New SR1911 Commander

[Shooter McGavin]

Hello, I have owned a Ruger Revolver for many years and just purchased the SR1911 Commander. My first venture into the semi-auto world. Is it advisable to disassemble and clean it before its first use? Thanks!

 

[6gun]

Yes just do a field strip pull the slide check for any packing grease, run a patch down the barrel, lighty oil the slides thats about all you need to do.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

Thanks 6gun. I'll do it.

 

[Pat-inCO]

I would recommend you find someone that knows 1911s and have them do a detail strip. Some Rugers come from the factory in perfect condition with everything clean, properly oiled, etc. Others do not. I received one that was bone dry (no oil at all).

Your first excursion into the world of the 1911 should have someone you can ask question of, or that you can just watch. Saves a whole lot of frustration.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

Thank you Pat. I was thinking the same thing (about having a gunsmith walk me thru it), but I Googled a few videos on it and think I should be OK (especially being a new gun w/o a single round being fired yet). I have a great local range / shop in case I get into trouble. I'll keep you posted...tomorrow's the day. Appreciate the insight.

 

[Pat-inCO]

OOPS! Forgot one other thing; be sure you use oil and NOT grease.

I like FP-10, but there are many others that are good. I've seen MANY a 1911 that
"didn't function well" when grease was used. Almost all of them worked perfectly
once the grease was cleaned out and replaced with oil.

Have fun, shoot safe.

 

[brushunter]

Personally I don't see the need for a detailed strip unless your having problems or develope problems. I use Rem oil ... its inexpensive ... available everywhere and doesn't gel up. The more the merrier ... to a point of course. a few drops on the slide rails ... a few drops on the barrel spread around with a didgit ... a few drops dripped down onto the inards . wipe all the excess off ( if ya did it right , there will be lots of excess ) and go shoot. As I said , IMO , I don't see the need to detail strip .. but please do field strip and clean it good ... make sure ya run a rod down the barrel ...

Have fun
regards , brushunter

 

[Shooter McGavin]

Thanks brushunter. I'm finally going clean it today (field strip only). Had to get some .45 size cleaning tools, and yes, I did get Rem Oil. I have some .38 / .357 cleaning tools, which probably would have worked on the 1911, but it was a good excuse to go to the gun shop and browse around. Thanks again. SM

 

[revhigh]

Personally I don't see the need for a detailed strip unless your having problems or develope problems. r

Totally agreed ... I've owned 1911's for 30 years that have never been detail stripped once, but they're all Colts, and Colts just work .... Like most 1911's .... if you keep your amateur kitchen table gunsmith paws the hell off of them.

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[Jim Puke]

Personally I don't see the need for a detailed strip unless your having problems or develope problems. r

Totally agreed ... I've owned 1911's for 30 years that have never been detail stripped once, but they're all Colts, and Colts just work .... Like most 1911's .... if you keep your amateur kitchen table gunsmith paws the hell off of them.






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[Pat-inCO]

Personally I don't see the need for a detailed strip unless your having problems or develope problems.

Oh, OK, I see. It's fine to run a 1911 totally dry. OK. Now I see.
NOT!
As I said, some come from the factory in excellent condition, some do not.
I received one that was bone dry, as in ZERO lubrication.

If you are happy running a dry 1911, have a ball.
I'll still detail strip any new to me 1911 that I get.

 

[revhigh]

Personally I don't see the need for a detailed strip unless your having problems or develope problems.

Oh, OK, I see. It's fine to run a 1911 totally dry. OK. Now I see.
NOT!
As I said, some come from the factory in excellent condition, some do not.
I received one that was bone dry, as in ZERO lubrication.

If you are happy running a dry 1911, have a ball.
I'll still detail strip any new to me 1911 that I get.

Wait a minute .... how did you get to running a 1911 dry from not detail stripping ?

Nobody said that.

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[Shooter McGavin]

Hey All. Thanks for your comments / pointers re: field stripping. It was indeed very simple as you all had said. With regard to the comments above, I didn't know if I'd find packing grease or anything when I got inside, but it appeared to be bone dry. I ran my finger across the slide surfaces, cleaned the surfaces, etc., and didn't pick up anything. So I lightly lubed it and reassembled.

 

[6gun]

Hey All. Thanks for your comments / pointers re: field stripping. It was indeed very simple as you all had said. With regard to the comments above, I didn't know if I'd find packing grease or anything when I got inside, but it appeared to be bone dry. I ran my finger across the slide surfaces, cleaned the surfaces, etc., and didn't pick up anything. So I lightly lubed it and reassembled.

Sounds like you did fine, rather rare to fine any packing grease in a stainless gun but you never know, yep just a light oiling is all you need, your ready to go.

 

[1911Tuner]

Detail stripping a 1911-pattern pistol that doesn't have any lawyer parts or unnecessary bells and whistles is pretty simple. Once you've done it a few times and learned the ropes, you can knock it down in about a minute and put it back together in about two if you don't remove the grips.

While it's down, you can get it spankin' clean...inspect if for any looming problems...slick a little oil on everything...and know that it's good to go. Confidence in one's weapon is a good thing in an insecure world.

A little oil. Don't get carried away.

Apparently, John Moses considered detail-stripping...periodically or as necessary...an important part of it, since he designed it to be disassembled and reassembled in the field without the need for special tools. The gun is its own armorer's kit.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

Thanks 1911T. I haven't tried a detail-strip yet...especially it's brand new. One of these days I'll maybe do it just learn the intricacies of the gun. But as mentioned above in a couple posts, maybe better to just leave it alone for now, if all is working.

 

[dakota1911]

I don't usually detail strip any 1911 unless I want to see what is there or fit a new trigger, sear, etc. Beyond field strip one does needs to look at the back of the slide in the firing pin, extractor area; maybe not every time you shoot it, but do not forget it. Nothing against 1911s. I have Glocks and do not forget the striker assembly. They get gunked up too.

 

[1911Tuner]

One of these days I'll maybe do it just learn the intricacies of the gun

If you can successfully assemble a model airplane, you're over qualified.

Everybody I've showed it to has been surprised at how really simple it is.

And all of'em wanted to learn it...to a man.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

Thanks Guys. So I've shot it a few times now and it shoots great. This is a little off-topic, but this is my first semi-auto (always been a revolver guy)...the Ejector Port shoots the casings directly back at me. In fact, I could be a pool-hall (range) hustler. 70% of them land exactly on my right arm and balance there! Could take a few wagers. Glad I've happened to wear long sleeves. The rest bounce off my head. I assume you can get that adjusted?