Idiot Scratch Prevention Tool

[eagle eye]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdtc4qD3jMw&feature=related

http://www.idiotscratch.com/index.shtml

[Capybara]

Oh man, I need one. Except I already was an idiot to my innocent 1911-A1.

[norcal77]

Good idea..I usually just put a couple of layers of painters tape in the area...

[plug ugly]

cool. thanks for posting. not a bad idea for 1911 noobs. and i think of mine on my stainless as a badge of honer. only because if i think of it any other way my brain will explode.

[Vlad 11]

Ive used a guitar pick

[drifter2be]

I need to get one, not any time soon. Previous owner of my stainless put plenty in it before I bought it, but when I finally get around to having it refinished I will want to protect that.

[saki302]

It's really not that hard to replace the slide stop. I just line it up slightly low and press in and up around a 45 degree angle- works every time.

But if you must, just cut up an old credit card- save yourself a couple bucks.

-Dave

[Chaos47]

It's really not that hard to replace the slide stop. I just line it up slightly low and press in and up around a 45 degree angle- works every time.

Agreed.

But I respect the seller if there's actually a market for them its a good easy side income...

[MrExel17]

+1 for painters tape, I'll keep my $$$. Thanks for sharing the info though!

[Bobby Ricigliano]

The weapon CAN be reassembled without scratching it. No devices needed. Just take your time.

[Hopalong]

Good luck to this guy if he can sell these things.

But really, this isn't rocket science

If you are careful, there shouldn't be any problems

[mud99]

The problem with the idiot scratch is that people only find out about it after the fact.

In the same way that every old Winchester has mangled screw heads.

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

If your slide stop is that hard to insert, a simple mod to the slide stop might be a bigger help than buying a tool. A small groove filed into the slide stop where the plunger contacts it while being installed will make things much easier.

I recently purchased a Springfield Armory Loaded 1911 that required the use of a tool to depress the slide stop plunger before the slide stop could be inserted. After a couple of minutes with a mini round file, the slide stop is easy to install. Insert the pin, lay the stop on the plunger (the notch will align it) and press straight in. No tool to lose track of.

[redcliff]

If your slide stop is that hard to insert, a simple mod to the slide stop might be a bigger help than buying a tool. A small groove filed into the slide stop where the plunger contacts it while being installed will make things much easier.

I recently purchased a Springfield Armory Loaded 1911 that required the use of a tool to depress the slide stop plunger before the slide stop could be inserted. After a couple of minutes with a mini round file, the slide stop is easy to install. Insert the pin, lay the stop on the plunger (the notch will align it) and press straight in. No tool to lose track of.

Yes, thats a very good mod if you have a 1911 with a very difficult to reinstall slide stop. Heres more information if anyone is interested: http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=214653