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.
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