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New gun? Old gun? New problem? Old problem?
I would check the spring and the area spring bears against is polished and smooth.
New Remington R1. I saw that when the slide was off it would SOMETIMES stick down, but not all the time. Tried to shoot remoil down the hole. Gun functions OK, but I can feel when the trigger takes up, it's popping the disconnector UP on some shots.New gun? Old gun? New problem? Old problem?
My understanding is the disco should NEVER be in the down position. It should ONLY put spring pressure against the disco track until the slide it fully in battery and the disco is allowed to come fully up into the up position.
It looks like when a tiny bit of pressure is put on the trigger, pushed the disco to the rear and the disco binds in the hole. Any movement of the hammer, trigger or slide lets the disco pop up fully.
Sear spring appears to be engaged properly but I'm super new to this. I've never detail stripped a frame.
I am assuming that the disco or hole is out of spec allowing it to be pushed and bind in the hole. How to fix this I have no idea. I don't even have a set of files or the correct punch to take out the mainspring pin.
First make sure the Disc isn't binding on the bottom of the sear so it can't
operate freely. If it isn't and dragging the sear pin with a rough spot there's a problem with the frame hole being too snug on it. Frame hole being tight is different.
operate freely. If it isn't and dragging the sear pin with a rough spot there's a problem with the frame hole being too snug on it. Frame hole being tight is different.
The sear or the sear spring?First make sure the Disc isn't binding on the bottom of the sear so it can't
operate freely. If it isn't and dragging the sear pin with a rough spot there's a problem with the frame hole being too snug on it. Frame hole being tight is different.
Not following the rest sorry. The disco can move front to back in the frame hole and I'm assuming this is out of spec...something is out of spec
Take it apart and see? Without photos of the whole assembly, back of the trigger bow, underside of the disconnector, sear spring, etc...kind of hard to diagnose other than "that shouldn't be happening". Maybe it's a burr somewhere that a few swipes of some fine sandpaper will fix, maybe the middle leaf of the sear spring is set incorrectly, maybe the hole in the slide is in the wrong place...maybe someone squirted some WD40 down there and it gummed up (WD40 turns into a varnish; it's not a lubricant).
Also, you don't need a punch. A 1911 was designed to be disassembled using no tools; only a cartridge rim for removing the grip screws and using the hammer strut itself as a punch to remove the rest of the pins. The only external "tool" that might be required is something to smack the hammer/strut hard enough to dislodge the mainspring housing pin. Or just lean on it hard enough...
Remove the slide, remove the thumb safety, make sure the gun is decocked, and then you should be able to push in the hammer pin a bit until you can get ahold of the flattened side on the left. Pull the pin, and the hammer is now out. Viola, a punch on the bottom of the hammer strut..
Also, you don't need a punch. A 1911 was designed to be disassembled using no tools; only a cartridge rim for removing the grip screws and using the hammer strut itself as a punch to remove the rest of the pins. The only external "tool" that might be required is something to smack the hammer/strut hard enough to dislodge the mainspring housing pin. Or just lean on it hard enough...
Remove the slide, remove the thumb safety, make sure the gun is decocked, and then you should be able to push in the hammer pin a bit until you can get ahold of the flattened side on the left. Pull the pin, and the hammer is now out. Viola, a punch on the bottom of the hammer strut..
Without the ability to detail strip, inspect, clean, and lube you're pretty limited. It could be as simple as dried out lube making things sticky.
I have seen a couple where the cut out window of the disco is not large enough to allow full travel and it gets wedged between the pins and the back wall of the magazine chute of the frame.
Without a complete disassembly, inspection, and proper function test a lot could be going on or it could be a very simple fix. I would recommend sending it back for repair or finding a competent smith. Disco sticking is not something to play around with at a gun range.
Without a complete disassembly, inspection, and proper function test a lot could be going on or it could be a very simple fix. I would recommend sending it back for repair or finding a competent smith. Disco sticking is not something to play around with at a gun range.
YouTube has tons of videos. That’s how I learned to break mine down.New Remington R1. I saw that when the slide was off it would SOMETIMES stick down, but not all the time. Tried to shoot remoil down the hole. Gun functions OK, but I can feel when the trigger takes up, it's popping the disconnector UP on some shots.
My understanding is the disco should NEVER be in the down position. It should ONLY put spring pressure against the disco track until the slide it fully in battery and the disco is allowed to come fully up into the up position.
It looks like when a tiny bit of pressure is put on the trigger, pushed the disco to the rear and the disco binds in the hole. Any movement of the hammer, trigger or slide lets the disco pop up fully.
Sear spring appears to be engaged properly but I'm super new to this. I've never detail stripped a frame.
