Cleaning 1911a1

[TurboChrisB]

Hey Whyzee, where are you located?

[Mayor McRifle]

Come on, that gun needs to be completely broken down and detailed. That gun is worth preserving. If you don't feel up to the task, take it to someone who is.

[Bansh88]

Start kissing her *** and let her know how cool you think the gun is. Who knows what the future may bring.
I own a Springfield 1911 and have taken it apart several times for cleaning. It is not an easy process. Well, compared to a modern pistol.

[Capybara]

Breaking down 1911s is easy to me. A bit more of a PITA than a Tupperwear pistol but not difficult. I just bought an Astra 600. Now that is a difficult pistol for a new owner to break down and to re-assemble.

YouTube videos are helpful and a few layers of electrical tape or a cut up old ATM/Credit card will help you avoid the idiot scratch. That pistol is begging for a field strip and good cleaning/lube IMHO. If you don't feel confident to do so, get someone who is and do it right.

About a third of this thread veers toward the leg humpers. Jeez guys, no wonder we rarely see ladies on Calguns other than the ladies forum. Take it down a notch.

[HibikiR]

I'm with others here who think this won't get used so whatever you do aim for long term storage rust prevention.

[whyzee429]

I think I'll actually spend the time to do this thing right. Thank you for the correction Stormvet about the military branches. I asked her about the Army Air Corps and she didn't know. He eventually retired Air Force, so I'd assume you're right.
In all likelyhood it'll be shot once and put in storage.
I'm in Modesto, Turbo.



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[MrSam]

If you don't feel comfortable stripping it down, here are a few things you can do (no stripping involving...pun clearly intended):
With the slide locked back:

-Clean and oil the exposed barrel
-Clean and oil the exposed guide rod
-I usually put a tiny dab of oil on the hinge, where the hammer meets the frame
-Clean the inside of the barrel
-Gently scrub inside the mag well

[iluvmycolt]

Be careful not to put a scratch on that nice 1911
It's not difficult to clean OP. Have fun

[TurboChrisB]

Chances are strong (her dad being military) that it WAS cleaned before it was put away last. Worst case...strip it down...it's NOT hard and if the slide release doesn't go back in easily....you could walk it into ANY gunstore and they'd do it without hesitation for you.

But def take her out shooting if you can.

Have fun!

[MrElectric03]

Very nice. Who was the manufacturer? So many different makers in that period and some are worth more than others.

[CK_32]

Single and 40's you say?



Even if she's not hot..

[2761377]

I think I'll actually spend the time to do this thing right. Thank you for the correction Stormvet about the military branches. I asked her about the Army Air Corps and she didn't know. He eventually retired Air Force, so I'd assume you're right.
In all likelyhood it'll be shot once and put in storage.
I'm in Modesto, Turbo.



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for historical accuracy, the Air Corps was succeeded by U.S. Army Air Force in 1941.

re- the owner- is she hot?

[DArBad]

If only you were closer to me, I would have offered to totally detail strip and clean the gun for you..........I mean, for her.

[Beroen]

You should ask her if she has a safe place she stores it theft is a shame.. and ask her if she wants to go shoot it

[SonofWWIIDI]

Pointy elbows?

Meh, who cares...I'll take it!!