Having an issue trying to break down my RIA 1911

[Toms_2003_Stang]

I know that you have to depress the barrel bushing and then turn the bushing link clockwise, but the bushing does not extend outside of its channel so it can be depressed.

Im not stupid so this seemingly "little" problem has me frustrated, can yall help?

 

[Hansam]

Don't depress the bushing. Depress the "button" beneath the bushing. Its the cap that houses the recoil spring. Then turn the bushing clockwise to 9 o'clock to release the spring. After you've removed the spring turn the bushing counter clockwise till its at the 3 o'clock position to remove it.

 

[Toms_2003_Stang]

Ok, Ive got the button depressed but I cant get the bushing to move clockwise......are the bushing's supposed to be this stiff?

 

[Hansam]

No its not. Try pushing the button in even more. You may not have it depressed enough that it'll clear the bushing.

Are you doing this with your fingers? If so that can be difficult for first timers.

I found the joy of a bushing wrench and now that's what I use. Put the wrench on, push in and turn. Easier on the hands and fingers.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/69...g-wrench-1911-government-commander-steel-blue

 

[Toms_2003_Stang]

Ok, got it depressed and got the bushing out. Thanks Hansam!!!!

 

[flintshooter]

It sometimes helps to push the slide back a bit too. Especially if the barrel has a bit of flare at the end. Takes some practice but, gets easier.

 

[Hansam]

Glad it worked for you! Now go spend the $8 (including shipping) and get that bushing wrench... you'll love it.

 

[Hawg]

I just use the floor plate of a mag to depress it. I have a bushing wrench with two sizes and neither one fit.

 

[Therealkoop]

If it actually has a tightly fitted bushing, you can put the grip against your thigh, push the slide back, pull the pin, and take the whole slide assembly off before removing the bushing.

I know my Dan Wesson is 100% imposible for me to remove without a wrench unless I do it this way.

 

[Toms_2003_Stang]

Thanks for all of the responses guys!!

 

[mrvco]

Just be careful putting it back together... I n00b-scratched the frame on my Colt 1911 trying to reinsert the slide-stop lever pin. That scratch still irks me.

 

[g.willikers]

mrvco,
Sooner or later they probably all get one.
Take them apart and clean them enough times and it's inevitable.
And it only takes once.
You have plenty of company.
That's what those touch up bluing pens are for.