Springfield Armory® 1911DS Prodigy™ How-To Field Strip, Clean, and Reassemble

Published on September 22, 2022
Duration: 5:25

This expert guide details the field stripping, cleaning, and reassembly process for the Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy. It emphasizes safety protocols, proper use of tools like a 5/32" hex wrench, and specific steps for disassembling the unique two-piece guide rod system. The demonstration highlights meticulous cleaning techniques for all components.

Quick Summary

The Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy is field stripped by first ensuring it's unloaded, then loosening its unique two-piece guide rod with a 5/32" hex wrench. The slide is removed, followed by the barrel, recoil spring, and guide rod assembly. Cleaning involves solvent and brushes for the barrel and components, with reassembly reversing the steps.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Disclaimer
  2. 00:22Safety First: Unloading Firearm
  3. 00:40Field Strip: Loosening Guide Rod
  4. 00:52Field Strip: Removing Slide Stop
  5. 01:03Field Strip: Separating Slide & Frame
  6. 01:17Field Strip: Disassembling Slide
  7. 01:40Field Strip: Removing Spring & Plug
  8. 01:56Field Strip: Removing Barrel
  9. 02:05Cleaning: Barrel Procedure
  10. 02:44Cleaning: Remaining Components
  11. 03:09Reassembly: Barrel & Reverse Plug
  12. 03:37Reassembly: Guide Rod & Spring
  13. 03:54Reassembly: Connecting Two-Piece Guide Rod
  14. 04:15Reassembly: Slide to Frame
  15. 04:38Reassembly: Installing Slide Stop
  16. 05:01Final Tightening & Function Check

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you field strip the Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy?

Field stripping involves unloading the firearm, loosening the guide rod with a 5/32" hex wrench, removing the slide stop, separating the slide from the frame, and then disassembling the barrel, recoil spring, and guide rod from the slide.

What special considerations are there for the Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy's guide rod?

The 1911 DS Prodigy features a full-length, two-piece guide rod system. During disassembly, you only need to loosen it a half turn. For reassembly, the two pieces must be correctly threaded together before final tightening.

What tools are needed to clean the Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy?

Essential tools include a 5/32" hex wrench for the guide rod, a cleaning rod, a bore brush, solvent, lubricant, patches, and Q-tips for detailed cleaning. Wearing nitrile gloves is also recommended.

Is the cleaning process for the 1911 DS Prodigy different from standard 1911s?

While the core principles are similar, the 1911 DS Prodigy's two-piece guide rod requires specific attention during disassembly and reassembly. The cleaning steps for the barrel, slide, and frame remain standard firearm maintenance procedures.

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