I'm new to this forum and new to the world of 1911's, specifically the Kimber Classic, but I'm not new to pistols as I have a Glock 17, SIG 226/229 and a USP 9mm.
My question is on the reassembly of the barrel bushing/recoil spring. I have a very hard time trying to get these pieces back together!! As soon as I think I can get the recoil spring into the slide, I can't seem to get the bushing to turn in time before the spring pops out. Are there any tips or tricks that any of you use? Are there any special tools that would make this chore easier? Or am I doing something wrong? I do eventually get my 1911 back together again, but to me it seems to take longer than my other pistols.
By the way, this is my first .45 and I love it. Felt recoil was not as harsh as I had expected and the Kimber seems to be pretty accurate. I've shot about 100 rounds with PMC ammo and no problems so far.
As far as maintenance, I have been using MP-7 for all my guns and then lubing it with "Pro Link", which actually is a bike lube that I use for my road bike (chains, brakes, etc.) It goes on wet and supposedly treats the metal as it dries. I asked the company about this (they have a web site/email) and they told me they have some police departments that use their lube on their pistols AND their bikes. Go figure!
Anyway, thanks in advance for any advice..
My question is on the reassembly of the barrel bushing/recoil spring. I have a very hard time trying to get these pieces back together!! As soon as I think I can get the recoil spring into the slide, I can't seem to get the bushing to turn in time before the spring pops out. Are there any tips or tricks that any of you use? Are there any special tools that would make this chore easier? Or am I doing something wrong? I do eventually get my 1911 back together again, but to me it seems to take longer than my other pistols.
By the way, this is my first .45 and I love it. Felt recoil was not as harsh as I had expected and the Kimber seems to be pretty accurate. I've shot about 100 rounds with PMC ammo and no problems so far.
As far as maintenance, I have been using MP-7 for all my guns and then lubing it with "Pro Link", which actually is a bike lube that I use for my road bike (chains, brakes, etc.) It goes on wet and supposedly treats the metal as it dries. I asked the company about this (they have a web site/email) and they told me they have some police departments that use their lube on their pistols AND their bikes. Go figure!
Anyway, thanks in advance for any advice..