENHANCED MV IV/SERIES 80 used in VG condition. My question is, can I fire (Hornady 45 auto +P 230 gr TAP FPD) ammo with this gun without issue? Thank you in advance and God Bless..
I see no reason why not. However, I would give Colt a call and simply ask them. The Gold Cup is simply a hand tuned 1911 with special target sights and finish.
@@GunBlue490 I really appreciate your response, thanks and God Bless…
Great video thanks
Love your videos. I have never seen mineral spirits used as a gun solvent. You should do a video on using mineral spirits to clean your firearms vs. other standard gun cleaners.
Doublecanister4thUSArty
I have! Watch some of my more recent videos. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for this vid .. helped greatly . Thumbs up
Thank you Mr Browning and Thank you Mr Gunblue490. Happy New Year 2017.
Hi, I was wondering if you would consider doing a presentation on what's going on when a 1911 starts "doubling". That is, firing two or more rounds with a single pull of the trigger. Causes and remedies to this extremely unsafe malfunction.
I'm not sure its rarity warrants a video, but I'll answer your possible problem. Real doubling is when two or more rounds fire in full automatic mechanically from any semiautomatic firearm. That is caused by failure or the sear to capture the cocking notch after the previous round(s) fired, which is caused by a weak sear return spring. Replace the three leaf spring. Two other types of repeat fire can be caused by low trigger weight or weak hand hold that creates "bump fire". I know lots of custom shops furnish low trigger weight, but a safe and reliable 1911 should have a minimum of 3.5 to 4 pound trigger pull. Less than that can cause a trigger to bump off the finger and repeat fire. Like all semi automatic firearms, a defective sear can result in full automatic fire, which is extremely dangerous, not to mention very illegal. A full auto 1911 is a monster that will empty a full magazine in blinding speed, completely out of control. Understand that custom shops use trimmed 3 leaf springs to "tune" 1911s, and such springs are incredibly dangerous, because they don't have sufficient pressure to maintain sear contact and proper trigger return force which leads to bump firing. Put a standard 3 leaf spring in, which should fix the problem. If that fails, replace your hammer, sear, and disconnect.
@@GunBlue490 Thanks so much for the reply! Since the doubling occurred in a bone-stock Kimber (one of those companies that brush you off if you don't do a silly 500-round "break-in" first), and two other shooters tried the gun with the same sporadically occurring results, I'm going to assume it's either the spring or hammer/sear/disconnect assembly. The trigger pull weighs in at 5-1/2 to 6 pounds, so it definitely isn't an overly light trigger. I've shot a variety of different brand 1911's over the years, but this is the first one that has ever given me any cause for concern. Thanks again for taking the time to reply!
Best explanation I've seen. Thank you
You're most welcome.
Nice video thanks 🙏
I have enjoyed your channel for a while now and find myself returning when I want a no nonsense answer to my questions. Today I would like your input on the 1911 pistols with a 3 inch barrel, if you don't mind. Do you know if there is a reliable one to be had? If more than one, which one is the best value? I would like a pistol that one day may be used for concealed carry and I am aware of the shortcomings of the 1911 for carry. Your input would be appreciated. Thank you, Charlie
tony blayn
Thank you for your comments and confidence in me. However, I have only had experience with standard length an shorter "Commander" size 1911 pistols, but not with any of the 3 inch barrel. In my personal view, the 45 ACP becomes increasingly more challenging to shoot well with every ounce and shortening of barrel, even with the lightweight standard frames. The cartridge performance also drops significantly with severely shortened barrels. My personal preference is to scale cartridge appropriate to pistol size in traditional terms for those two reasons. I would not personally use a grossly foreshortened 45; but would consider a good 9mm, which will be easily managed and has good ballistics with 3 inch barrels.
Very nice
Great video,and Happy New Year!!!
Thank you.
great video on1911 takedown. well presented and crystal clear. Eamonn (Ireland)
You are a well thought out kinda guy.
Good stuff
Very good information as usual. Thanks!
Wow. I have been putting the recoil springs in backwards for years. Oops. Correcting them now.
Great video
Excellent👍
Would you recommending buying a ruger 1911 for a first 1911 ?
