The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Help with putting my STI 1911 back together

Robk · February 25, 2013, 10:56 AM

The way I read the OPs post, he has the recoil spring inserted fully while doing this procedure. I am aware of some models where the spring can not be put in after the slide is on. May be one of these? Just not sure of the STI.

But for the OP, If the STI has a normal barrel bushing and spring plug, you should be able to install that after the slide stop is in, thereby the slide will not be under pressure. Makes the whole thing much easier. Just IMHO.

February 25, 2013, 10:56 AM	#7
Robk Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2011 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 324	The way I read the OPs post, he has the recoil spring inserted fully while doing this procedure. I am aware of some models where the spring can not be put in after the slide is on. May be one of these? Just not sure of the STI. But for the OP, If the STI has a normal barrel bushing and spring plug, you should be able to install that after the slide stop is in, thereby the slide will not be under pressure. Makes the whole thing much easier. Just IMHO.