I am assuming that the disco or hole is out of spec allowing it to be pushed and bind in the hole. How to fix this I have no idea. I don't even have a set of files or the correct punch to take out the mainspring pin.
You have two choices...
1) Take it to a 1911 gunsmith.
2) Start learning to take it apart.
I learned to assemble and disassemble the 1911 before the internet existed.
This website and these people will help you every step of the way.
Small hammer and a punch is your first step.
😉
1) Take it to a 1911 gunsmith.
2) Start learning to take it apart.
I learned to assemble and disassemble the 1911 before the internet existed.
This website and these people will help you every step of the way.
Small hammer and a punch is your first step.
😉
YouTube has tons of videos. That’s how I learned to break mine down.
You have two choices...
1) Take it to a 1911 gunsmith.
2) Start learning to take it apart.
I learned to assemble and disassemble the 1911 before the internet existed.
This website and these people will help you every step of the way.
Small hammer and a punch is your first step.
😉
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For sure
Its a good 1911 to learn on, the detail strip is not difficult and the design requires you be proficient at that. The disconnector needs a bit of front / back room to move. Need to check if disco is smooth, is disco hole smooth? Could add more center sear spring leaf tension. But careful here, and also add more to left (sear) leaf. Worst thing to do is ignore it, assuming its a break-in thing. After you fiddle with it, load only 1 round in mag at range and pay close attention to muzzle orientation.
Maybe remington will take it back for an inspection?
Maybe remington will take it back for an inspection?
AFAIK Remington is not servicing any firearms. I don't have any 1911 smiths here or even nearby (SLC). They are either not taking any work or won't work on officer length.Its a good 1911 to learn on, the detail strip is not difficult and the design requires you be proficient at that. The disconnector needs a bit of front / back room to move. Need to check if disco is smooth, is disco hole smooth? Could add more center sear spring leaf tension. But careful here, and also add more to left (sear) leaf. Worst thing to do is ignore it, assuming its a break-in thing. After you fiddle with it, load only 1 round in mag at range and pay close attention to muzzle orientation.
Maybe remington will take it back for an inspection?
I am concerned even though the pistol seems to function fine. Disco sticking down would not allow it to fire. Something is binding on the rear of the trigger bow, the sear and/or the sear spring.
I don't have any spare parts or tools, but I will tear it down and see if I can notice anything. Maybe I can find a local general smith to help me get it back together and tuned.
I hate to mess with discos and safety related parts. It's dangerous. I don't know what I'm looking at anyway, like if something is supposed to be smooth or rough etc.
Frustrated as hell
Was it working before you fired it?AFAIK Remington is not servicing any firearms. I don't have any 1911 smiths here or even nearby (SLC). They are either not taking any work or won't work on officer length.
I am concerned even though the pistol seems to function fine. Disco sticking down would not allow it to fire. Something is binding on the rear of the trigger bow, the sear and/or the sear spring.
I don't have any spare parts or tools, but I will tear it down and see if I can notice anything. Maybe I can find a local general smith to help me get it back together and tuned.
I hate to mess with discos and safety related parts. It's dangerous. I don't know what I'm looking at anyway, like if something is supposed to be smooth or rough etc.
Frustrated as hell
You don't need to assess or fix it yet...
Just learn to disassemble and reassemble.
If this is your only gun and you need for self defense.
Send it to someone. Then learn on it...
If you have the time now, get to it...
How do you eat an elephant?...
One bite at a time.
It actually works fine (so far) probably 100 rounds in. I can feel the trigger bumping the disconnector when it sticks. The only issue would be if I have a round chambered and it's stuck down. It may not fire.Was it working before you fired it?
You don't need to assess or fix it yet...
Just learn to disassemble and reassemble.
If this is your only gun and you need for self defense.
Send it to someone. Then learn on it...
If you have the time now, get to it...
How do you eat an elephant?...
One bite at a time.
It is my carry gun but I have spares.
I mean, something's not right and I've got to figure it out. I will tear it down and order WC internals. Try to do it all myself.
My post got screwed up, sorry. If it isn't dragging the bottom of the sear it could be binding up top in the hole. Never ran into the problem azpoolguy said but ....
You failed to mention the correct and obvious choice...return the NEW pistol to the manufacturer. If he starts monkeying around with it, the may refuse to honor a warranty.You have two choices...
1) Take it to a 1911 gunsmith.
2) Start learning to take it apart.
I learned to assemble and disassemble the 1911 before the internet existed.
This website and these people will help you every step of the way.
Small hammer and a punch is your first step.
😉
Too bad Remington doesn't exist anymore.You failed to mention the correct and obvious choice...return the NEW pistol to the manufacturer. If he starts monkeying around with it, the may refuse to honor a warranty.
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