Danny Di
They are excellent. FYI, I am celebrating the birth of Our Savior today. This is Christmas, and I will return to the peace of the day that people share around the world. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
In your professional opinion do you use a bore brush only in one direction or back and forth when cleaning? Thanks.
The direction is of no significance. The important issue is to always allow the bristles to exit each end so they don't bind and bend them, ruining your brush. It has nothing to do with your barrel, which is immeasurably more durable than any brush.
@@GunBlue490 thanks that's the way I've always done. Have seen several vids that show only one way removing the brush and repeating which seemed a waste. Great vid on the 1911. I have the same one and it was tricky first few times of cleaning.
Why do you put the safety on when disassembling the 1911?
Python56
Because it is the correct way, as taught by the US military, which has more practical experience than anyone combined. It holds the slide fast while the spring cap is depressed, and it stabilizes the bushing, which makes life easier.
Does the Ruger come with a titanium firing pin & heavier fp spring or are they aftermarket?
That was a Ruger design, and original from the factory.
Thank you for your service to our country. God bless you!
I have watched several 1911 "take-down" videos and I must say yours is head and shoulders above the rest. Well done sir!
Totally agree. Learned this way in the USMC and wanted to refresh myself so that I can avoid unnecessary damage to my personal firearm while conducting basic cleaning and maintenance.
I too learned disassemble and reassemble while in the USMC.
Totally agree. I've watched several including Hickok's -- who is great -- and this is by far the best.
This man is the best I have ever seen. He should produce gun and DVD's and books. I would buy them.
I noticed he has a great voice for it.
Bloke he better than u say best in biz. Cmp 1911 what's ur thoughts 🤔 😕 😔 😌 😏 bucko
I own several 1911 pistols and have lots of experience taking them apart and putting them back together. With that said, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video! You answered many questions about the gun that I was always curious about. Thank you for such a wonderful video and sharing your experiences and knowledge about the 1911! And I also sincerely appreciate your service to our country!
Absolutely excellent ... the best 1911 cleaning video I've ever seen. It seems most everybody else is doing it wrong.... thank you so much! I learned a lot.
Haven't field stripped a 1911 in over fifty years. This video brought back some old memories. Thanks for the calm voice and not rushing through the procedure. Some of us old vets are just that. OLD. My next 1911 won't be a government issue but coming from Springfield in about two months. Slow process to acquire a new weapon but hoping for a merry Christmas to me! To all my veteran brothers and sisters from Vietnam......WELCOME HOME!!
I say this to every veteran of Nam, "welcome home, and thank you for your service". I was just 12 when that war ended but the crap you guys lived thru should have given you great honor but the people were so vehemently apposed to the war they took out their frustration on our vets who sacrificed everything. I had a neighbor who was only a few years older than me take his own life from the horror he saw over there. All I can say is I'm proud of every soldier who keeps us "free and safe". War is war. We fight for other people's freedoms as well. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Finally. A 1911 take down and assembly video that clearly shows how each step is performed. Thank you sir.
Great instructional video. Much appreciated by a Vietnam veteran brother.
Welcome home.
This has been the most helpful and detailed disassembly and assembly video I've seen so far on the 1911. Thanks.
Thank You very much. I’d been struggling with reassembly for several hours and I had watched a couple of video’s-none helped until I found your superb instruction. Then it all assembled quickly.. Thank you very much!
Gunblue: I appreciate your knowledge and expertise on all aspects of firearms. You really cut thru the BS and get down to the meat. You really respect your firearms and are very detailed on how not to rough house the firearm. Always quality time when spent with you.
Really great video. As a 1911 lover myself, I appreciate it.👍
Some imported guns, such those made by Armscor (Armscor/RIA/Charles Daly/Citadel) pass the "drop-safe" test for imports by using an "extra strength" firing pin spring. These springs make the replacement of the firing pin very difficult and dangerous (and easy to launch your firing pin and spring into the cosmos, never to return to earth). If you have an imported 1911 and it is a "series 70" you can be pretty sure that's what it has.
Ruger has taken the MUCH better option of using a titanium firing pin and a standard strength spring. The titanium pin costs about $12 more than an extra strength spring. Good on Ruger!
If your gun has the extra strength spring, I recommend replacing it with a standard spring and a titanium firing pin. The total parts cost will be about $20 and the gun is still "drop safe".
