Help: 1911 Assembly

[McKinney19D]

I've had better moments. The slide on my Para P14 1911 will not move after I assembled the pistol. I've assembled this pistol approx 6 times before, but have never come across this issue.

The slide lock had no issue going into the weapon, but now my slide won't come back. Took it all apart, tried again, same problem -then tried it all again.

What am I missing?

Feel free to point and laugh.

 

[Integraholic]

You might not be getting the slide stop pushed into the barrel link. Without seeing it, that's all I can really think of.

 

[SaintsNSinners]

You might not be getting the slide stop pushed into the barrel link. Without seeing it, that's all I can really think of.

This man nailed it on the head... That is your issue

 

[McKinney19D]

I figured that'd be the only thing that could stop the slide. My fingers are nearly bleeding, and I've damaged my drywall trying to get this pistol back together. I miss my USP.

 

[SaintsNSinners]

If your near the southside of Indy i'd be happy to lend a hand

 

[iChokePeople]

I figured that'd be the only thing that could stop the slide. My fingers are nearly bleeding, and I've damaged my drywall trying to get this pistol back together. I miss my USP.

? How are you destroying your fingers and drywall?

 

[SaintsNSinners]

? How are you destroying your fingers and drywall?

I assume he is shooting off the bushing and guide rod... I did it a few times too

 

[McKinney19D]

Yes, badass spring. Launched the bushing into my drywall. I'm using the plastic tool that Para provided...it slightly bent the bushing on the last assembly. I've given up tonight.

I used to have a Para frame with a Colt slide - never had issues. Fit like a glove. This new Para has no love.

 

[SaintsNSinners]

Like I said If you cant make it down to the beech grove area Ill give ya hand

 

[mdmayo]

Add all contents to ziploc bag, seal, shake. Repeat as necessary.

 

[IndyGunworks]

If you want to come out to the east side tomorrow I can show you the easy way of assembly and disassembly.

 

[McKinney19D]

Add all contents to ziploc bag, seal, shake. Repeat as necessary.

I put it in the dishwasher. Pots and Pans cycle. Now we wait.

 

[McKinney19D]

Like I said If you cant make it down to the beech grove area Ill give ya hand

I may take you up on that. None of my close friends are 1911 users. As well, never received 1911 training after nearly 8 years in the Army...always with that silly M9.

 

[Mosinguy]

I learned field stripping 1911s on a high-end Kimber and a Dan Wesson. Once you get the platform down it is easy. What the others have said about the barrel link makes sense. If I start getting mad at a project I take a step back for a little bit. Usually always works to clear your mind. And don't forget to always be careful. Nothing like a Dan Wesson as your second field strip to remind you to be as careful as can be.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Behold a needed 1911 gunsmithing tool.

For a while, stick the screwdriver through the slide stop hole first so you line up the link with the slide stop. Then one day it will come . . . and then you can do it in your sleep.

 

[JetGirl]

You might not be getting the slide stop pushed into the barrel link. Without seeing it, that's all I can really think of.

Yep.
Sounds like you're getting the stop *behind* the link instead of through it.
Sometimes it's best to just leave it alone for the night. Next time you pick it up, it'll likely go together like buttah.

 

[mdmayo]

This is one of those "gunsmithing sub-forum" thingies isn't it?

 

[Jarhead77]

I work downtown and would be happy to help during my lunch hour. PM me if needed.

 

[SERparacord]

*points and laughs*

 

[60Driver]

Yes, badass spring. Launched the bushing into my drywall. I'm using the plastic tool that Para provided...it slightly bent the bushing on the last assembly. I've given up tonight.

I used to have a Para frame with a Colt slide - never had issues. Fit like a glove. This new Para has no love.

With a plastic bushing wrench??? Depending on what "slightly bent" means you may have other difficulties....Bushing is IMPORTANT to accuracy and function on a 1911.

But as other have pointed out slide stop pin must go through link on barrel.