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1911 Breakdown and cleaning by Hickok45
Posted on 3/25/13 at 9:05 pm
Posted on 3/25/13 at 9:05 pm
Was watching some of Hickok's videos and ran across this one.
Like myself, there seems to be a lot of new 1911 owners on this board. This video might be useful if its your first time breaking down and cleaning.
Glad to see even an ol' timer have a little trouble popping the slide lock in. Now I don't feel so bad.
As far as cleaning, pretty much the same procedure applies on all semi-auto handguns.
Hickock45 1911 Cleaning
Like myself, there seems to be a lot of new 1911 owners on this board. This video might be useful if its your first time breaking down and cleaning.
Glad to see even an ol' timer have a little trouble popping the slide lock in. Now I don't feel so bad.
As far as cleaning, pretty much the same procedure applies on all semi-auto handguns.
Hickock45 1911 Cleaning
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Posted on 3/25/13 at 9:06 pm to rompus
I can break one down in about 3 seconds. I do love some Hickok though.
Posted on 3/25/13 at 9:07 pm to rompus
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Glad to see even an ol' timer have a little trouble popping the slide lock in. Now I don't feel so bad.
They make an "idiot scratch" tool to prevent you from scratching your frame too. I've gotten to the point where I don't need the tool (and my plunger spring isn't hard) but I may order one down the road.
Posted on 3/25/13 at 9:09 pm to bapple
I've never made an idiot mark
Posted on 3/25/13 at 9:14 pm to bapple
Yes, I have been very careful to not make the idiot scratch when breaking mine down. A little unnerving though on a new gun that is tight.
My Sig manual explained all the little tricks that Hickok brought up... the right way to turn the barrel bushing, holding the gun hammer down on the table, leaving the link down.
My Sig manual explained all the little tricks that Hickok brought up... the right way to turn the barrel bushing, holding the gun hammer down on the table, leaving the link down.
Posted on 3/25/13 at 9:16 pm to rompus
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holding the gun hammer down on the table,
I pull the hammer back and put the safety on. The safety notch holds the slide in place.
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A little unnerving though on a new gun that is tight.
I would hate to put a scratch on a new Nighthawk or something. I would probably cry.
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leaving the link down.
This is a tricky step in some. Luckily my link has a little resistance and doesn't sway much when I slowly put the slide back on.
Posted on 3/25/13 at 9:29 pm to bapple
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"idiot scratch" tool
That looks like a little piece of Mylar maybe?
I think I can handcraft one of those for myself.
I have plenty of mylar lying around at work.
Posted on 3/25/13 at 9:29 pm to rompus
I've seen them, the ones I've seen are like a guitar pick
Posted on 3/25/13 at 9:33 pm to KingRanch
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I've seen them, the ones I've seen are like a guitar pick
I think those up there are actually the same material as a pick. I think they're a thin polycarbonate but any material that is scratch-resistant should do.
Posted on 3/25/13 at 9:36 pm to bapple
Yes sir
Posted on 3/25/13 at 9:37 pm to bapple
Man, they make guitar picks out of everything under the sun these days. (I play guitar...nylon is my favorite)
Probably Celluloid though now that you mention it.
Probably Celluloid though now that you mention it.
Posted on 3/25/13 at 9:51 pm to rompus
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Man, they make guitar picks out of everything under the sun these days.
If you check my sig pic, I'm a musician too. But I don't play bass with a pick because I'm a man and I have testicles. Any bassist who plays exclusively with a pick goes down a couple of notches in my book. Irritates the shite out of me.
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Probably Celluloid though now that you mention it.
Something like that.
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(I play guitar...nylon is my favorite)
I like the nylon for fast strumming. But for songs with more picking, Tortex are my favorite.
Posted on 3/25/13 at 9:52 pm to bapple
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Posted on 3/25/13 at 9:55 pm to bapple
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bapple
I didn't realize you play bass... I play a little myself although I haven't really picked it up in a few years
Posted on 3/25/13 at 9:58 pm to Glock17
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Posted on 3/25/13 at 9:59 pm to KingRanch
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Posted on 3/25/13 at 9:59 pm to bapple
<----- Broken guitar strings in my AVI...
Rompus is a nickname I picked up years ago, has nothing to do with how I got the nickname, but rompus means "broken" in French.
Yep. My son wanted to start playing the bass a couple of years ago. I told him the same thing. Learn with your fingers. He has kinda dropped the bass in favor of the guitar these days. Wish he would have stuck with the bass though. Not many good bassists around anymore.
Rompus is a nickname I picked up years ago, has nothing to do with how I got the nickname, but rompus means "broken" in French.
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Any bassist who plays exclusively with a pick goes down a couple of notches in my book.
Irritates the shite out of me.
Yep. My son wanted to start playing the bass a couple of years ago. I told him the same thing. Learn with your fingers. He has kinda dropped the bass in favor of the guitar these days. Wish he would have stuck with the bass though. Not many good bassists around anymore.
Posted on 3/25/13 at 10:01 pm to KingRanch
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God, Guns and Guitar.
Three things every red blooded American male should believe in!
Posted on 3/25/13 at 10:04 pm to bapple
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f you check my sig pic, I'm a musician too. But I don't play bass with a pick because I'm a man and I have testicles. Any bassist who plays exclusively with a pick goes down a couple of notches in my book. Irritates the shite out of me.
Lighten up Lemmy!
BTW, saw your dad today. I told him to come back at night so that he could admire your work.
Posted on 3/25/13 at 11:42 pm to Glock17
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I didn't realize you play bass... I play a little myself although I haven't really picked it up in a few years
I don't know if you're too old for Tigerland but if you frequent on weekends, you may or may not catch me in action. I sorta dabble.
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I told him the same thing. Learn with your fingers.
That's what SHE said, right?
Had to do it... Anyway, I agree. Playing with a pick limits your ability to mute strings when you transition to others. When playing bass this is important unless you're playing 5ths on higher strings.
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Lighten up Lemmy! BTW, saw your dad today. I told him to come back at night so that he could admire your work.
You should've told him about your new toy. It's too beautiful to not show off.
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