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RickB · March 22, 2021, 05:56 PM

Since the safety is probably toast, bending it outward additionally to allow the slide to be removed would take care of the loaded chamber situation.
Remove the firing pin, if it makes you feel better, but you shouldn't have to force anything if the safety is clear of the slide.
After the slide is off, you can fiddle with the safety alone.
I suspect that's exactly what a gunsmith would do, but be sure to take it to someone who knows 1911s, like the guy who works on guns for the local USPSA or bullseye shooters.

March 22, 2021, 05:56 PM	#4
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,559	Since the safety is probably toast, bending it outward additionally to allow the slide to be removed would take care of the loaded chamber situation. Remove the firing pin, if it makes you feel better, but you shouldn't have to force anything if the safety is clear of the slide. After the slide is off, you can fiddle with the safety alone. I suspect that's exactly what a gunsmith would do, but be sure to take it to someone who knows 1911s, like the guy who works on guns for the local USPSA or bullseye shooters. __________________ Runs off at the mouth about anything 1911 related on this site and half the time is flat out wrong.