How To Disassemble A 1911 Kimber? Step 1: Remove the magazine, retract the slide and make darn sure your pistol is unloaded. Step 2: Check it again! Figure 2: Barrel Bushing. Step 3: Depress the.
The 1911 Kimber is one of the most popular pistols in the world due to its reliability, accuracy, and ease of use. However, if you ever need to disassemble it for repairs or cleaning, it can be a bit of a challenge. Fortunately, with a few simple steps, you can easily disassemble your 1911 Kimber and get it ready for whatever maintenance needs you have.
First, ensure that the firearm is unloaded and make sure that the magazine is removed. Once the gun is unloaded and safe, you are ready to begin the disassembly process. Here are the steps to disassembling your 1911 Kimber:
- Make sure the gun is pointed in a safe direction away from anyone and anything that could be injured or damaged by an accidental discharge.
- Pull back the slide and lock it in place by pressing the slide stop.
- Turn the barrel bushing counterclockwise until it is loose and can be removed from the slide.
- Remove the recoil spring guide and recoil spring from the slide.
- Pull the slide back and off of the frame.
- Turn the barrel link up, which will allow you to remove the barrel from the slide.
- Separate the barrel from the slide and remove it from the frame.
- Unscrew the grip safety and remove it from the frame.
- Unscrew and remove the thumb safety from the frame.
- Remove the hammer pin and disconnect the hammer from the frame.
- Remove the trigger pin and disconnect the trigger from the frame.
- Remove the mainspring housing pin and carefully remove the mainspring housing from the frame.
- Remove the magazine release button and disconnect the magazine release from the frame.
- Remove the sear pin and disconnect the sear from the frame.
- Remove the slide stop pin and disconnect the slide stop from the frame.
Once all of the parts have been removed from the frame, you can begin to clean and lubricate the individual parts as needed. Make sure to use only the recommended lubricants and solvents to ensure that the parts are not damaged. After cleaning and lubricating the individual parts, you can reassemble the gun in the reverse order that you took it apart.
Disassembling a 1911 Kimber may seem intimidating at first, but with a few simple steps, you can easily take apart your firearm and perform any necessary maintenance. Just make sure to always point the gun in a safe direction and to use the proper lubricants and solvents when cleaning and lubricating the parts. With a little bit of practice, you’ll be able to disassemble and reassemble your 1911 Kimber in no time!
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