Springfield Armory 1911 A1 Instructions Manual
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Step 1 - Magazine Removal & Chamber Check Point gun in a safe direction. 1.Press magazine catch and remove magazine. 2.Pull slide backwards and check that no cartridge is in the chamber. 3.Release slide allowing it to go to forward position. SECTION 4: DISASSEMBLY MICRO-COMPACT, ULTRA COMPACT, V-10, COMPACT, & CHAMPION MODELS WARNING:Point muzzle away from face to prevent injury in the event plug is ejected by spring. SPRINGFIELD ARMORYSPR INGFIELD AR MORY GEN ESEO IL USA MM123 456 21 21 Step 2...
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22 1.Retract slide to the takedown notch. 2.Align disassembly notch on slide with slide stop. 3.Remove slide stop and slowly remove slide from receiver keeping in mind that the slide is under spring pressure until it clears the receiver. 4.With the bottom of the slide facing up, press the guide rod head forward until enough of the rod is exposed and firmly snap the takedown piece over the rod. (See fig. 58-1 and 2) 5.The slide assembly can now be disassembled as previously laid out. (Described in section...
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23 Never leave pistol cocked and ready to fire as the fire condition is extremely dangerous. Pistol could easily be accidentally discharged causing injury, death, or damage to property. CAUTION A gun lock is provided with this gun. Follow the instructions for its use. Proper use will prevent the gun from being fired accidentally. No mechanical device is a substitute for safe gun handling. Every household member should be trained in safe gun handling practices. Minor children should be given the Eddie...
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24 Ammunition Use only fresh factory ammunition such as Winchester or Federal. DO NOT use handloads, reloads, or remanufactured ammunition in your Springfield firearm. Only shoot cartridges of the caliber engraved on the barrel. DO NOT use shot cartridges or any ammunition which is loaded with a frangible projectile or any ultra-light weight projectile at elevated velocities, or any wooden or plastic projectile. Caution Fragments of the metal jackets on jacketed bullets may be propelled through the...
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25 MODEL 1911-A1 CAL .45 3c 3 3a2a 3b2 2b2e 2c 2d 2g 2h 2i 11j2f1m1n1o 1w 1q 1r1p 1l 1k 1i 4 5b 5c5d1s 1t 1u 5k 5 1h 1e 1d 1c1b 1a 1f 1x 1v 1g1y1h1z 25 1. PI9911 .45 “Loaded” Frame 1a. PI0037 Slide Stop 1b. PH5036 Extended Thumb Safety 1c. PI0044 Slide Stop Plunger 1d. PI0042 Thumb Safety/Slide Stop Spring 1e. PI0043 Safety Plunger 1f. PI0041 Plunger Tube 1g. PI0017 Hammer Pin 1h. PI0015 Grip Screw Escutcheon 1i. PI0026 Mainspring Housing Retainer Pin 1j. PI4507 .45 Ejector, Extended 1k. PI0005...
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26 MODEL 1911-A1 CAL .45 3c 2i 2h 2g 3 3a 3b2a 2 2b2e 2c 2d 1m1n1o 1p 1q 1r 1l 1k 1i 5d 5c 5b1s 1t 1v1w 4 1h 5 5a 1e 1d 1c1b 1a 1f 1x 1v1j2f 1 1z1h1y1g 26 1. PH9900 High-Capacity Frame 1a. PI0037 Slide Stop 1b. PH5036 Extended Thumb Safety 1c. PI0044 Slide Stop Plunger 1d. PI0042 Thumb Safety/Slide Stop Spring 1e. PI0043 Safety Plunger 1f. PI0017 Hammer Pin 1g. PH0015 Grip Screw Escutcheon 1h. PI0026 Mainspring Housing Retainer Pin 1i. PI4507 .45 Ejectors, Extended 1j. PI0005 Disconnector 1k. PI0034...
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27 M O D EL 1911-A1 C AL .45 3c 3 2a 3a 3b 2i 2h 2g 1 2 2b2e 2c 2d 1l1m1n 1v 1i2f 1o 1k 1j 1p 1q 1r 1t 1s 5d 5c 5b 5 5a 41h 1e 1d 1c 1u 1w1b 1a 1y 1f1x 5e 5f 27 1. PI9980 .45 “Micro-compact” Frame 1a. PI0037 Slide Stop 1br. PH5114 Extended Ambidextrous Thumb Safety (Right) 1bl. PH5113 Extended Ambidextrous Thumb Safety (Left) 1c. PI0044 Slide Stop Plunger 1d. PI0042 Thumb Safety/Slide Stop Spring 1e. PI0043 Safety Plunger 1f. PI0041 Plunger Tube 1g. PI0017 Hammer Pin 1h. PI4815 Thin Line Grip Screw...
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28 3 2a 2 2b 3a 3b 2i 2h2e 2c 2d 1o 1n 1m 2f 1j1k 1l1p 1bl1w 1q 1r 1s 1t1v 1i 1 5d 5c 5b 55a 4 1h1y 1h 1z 1g 1f 1a 1br 1c 1d 1e 1v 1x 28 Point of Impact Shooters may use a “point of aim” sight picture at 25 yards. This means that, at 25 yards the bullet should impact the target at the point visible at the top of the front sight. Shooters may also use a “6 o’clock” sight picture to strike the center of the target. Springfield Armory pistols are designed to use the “6 o’clock” sight picture at 25 yards....
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29 Basic materials needed: •Cleaning rod of proper size with bristle bore brushes (fiber or brass) and tip into which cleaning patch can be inserted. •Cloth patches •Powder solvent •Lubricating oil •Small lint-free cloths for wiping and oiling •Bristle brush for scrubbing dirt off breech face, extractor, magazine lips, follower, etc. Use proper size bore brushes and patches - if they are too small they won’t do the job, and if they are too large they will bind inside bore. When possible, insert...
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Step 1 - Firing Pin Removal 1.If necessary, remove firing pin by pressing it with pin punch while simultaneously pushing firing pin tail past the firing pin stop, then pull firing pin stop downward from slide. 2.Remove firing pin and its spring. Caution:Point the back end of the slide, where the firing pin exits, away from face to prevent injury in the event the firing pin is ejected by the spring. Used Guns If you got this firearm as a used gun, before you use it you should make sure it is unloaded...