I recommend it for 2 other reasons:
1.Crud build up in the firing pin "tunnel", which happens over time, + an extra strength firing pin spring = "light primer strikes".
2. Replace the firing pin spring and install a titanium firing pin and you can in stall a "reduced power" mainspring from Wilson Combat. This will make slide operation easier and reduce you trigger pull weight.
Another tip: When replacing the firing pin and spring, hole the slide horizontally, not vertically. Position and empty cardboard box to the side. If you slip and the spring and firing pin launch, it won't be pointed toward your face and the box should catch the parts. Replacing the firing pin with a standard strength spring is really not difficult, though
IMHO, this is THE instructional video on stripping the 1911. I am NOT "handy" and this made it easy for me to understand the correct way for this procedure. Thanks a million! Since it's un-American to not own a 1911, this video is essential! lol...
1911/2011. Great stuff
Been a while since I did this, and had only done it a few times before- So I decided to clean yesterday evening. Watched a few other videos (Other channels) and couldn't get the gun reassembled. Came across your video, and woolah- it worked like a charm (Took me only a few tries). Thank you very much for breaking this down step by step. You made something that was frustrating an easy task.
Thank you so mush, sir first for your service, and for the great video on the 1911. I received a Kimber
1911 for Christmas and needed to know how to operate and clean it before I shot it. This was a great,
helpful video. Merry Christmas to you.
Ken.
Awesome presentation! This is the best instructional video I've seen on deassembly and reassembly, in the proper maintanance of your 1911.Thank you sir.
you sir are awesome. im hooked on your videos!
Thank you so much for your wildly helpful 1911 videos. Just picked up my first 1911 tonight, coincidentally an SR1911. It's not my first handgun (I'm mostly a CZ guy and have gotten to the point where tearing them down to polish and tweak them is more or less routine) but still, the 1911 way of things is new to me. Brought the gun home, clicked on your videos and stripped her down to all her bits and pieces to see how she runs and to polish the trigger bar. Your videos made that possible and painless. Much appreciated! Now I can't wait to get her out in the morning for some pre work range therapy. 👍
GunBlue490 - Thank you for the most comprehensive explanation on the features of the 1911 that I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. God bless.
This Gentleman is textbook and hands on experience combined. Have prevented scars and marring on my Ruger "Night Watchman" Commander 1911. Stay healthy GunBlue490 and keep shareing your knowledge on proper firearm care and maintenance..
Without a doubt, THE BEST guide to breaking down a 1911. I watch you everytime I clean my new S&W 1911 Performance Center Commander model. Each time, it get easier for me....God Bless you for doing this amazing video!
First off, thank you sir for your service in the military. This is a great instructional video and description of the 1911. Appreciate the information. I have many years experience as well with this fine fighting pistol although note from the military. And the procedure you use for basic field stripping has been the way I've been doing it for years. Currently have a Springfield mil spec .45 in layaway and can't wait to grab it home. Thank you again sir.
Thank you!
Your take down video is superior to any other instruction that I've seen. Nicely done and I will be following your method. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing this video. Excellent presentation. Good, clear video, and discriptions. 😊
I recently bought a 1917 model 1911. The holding pin at the base of the handle stays securley in place when cocked or half cock but is loose when not cocked. I keep the weapon cocked or half cocked when in use or in the safe. Should I get a new pin that fits snuggly or is this weapon supposed stay cocked or half cocked? Thanks
I freaken love this guy! even when he cracks a joke he keeps it classy! lol
One year later and I still love this video . You do a wonderful job . Thanks
Thanks, gunblue490, for a very instructive video. God bless you and your family.
I've spent quite a while looking around for descent instructions. In this day in age you'd think it would be easy - it's not. But I've finally found them, right here! Thank you so much for this video. I can't wait to see what other great gems you have on this channel.
Excellent video! I have been viewing some of your other videos and appreciate your common sense approach and simplicity in your presentations.
Such a beautiful and wonderful weapon and an especially accommodating walkthrough. Thank you, good day.
This is by far the best video I've seen on this. I had a .45 when I was a pilot and didn't really know anything about it. You moved along methodically and everything made sense. The others I watched meandered around, talked about all kinds of unrelated things, and didn't even take it all apart. Now that I know how they come apart and go together, is there anything special when and where you lube and don't lube, and what do you lube with?