just picked up my first 1911

[delcosheriffsucks]

got a fullsize magnum research desert eagle 1911 G. purchased a galco thumb break holster...........how in the hell do i field strip this thing?

opinions on this paticular gun?

[bill w]

Everything i have heard has ben very good,some are calling it the best buy in itsprice range.

[Cuba]

Congratulations on a perfect choice, after all it is a 1911, may it serve you well for years to come.

Shoot safe, shoot straight, and have fun.

[EandGWZ]

got a fullsize magnum research desert eagle 1911 G. purchased a galco thumb break holster...........how in the hell do i field strip this thing?

opinions on this paticular gun?

carefully, trust me. You don't want to be on the other end of that spring if it gets loose.

[EandGWZ]

Field strip tends to be the same across all brands

[Deleted]

IMO the only time you "field strip" a 1911 is to re-lube it every few weeks. If i shoot mine its a total strip down, clean/lube, and assemble. There are some great vids on YouTube of the total strip and assembly. You will want to hit brownells for a "block" and the cool multi screwdriver/punch with the hollow storage handle. 10-8 Performance has a great nylon tool for the 1911 that helps pry off the thumb safety without ducking up your finish.

The 1911 is a gun of end user dedication.... welcome to the club!!!!

[morpheus6d9]

nice gun the 1911 will be my 2nd gun purchase

[mrnyman]

Congrats, you are going to love that 1911 design , very thin and feels much lighter in the hand than it actually is.

You Tube is your friend for info, and do yourself a favor and buy a real Gunsmith screwdriver set this way you wont scratch up your gun and screws, i got the B-square set at Dicks for about $23, but i see Walmart has them now for about $20.00 .

Happy shooting.

[Wilson Guy]

If you are going to get into 1911s and start detail stripping them. There a some tools you will want to have:

You will want a nice driver kit:

http://www.chapmanmfg.com/MasterKit.html

You will want one of these (reinstalling the thumb safety and removing the extractor)

http://www.10-8performance.com/produ...orer-Tool.html

You will also want a nice set of brass punches:

http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CLIBEPMCMAE

and a small rubber and plastic headed hammer:

http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CJ4BEPMCMAE

If you aren't going to get into detail stripping the frame and slide but only field stripping I would just start with a bushing wrench if one didn't come with the pistol.

Here is an excellent detailed cleaning vid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4WPQ...2&feature=plcp

[das]

Congrats on a nice 1911. Well done. Good luck.