Ruger® SR1911® Officer Style Model Disassembly/Reassembly Tech Tip

Published on February 7, 2018
Duration: 4:19

This Ruger Tech Tip provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to safely disassemble and reassemble the Ruger SR1911 Officer Style Model. The instruction emphasizes proper safety precautions, including clearing the firearm and wearing safety glasses, before proceeding with the field stripping process. It covers the removal and reinstallation of the slide, guide rod, spring, barrel, and slide stop, highlighting key alignment points for successful reassembly.

Quick Summary

To safely disassemble your Ruger SR1911 Officer Style Model, first ensure it's unloaded. Remove the magazine, lock the slide back, and clear the chamber. Move the slide forward, then back to the disassembly notch. Align the slide stop with the detent, push it out, and remove the slide. Continue by removing the guide rod, spring, reverse chamber plug, and barrel.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction and Safety
  2. 00:40Disassembly Steps
  3. 01:28Guide Rod and Spring Removal
  4. 01:40Barrel and Reverse Chamber Plug Removal
  5. 02:00Reassembly - Barrel and Plug
  6. 02:13Reassembly - Guide Rod and Spring
  7. 03:00Reassembly - Slide Stop and Slide
  8. 03:43Functions Check
  9. 04:13Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you safely disassemble a Ruger SR1911 Officer Style Model?

Begin by ensuring the firearm is unloaded. Remove the magazine, lock the slide to the rear, and visually and physically inspect the chamber. Then, move the slide forward and back to the disassembly notch, align the slide stop with the detent, push it out, and remove the slide from the frame. Finally, remove the guide rod, spring, reverse chamber plug, and barrel.

What are the key components involved in disassembling a Ruger SR1911 Officer Style Model?

The key components involved in the disassembly of the Ruger SR1911 Officer Style Model include the slide, frame, magazine (removed first), slide stop, guide rod, recoil spring, reverse chamber plug, and barrel. Proper handling of the guide rod and spring is crucial due to their tension.

How do you reassemble a Ruger SR1911 Officer Style Model?

Reassembly involves inserting the barrel, reverse chamber plug, guide rod, and spring. The slide is then placed back onto the frame. The slide stop is reinserted by aligning the barrel link and lugs, and then pressing the slide stop fully into place once the disassembly notch aligns with its tip.

What is the purpose of the half-moon shaped detent on a 1911 slide during disassembly?

The half-moon shaped detent on a 1911 slide serves as a visual and tactile alignment point for the slide stop. When the slide is moved to the correct position, the tip of the slide stop aligns with this detent, indicating it's ready to be pushed out for disassembly or reinserted during reassembly.

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