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 - Recoil Spring Removal Point gun in a safe direction. 1.Lock slide to the rear. (See fig. 57-1) 2.Firmly “snap” the takedown piece over the exposed portion of the guide rod between inner spring plug and guide rod cap. (See fig. 57-2) 3.Grasp slide, release slide lock and slowly allow slide to go forward. Align disassembly notch on slide with stop. Remove the slide stop. 4.Carefully remove the slide assembly from the receiver. 5.The recoil spring system can now be removed from the slide. (See fig. 57-3) 6.The barrel can now be removed from the front of the slide. 7.Disassembly is now complete. SECTION 4: DISASSEMBLY MICRO-COMPACT, ULTRA COMPACT, V-10, COMPACT, & CHAMPION MODELS Figure 57-1 Figure 57-2 Figure 57-3
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 4, Step 2). ALTERNATE METHOD FOR DISASSEMBLY Figure 58-2 Figure 58-1 22 Assemble by reversing the order of disassembly. Note:Be sure to flip barrel link forward before installing barrel into slide. SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY MICRO-COMPACT, ULTRA COMPACT, V-10, COMPACT, & CHAMPION MODELS 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. Model 1911-A1 Pistols are classified firearms and dangerous weapons. Injury or death to you or others may result from unsafe or improper use.
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 Eagle Safety Program from the NRA. Call 703-267-1000 for the video. Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm. Safety and instruction manuals are available from Springfield, Inc. 23 Warnings, Ammunition Restrictions, and Maintenance Completely read this safety manual before using a ported barrel pistol. Transfer this manual to any subsequent owner or user of the pistol. If you are inexperienced in the handling of firearms, obtain expert instruction before attempting to shoot. Neither this manual nor this product can take the place of proper instruction in the safety aspects of shooting, the use of firearms, and the use of a firearm for self- defense. Severe injury to hands, eyes, face, other persons or property will occur with improper use of a ported pistol. PORTED BARREL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always point gun in a safe direction. Keep your gun unloaded until you are ready to shoot. Safety Notes Always use eye and ear protection when shooting or when in close proximity to shooting. A ported barrel pistol, in common with most pistols using muzzle brake devices, produces greater noise than normal pistols and this poses a danger to hearing. Never position any part of the body over or near the exhaust ports. Never cycle the slide with your hands over the exhaust ports. Never point a gun at anything you do not intend to shoot. If the ported pistol is drawn rapidly it must not be discharged in proximity to the holster or the shooter’s eyes, legs, arms, clothing or bystanders. Do not shoot a ported barrel pistol from the hip. The blast from the exhaust ports can cause injury or property damage several feet away. Use caution when shooting to avoid overhead objects that may be damaged by the blast from the barrel exhaust ports.
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 exhaust ports with great force and have the potential to cause injury or property damage at a distance of several feet. The misuse of any of the ammunition described above may result in injury, property damage, or both. PORTED BARREL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance Accumulated debris in the barrel exhaust ports may result in damage to the pistol or injury to the shooter. With the gun unloaded, regularly inspect the bore and exhaust ports for dirt and debris. Never discharge the firearm when any form of debris is present in the barrel or exhaust ports. Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm. Safety and instruction manuals are available from Springfield, Inc. 25 1. PI9911 .45 Mil-Spec Frame 1a. PI0037 Slide Stop 1b. PI0038 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 Disconnector 1l. PI0034 Sear 1m. PI0027 Magazine Catch 1n. PI0029 Magazine Catch Spring 1o. PI0028 Magazine Catch Lock 1p. PI5006 Regular Spur Hammer 1q. PI0019 Hammer Strut Pin 1r. PI0018 Hammer Strut 1s. PI5308 Mil-Spec Trigger 1t. PI0036 Sear Spring 1u. PH5066 Grip Safety 1v. PI5143 Black Plastic Grip (L.H.) 1w. PI5144 Black Plastic Grip (R.H.) 1x. PI0014 Grip Screw 1y. PI0035 Sear Pin 1z. PI0008 Ejector Pin2. PX4546 .45 Slide 2a. PI5350 3-Dot Front Sight, .180 2b. PI5341 H.P. Fixed Rear Sight, 3-Dot 2c. PI0011 Extra Power Firing Pin Spring 2d. PI0910 9mm Titanium Firing Pin 2e. PI4506 .45 Extractor 2f. PI4511 .45 Firing Pin Stop 2g. PI0032Recoil Spring Guide 2h. PI0030 Recoil Spring (16 lb.) 2i. PI0031 Recoil Spring Plug 3. PI3501 .45 Barrel (Stainless) 3a. PI0004 Barrel Link Pin 3b. PI0003 Barrel Link 3c. PI3002 Barrel Bushing (Stainless) 4. PI4523 .45 7-Round Magazine 5. PI0020 Arched Mainspring Housing 5a. SL0008 ILS Locking Bolt 5b. PI0024 Mainspring Retainer 5c. PI0052 Mainspring (28 lb.) 5d. SL0007 ILS Mainspring Cap 5e. SL0009 ILS Plunger 5f. SL0010 ILS Plunger Spring EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST MIL-SPEC MODELS
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 Disconnector 1l. PI0034 Sear 1m. PI0027 Magazine Catch 1n. PI0029 Magazine Catch Spring 1o. PI0028 Magazine Catch Lock 1p. PI5006 Delta-Style Hammer 1q. PI0019 Hammer Strut Pin 1r. PI0018 Hammer Strut 1s. PI5308 National Match Aluminum Trigger 1t. PI0036 Sear Spring 1u. PH5066 Beavertail Grip Safety 1v. PI5143 Cocobolo Checkered Grip w/bevel (L.H.) 1w. PI5144 Cocobolo Checkered Grip w/bevel (R.H.) 1x. PI0014 Grip Screw 1y. PI0035 Sear Pin 1z. PI0008 Ejector Pin2. PX4546 .45 Slide 2a. PI5017 Dovetail Front Sight 2b. PI5021m Novak TMRear Sight 2c. PI0011 Extra Power Firing Pin Spring 2d. PI0910 9mm Titanium Firing Pin 2e. PI4506 .45 Extractor 2f. PI4511 .45 Firing Pin Stop 2g. PI5192 National Match 2-piece Recoil Spring Guide 2h. PI0030 Recoil Spring (16 lb.) 2i. PI5198 National Match Guide Plug (Stainless) 3. PI3501 .45 Barrel (Stainless) 3a. PI0004 Barrel Link Pin 3b. PI0003 Barrel Link 3c. PI3002 Barrel Bushing (Stainless) 4. PI4523 .45 7-Round Magazine 5. SL0005 ILS Mainspring Housing 5a. SL0008 ILS Locking Bolt 5b. PI0024 Mainspring Retainer 5c. PI0052 Mainspring (28 lb.) 5d. SL0007 ILS Mainspring Cap 5e. SL0009 ILS Plunger 5f. SL0010 ILS Plunger Spring EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST “LOADED” MODELS
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 Sear 1l. PH0027 Magazine Catch 1m. PI0029 Magazine Catch Spring 1n. PI0028 Magazine Catch Lock 1o. PI5006 Delta Style Hammer 1p. PI0019 Hammer Strut Pin 1q. PI0018 Hammer Strut 1r. PH0039 High-Capacity Trigger 1s. PI0036 Sear Spring 1t. PH5066 Beavertail Grip Safety 1u. PH0006 High-Capacity Grip (L.H.) 1v. PH0007 High-Capacity Grip (R.H.) 1w. PH0014 High-Capacity Grip Screw 1x. PI0035 Sear Pin 1y. PI0008 Ejector Pin2. PI4546 .45 Slide 2a. PI5350 3-Dot Front Sight, .180 2b. PI5341 H.P. Fixed Rear Sight (3-Dot) 2c. PI0011 Extra Power Firing Pin Spring 2d. PI0910 9mm Titanium Firing Pin 2e. PI4506 .45 Extractor 2f. PI4511 Firing Pin Stop 3. PI3501 .45 Barrel (Stainless) 3a. PI0004 Barrel Link Pin 3b. PI0003 Barrel Link 3c. PI3002 Barrel Bushing (Stainless) 4. PI5445 .45 High Capacity Standard Magazine 5. SL0005 ILS Mainspring Housing 5a. SL0008 ILS Locking Bolt 5b. PI0024 Mainspring Retainer 5c. PI0052 Mainspring (28 lb.) 5d. SL0007 ILS Mainspring Cap 5e. SL0009 ILS Plunger 5f. SL0010 ILS Plunger Spring EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST HIGH CAPACITY MODELS
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 Escutcheon 1i. PI0026 Mainspring Housing Retainer Pin 1j. PI0907 Micro-Compact Ejector, Extended 1k. PI0005 Disconnector 1l. PI0034 Sear 1m. PI0027 Magazine Catch 1n. PI0029 Magazine Catch Spring 1o. PI0028 Magazine Catch Lock 1p. PI5006 Delta-Style Hammer 1q. PI0019 Hammer Strut Pin 1r. PI0018 Hammer Strut 1s. PI5308 National Match Aluminum Trigger 1t. PI0036 Sear Spring 1u. PH5066 Beavertail Grip Safety 1v. PI5168 Cocobolo Checkered Thin Line Grip w/bevel (L.H.) 1w. PI5169 Cocobolo Checkered Thin Line Grip w/bevel (R.H.) 1x. PI4814 Thin Line Grip Screw 1y. PI0035 Sear Pin 1z. PI0008 Ejector Pin2. PI4845 .45 Micro-Compact Slide 2a. PI5016M Dovetail Front Sight 2b. PI4600M Novak TMRear Sight 2c. PI0011 Extra Power Firing Pin Spring 2d. PI0910 9mm Titanium Firing Pin 2e. PI4506 .45 Extractor 2f. PI0911 9MM Firing Pin Stop 2g. PI5192 National Match 2-piece Recoil Spring Guide 2h. PI4834 Micro-Compact Outer Recoil Spring 2i. PI4831 Micro-Compact Reverse Spring Plug 3. PI4801 .45 Barrel (Stainless) 3a. PI0004 Barrel Link Pin 3b. PI0003 Barrel Link 4. PI4726 .45 Compact 6 Round Magazine 5. SL0005 ILS Mainspring Housing 5a. SL0008 ILS Locking Bolt 5b. PI4724 Mainspring Retainer 5c. SL0014 Mainspring (23 lb.) 5d. SL0007 ILS Mainspring Cap 5e. SL0009 ILS Plunger 5f. SL0010 ILS Plunger Spring EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST “MICRO-COMPACT” MODELS
