Snugging up the Slide Stop - The Firearms Forum

Insulation Tim · 03-13-2009, 06:36 PM

I seem to have difficulty when assembling a 1911 in getting the slide stop in and snugged up against the frame. Is there a trick to it?

neilin · 03-13-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Insulation Tim

I seem to have difficulty when assembling a 1911 in getting the slide stop in and snugged up against the frame. Is there a trick to it?

Use a small brass punch, or plastic rod to push in on the slide stop plunger while inserting the slide stop.

Shooter45 · 03-14-2009, 09:02 PM

Brownells sells a tool called a Widget that works great when assembling a 1911, The flat end goes under the slide stop while depressing the plunger tube. A little thumb pressure on top of the slide stop, and it drops right in. I have used a paper clip and even a small knife blade doing the install but being very careful not to scratch the frame.

03-13-2009, 06:36 PM	#1
Insulation Tim Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,300	Snugging up the Slide Stop I seem to have difficulty when assembling a 1911 in getting the slide stop in and snugged up against the frame. Is there a trick to it? __________________ Tim *"Remember the Ark was built by amateurs....Professionals built the Titanic"* -->

03-14-2009, 09:02 PM	#3
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,755	Re: Snugging up the Slide Stop Brownells sells a tool called a Widget that works great when assembling a 1911, The flat end goes under the slide stop while depressing the plunger tube. A little thumb pressure on top of the slide stop, and it drops right in. I have used a paper clip and even a small knife blade doing the install but being very careful not to scratch the frame.