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<blockquote data-quote="SoonerP226" data-source="post: 2142803" data-attributes="member: 26737"><p>You use the flat spring (can't recall the proper name) that runs behind the grip safety. The part that hooks into the frame will fit the grip screws ("true" 1911s have slotted grip screws <img src="/images/smilies/wink.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" data-shortname=";)" /> ). That spring is also what you use to remove the magazine release.</p><p></p><p>It has been a while since I've done it, so I don't remember off the top of my head which parts get used as tools, but you can completely disassemble an "original" 1911 (with slotted screws) using no tools that aren't part of the pistol itself, including the mainspring assembly. This doesn't include removing staked parts (like the tube that runs between the slide catch and the safety), or anything that wasn't part of John Moses's original M1911/M1911A1 design (ambi safeties, hex grip screws, etc). IIRC, it will work with a "stock" Series 80, as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SoonerP226, post: 2142803, member: 26737"] You use the flat spring (can't recall the proper name) that runs behind the grip safety. The part that hooks into the frame will fit the grip screws ("true" 1911s have slotted grip screws ;) ). That spring is also what you use to remove the magazine release. It has been a while since I've done it, so I don't remember off the top of my head which parts get used as tools, but you can completely disassemble an "original" 1911 (with slotted screws) using no tools that aren't part of the pistol itself, including the mainspring assembly. This doesn't include removing staked parts (like the tube that runs between the slide catch and the safety), or anything that wasn't part of John Moses's original M1911/M1911A1 design (ambi safeties, hex grip screws, etc). IIRC, it will work with a "stock" Series 80, as well. [/QUOTE]
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