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parrothead2581 · March 11, 2006, 09:42 PM

I purchased my a Colt 1991 back in December. When I took it down for the first time, the slide stop was to say the least, rather difficult to remove. I was able to remove it, however, it left a couple of light scratches. My questions are:
1) Are the slide stops typically this difficult to remove the first time or two?
2) Are there any "tools" I can use to tap it out? My thumb wa smight sore after that takedown!
3) On a side note, when you've inserted a fresh magazine, is it healthier for the gun to load the first round by pulling the slide back (I let it land gently) or to use the slide stop?

Thanks.

March 11, 2006, 09:42 PM	#1
parrothead2581 Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2005 Posts: 1,268	1911 Slide Stop Removal I purchased my a Colt 1991 back in December. When I took it down for the first time, the slide stop was to say the least, rather difficult to remove. I was able to remove it, however, it left a couple of light scratches. My questions are: 1) Are the slide stops typically this difficult to remove the first time or two? 2) Are there any "tools" I can use to tap it out? My thumb wa smight sore after that takedown! 3) On a side note, when you've inserted a fresh magazine, is it healthier for the gun to load the first round by pulling the slide back (I let it land gently) or to use the slide stop? Thanks.