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. However, some pistols may shoot “point of aim” at 25 yards depending on shooter and ammunition. Note:1911-A1 Ultra-Compact Pistols are designed to use standard pressure ball ammo and self-defense loads. +P ammunition is not recommended in pistols shorter than 5 inches. Use only clean, dry, original, high-quality, commercially manufactured ammunition. POINT OF AIM “Point of Aim” sight picture “6 O’Clock” sight picture
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 cleaning rod from chamber end of bore and push rod all the way through so it emerges from muzzle. Do not “reverse” rod direction when patch or brush is in barrel, it might bind.Do not use patches dripping with solvent or oil. Wet patches or brushes, then squeeze out excess before using. When using bore brushes or a larger bristle brush on breech face, breech areas, magazines, etc., work carefully to prevent damaging components. Note:If lower parts of receiver and its mechanism are especially dirty, soak in appropriate solvent, or flush clean with same solvent. Remove grip panels before soaking or flushing, and make certain that all foreign matter is removed after cleaning. Lightly oil after cleaning. Only a very small amount of oil is needed to adequately lubricate moving parts and prevent rust. Stainless Steel pistols require slightly more lubrication than parkerized or blued pistols. Accumulation of oil tends to attract dust and dirt which interferes with the safe and reliable functioning of pistol. Do not apply excess lubricating oil. CARE & CLEANING Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm. Safety and instruction manuals are available from Springfield, Inc. Wear eye protection when using solvent. Thoroughly wash your hands to remove powder and solvents after cleaning your gun. 29 1.Point gun in safe direction. 2.Remove magazine and empty chamber. 3.Separate cartridges from pistol before cleaning operation. 4.Open slide and visually check that chamber and magazine well are free of cartridges. 5.Disassemble pistol as described in the proper DISASSEMBLYSection. 6.Using cleaning rod, run solvent-wetted patch through barrel several times. 7.Attach solvent-wetted bristle brush to rod and run back and forth full length of bore as needed until clean of grease and dirt. 8.Clean barrel with dry patches and examine it. If necessary, repeat barrel scrubbing. Bore fouling can contribute to reduced accuracy, and grease accumulation in the chamber can interfere with proper feeding of cartridges from magazine.9.Using powder solvent on a clean patch, remove powder residue from all components of mechanism. If grease or dirt cannot be removed by wiping with patch, use solvent-wetted bristle brush. 10 .Next, wipe scrubbed areas with solvent wetted patch. 11 .After cleaning, run dry patch through barrel, then follow with lightly-oiled patch. 12 .Wipe all surfaces clean with cloth, then wipe all surfaces with lightly-oiled patch (or cloth). 13 .Reassemble pistol. Remember, 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. 14 .If pistol is to be stored for an extended period, final oil wiping can be heavier so there will be less tendency for it to evaporate. Stainless steel pistols must be lubricated. CLEANING PISTOL
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 and check all its functions to be sure it works right. Guns are sometimes altered to work incorrectly, or parts may be removed, lost or replaced with incorrect parts. First, unload it and check it yourself, then take it to a good gunsmith who knows about this model of firearm, and have it checked. PERIODIC CLEANING: EXTRACTOR Note:Once the slide is removed, the firing pin removal and cleaning can be done. Step 2 - Extractor Removal 1.Using pin punch, pull extractor by groove where firing pin stop runs. 30 30 The firing pin on some commercial .22 conversion kits protrudes back too far causing the hammer to hit the firing pin when the hammer is in the Safety Stop position. When this occurs the gun could fire and is a potentially dangerous situation. .22 conversion kits with this condition are dangerous and could cause serious injuries. For your safety and the safety of others, these .22 conversion kits should not be used on any Springfield 1911 model pistol. DANGEROUS: .22 CONVERSION KITS FOR MODEL 1911 PISTOLS