Springfield Armory 1911 A1 Instructions Manual

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If slide is forward and hammer is cocked: 
1.Point gun in safe direction.
2.Engage thumb safety.
3.Press magazine release button 
to remove magazine.
4.Disengage thumb safety.
5.Pull slide fully to rear to eject any 
cartridge remaining in chamber.
6.While holding slide in rearward (open) position, 
carefully inspect chamber making sure it is empty. 
7.Slowly release slide, allowing it to return 
to forward position.
8.Carefully lower hammer as described in 
HAMMER LOWERINGsection. (Page 22)
When...

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1.What to do:
•Point gun in a safe direction.
•Remove magazine.
•Pull back on slide and allow cartridge to fall from gun.
•If cartridge does not fall free, pull slide back 
and lock it back.
•Carefully dislodge cartridge.
•If cartridge cannot be removed, carefully store 
your gun and take it to a gunsmith.
2.Most failures of cartridge to feed or chamber are the
result of a damaged magazine, improper gun 
handling or defective ammunition.
3.Whatever the cause, a jammed cartridge can be 
a dangerous...

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SECTION 1:
DISASSEMBLY OF FULL-SIZE MODELS
If you decide to disassemble your Springfield
pistol, do so properly. Improper disassembly
and assembly will create unsafe conditions
that could result in injury or death or a gun
that simply will not work. Don’t take chances.
Do not attempt to disassemble this or any
other firearm until you have received training
and instructions from a competent gunsmith.
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Step 1 - Magazine Removal & Chamber Check
Point gun in a safe direction.
1.Press magazine catch and...

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Step 3
Cautiously allow plug and recoil spring to move forward.
SECTION 1: DISASSEMBLY
FULL-SIZE MODELS
BE SAFE!Be sure pistol is unloaded before
beginning disassembly! Wear eye protection,
gun contains spring-loaded parts.
Step 4 - Slide Stop Removal
1.Align disassembly notch on slide with slide stop.
2.Press slide stop shaft on right side of frame 
and remove slide stop by pulling it out of left 
side of frame.
Always wear eye and ear protection when
using any firearm. Safety and instruction
manuals...

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Note:There are many after-market or accessory items
for 1911 style pistols. If you are not the original owner
of your pistol or you are unclear on disassembling your
pistol, call or write to Springfield Armory. 
Call Springfield Consumer Safety Department at 
(309) 944-5631 
or write c/o: 
Springfield Inc.
420 West Main Street
Geneseo, IL 61254
SECTION 1: DISASSEMBLY
FULL-SIZE MODELS
Improper disassembly may damage the firearm.
Always consult an experienced gunsmith if you
experience any difficulty or...

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SECTION 2: DISASSEMBLY
OF TRP OPERATOR MODELS
If you decide to disassemble your Springfield
pistol, do so properly. Improper disassembly
and assembly will create unsafe conditions
that could result in injury or death or a gun
that simply will not work. Don’t take chances.
Do not attempt to disassemble this or any
other firearm until you have received training
and instructions from a competent gunsmith.
Step 1 - Magazine Removal & Chamber Check
Point gun in a safe direction.
1.Press magazine catch and...

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Step 2 - Slide Stop Removal
1.Align disassembly notch on slide with slide stop.
2.Press slide stop shaft on right side of frame. 
3.Remove slide stop from left side.
4.Pull slide assembly forward off frame.
Step 3 - Recoil Spring Assembly Removal
1.Push recoil spring assembly forward to expose 
a small, pin-sized hole. (Fig. 33-1)
2.Insert the provided pin (or cut a paper clip so 
that it extends 1/16” on both sides of guide 
rod) into pin hole.
3.Remove recoil spring housing from the rear 
of the...

If you decide to disassemble your Springfield
pistol, do so properly. Improper disassembly
and assembly will create unsafe conditions
that could result in injury or death or a gun
that simply will not work. Don’t take chances.
Do not attempt to disassemble this or any
other firearm until you have received training
and instructions from a competent gunsmith.
SECTION 3: DISASSEMBLY OF V-12, V-16, & 
LONG SLIDE MODELS
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Step 2 - Full Length Guide Rod Removal
V-series and Long Slide Models contain full-length guide rods.
1.Use a 5/32 Allen wrench to remove the 
front portion of the guide rod.
Step 3 - Slide Stop Removal
1.Align disassembly notch with slide stop.
2.Press slide stop shaft on right side of slide 
and remove slide stop by pulling it out of 
left side of frame.
SECTION 3: DISASSEMBLY
V-12, V-16, & LONG SLIDE MODELS
Recoil spring guide could eject out from the side as slide is
removed. To keep the recoil...

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Assemble by reversing the order of disassembly.
Note:When replacing recoil assembly (Step 4), be 
certain barrel clearance cuts on recoil spring guide 
are aligned before inserting in slide. Be sure to flip 
barrel link forward before installing slide assembly.
An improperly assembled firearm is 
dangerous and should not be fired.
Always consult an experienced gunsmith 
if you experience any difficulty or have any 
questions concerning assembly procedure.
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLY
V-12, V-16, & LONG SLIDE...