Can't remove wilson compensator

jvtiii · November 20, 2009, 03:05 PM

I picked up a used taurus pt1911 that came with a wilson multi-comp compensator and I can't get the damn thing off. I can get it to turn about 1/4" counter clockwise but it just totally stops. Is there something I am missing??

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...

Scorch · November 21, 2009, 02:24 PM

It is likely set up to fit into the barrel bushing slots in the slide. Turning it counter clockwise will lock it into the retention slot (then you can't get it out), turning it clockwise will allow the lug to move into the recoil spring channel and then you can pull the compensator out the front.

jvtiii · November 22, 2009, 06:19 PM

That was it and I wasn't pushing the spring down far enough. Thanks for your help!

November 20, 2009, 03:05 PM	#1
jvtiii Member Join Date: December 23, 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 16	Can't remove wilson compensator I picked up a used taurus pt1911 that came with a wilson multi-comp compensator and I can't get the damn thing off. I can get it to turn about 1/4" counter clockwise but it just totally stops. Is there something I am missing?? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...

November 21, 2009, 02:24 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	It is likely set up to fit into the barrel bushing slots in the slide. Turning it counter clockwise will lock it into the retention slot (then you can't get it out), turning it clockwise will allow the lug to move into the recoil spring channel and then you can pull the compensator out the front. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

November 22, 2009, 06:19 PM	#3
jvtiii Member Join Date: December 23, 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 16	That was it and I wasn't pushing the spring down far enough. Thanks for your help!