STI International 1911 Instructions Manual

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• The following disassembly procedure requires manual dexterity and
specific tools. Seek the service of a qualified gunsmith for assistance if
you are uncertain of your ability to perform the following disassembly
process.
• Contact STI International for further clarification or instructions should
any of the parts or assemblies shown in the disassembly process of this
manual appear different from those found on your STI model.
Tools and...

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HANDGUN MAINTENANCE - DISASSEMBLY
Slide stop removal
1.Holding the handgun by the grip with one hand, firmly grasp the
handgun’s slide at the rear and pull the slide back. Be careful not to
release pressure on the slide or allow the handgun to slip from your
grasp. Pull the slide back until the disassembly notch on the slide
(the second notch from the muzzle end) aligns with the rear of the
slide stop on the left-hand side of the handgun.
2....

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Slide Assembly  Removal
CAUTION:
Wear eye protection! The next two steps require the removal of a
spring under compression.
1.Remove the slide assembly from the handgun frame while maintain-
ing a firm grip on the handgun.
2.Restrain the  recoil spring with the fingers of the hand holding the
slide to prevent the spring form
leaving the slide assembly. The recoil
spring will be exposed at the under-
side of the slide as the entire assembly...

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Captive Reverse Plug Removal from Slide Assembly
1.  Push the captive
reverse plug from the
muzzle end of the slide
assembly far enough back
to be able to grasp the
reverse plug and remove
it from the slide assembly.
TIP: The reverse plug
may sometimes be seated
firmly, requiring assis-
tance from a light hammer and punch tool to release it from the slide
assembly. Tap lightly with the hammer and punch from the muzzle end
of the slide.
Barrel...

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Firing Pin Removal
CAUTION:
Wear eye protection! This step requires the removal of a spring
under compression. Before removing the firing pin and stop, position
the slide with the firing pin pointing in a safe direction. The firing
pin can eject from the slide unexpectedly and cause injury.
1.Firmly grasp the rear end of the slide and depress the end of the
firing pin with a 1/8” punch tool. Push down on the firing pin
sufficiently to release...

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4.  Remove the firing pin spring
from the firing pin by turning the
firing pin clockwise and pulling
off the spring.
Extractor Removal
1.Firmly grasp the back of the slide with the muzzle end towards you
and the underside of the slide facing up. Press firmly against the
front of the extractor using a 1/8” punch tool. Push the tip of the
extractor towards the side of the breach while depressing the extrac-
tor tip, until the extractor passes...

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HANDGUN MAINTENANCE - GENERAL CARE
The STI semi-automatic model handguns must be clean and properly
lubricated to function reliably and maintain optimum performance and
accuracy. Proper maintenance can provide smooth operation, minimize
the wear of parts, and prevent malfunctions.
Periodic maintenance of this family of STI handguns involve cleaning
and lubrication whenever any of the following conditions exist:
1.Before firing you STI handgun...

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HANDGUN MAINTENANCE - CLEANING
Properly cleaning and lubricating firearms requires a basic set of tools
and supplies. Your STI handgun is a precision assembly. Only high-
quality tools and supplies should be used when working on it.
Tools:
• Bronze Bore-Cleaning Brush to remove heavy bore deposits from the
barrel
• Handgun Bore Cleaning Rod with Threaded End to receive Cleaning
Accessories
• Slotted Tip to hold Cleaning Patches
• Nylon...

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2.Clean frame with a nylon brush and cleaning solvent; scrub away
any powder residue, particularly on the frame rails. Wipe frame clean
with a lint-free cotton cloth. Inspect the frame for damage or signs of
unusual wear.
3.Saturate a cotton pad with cleaning solvent and attach it to the bore
cleaning rod; make several passes through the bore with the pad to
saturate and loosen metallic and powder residues. Allow the barrel to
soak for a few...

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HANDGUN MAINTENANCE
FACTORY SERVICE
WARNING!
Always unload any firearm before packaging the firearm for repairs
or service. Note: STI model handguns must be checked by first
removing the ammunition magazine from the firearm to prevent a
round from entering the chamber. Never ship ammunition with any
firearm.
Requesting factory service…
Should your STI International handgun require service by the factory
technicians, please contact STI...