1911 plunger spring tool
#1

Greetings all. Can someone recommend a tool or method to depress the 1911 plunger spring? I use a screw driver and it keeps sliding off of the spring when I attempt remove or insert the safety. When the screw driver slides off the spring, it scratches the finish-not a good thing!
The gun I have is an Springfield Armory G.I. m1911. And that beautifully parkerized finish is getting scratched up!
Thanks for your help.
~Robert
The gun I have is an Springfield Armory G.I. m1911. And that beautifully parkerized finish is getting scratched up!
Thanks for your help.
~Robert
#2

You probally just need a barrel bushing wrench.If it is like most higher end .45's or one that has been accurizedthe recoil spring is stiffer so it is hard to depress the spring and turn the bushing at the same time.My Kimbers come with one.You can get one at midway.
#3

Greetings all. Can someone recommend a tool or method to depress the 1911 plunger spring? I use a screw driver and it keeps sliding off of the spring when I attempt remove or insert the safety. When the screw driver slides off the spring, it scratches the finish-not a good thing!
The gun I have is an Springfield Armory G.I. m1911. And that beautifully parkerized finish is getting scratched up!
The gun I have is an Springfield Armory G.I. m1911. And that beautifully parkerized finish is getting scratched up!
Also slip a thin credit card under the slidestop/release lever when trying to remove or replace it- it will help prevent getting a half moon scratch on your frame (known as an 'idiot mark')