Ruger® SR1911® Bull Barrel Disassembly Tech Tip

Published on February 7, 2018
Duration: 3:41

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to disassemble Ruger SR1911 models featuring a bull barrel and full-length guide rod. It emphasizes safety precautions and details the use of a specialized tool or a paperclip to manage spring tension during the process. The guide covers the removal of the slide, barrel, guide rod assembly, and recoil spring.

Quick Summary

To disassemble a Ruger SR1911 with a bull barrel and full-length guide rod, first ensure the firearm is unloaded. Use the provided disassembly tool or a paperclip inserted into the guide rod hole to manage spring tension. Align the slide's half-moon cutout with the slide stop, remove the pin, and then slide the assembly off the frame.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Introduction to SR1911 Bull Barrel Disassembly
  2. 00:22Safety Check and Firearm Clearing
  3. 00:51Using the Disassembly Tool
  4. 01:34Releasing the Slide Stop
  5. 02:00Removing the Slide Assembly
  6. 02:09Removing Guide Rod, Plug, and Spring
  7. 02:20Removing the Barrel
  8. 02:36Disassembling the Guide Rod Assembly
  9. 03:03Compressing Spring and Removing Pin
  10. 03:18Full Disassembly of Guide Rod Assembly
  11. 03:28Conclusion and Next Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference in disassembling a Ruger SR1911 with a bull barrel compared to a standard 1911?

The primary difference lies in the presence of a full-length guide rod and a bull barrel, which requires a specific disassembly tool or a substitute like a paperclip to manage spring tension during the process.

What tool is needed to disassemble a Ruger SR1911 bull barrel model?

The firearm comes with a small bent metal wire pin for disassembly. If this tool is lost, a paperclip or any similar piece of bent wire can be used effectively.

How do you safely remove the slide stop on a Ruger SR1911 bull barrel?

First, ensure the firearm is clear. Then, release the slide stop to move the slide to the disassembly position, aligning the half-moon cutout on the slide with the slide stop's tip. You can then push the pin out with your finger.

What are the key components removed during the disassembly of a Ruger SR1911 bull barrel?

The disassembly process involves removing the slide assembly, the barrel, the captured guide rod, reverse plug, and recoil spring unit, and then further disassembling the guide rod assembly itself.

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