S&W field stripping

[calveryc]

Can it be done without the tool mentioned in the book. I just got it and it did not come with the tool can ya'll tell me how to dissasemble it?

[extremist]

I guess it depends on how strong your thumb is ;) I wouldn't want to do it without the tool. Call S&W up and they will send you the tool for free if you didn't get one.

James

[DreamWeaver88]

I field strip mine without the tool....but it hurts!

I would use the tool, but I can't find my 1911SC's box anywhere. Have to look hard this week.

DW

[Skpotamus]

I used a standard magazine to dissasemble mine the first couple of times. Use the lip on a standard mag to push down on the spring plug and rotate bushing. Magazines with bumpers won't work though.

I switched out the guide rod on mine to a two piece. I leave the rod finger tight so I can take it apart by hand.