Taking Apart your 1911- The ACW Way

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  • Опубликовано: 3 янв 2025

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  • @ovidiopruneda1897
    @ovidiopruneda1897 10 месяцев назад +27

    been disasembling the my old Colt gold cup for more than 50 years and haven't seen a dramatic change in performance and I'd say,no change at all...but whatever works for you

  • @DaveNichols-i7u
    @DaveNichols-i7u 10 месяцев назад +29

    I was still having a lot of trouble with the slide stop, but then i yelled skiddily doo and it went right in. Thanks!

    • @alchemy1911
      @alchemy1911  10 месяцев назад +2

      the "skiddily doo" is the most important part.

    • @uppastdawn7627
      @uppastdawn7627 2 месяца назад

      Well shit…that’s what I have been doing wrong!

  • @SpartanDefenseArmory
    @SpartanDefenseArmory 24 дня назад +2

    We love our friends over at Alchemy!

  • @noluck33
    @noluck33 9 месяцев назад +9

    First let me say Thanks for not having NO Ads!!!

  • @classicgunstoday1972
    @classicgunstoday1972 10 месяцев назад +21

    I just tried breaking my Springfield GI .45 this way. It works but, for me anyway, it’s easier to take the slide spring out the front first (I can do it easy without it flying off into the world or into my eye or my dog’s eye in the room with me). I can even do it without looking.

    • @stevegant7286
      @stevegant7286 4 месяца назад +3

      I've done it that way for years too! Maybe we're just old timers my friend!

    • @enricomandragona163
      @enricomandragona163 3 месяца назад +3

      Agreed

    • @kennethking3520
      @kennethking3520 2 месяца назад +2

      I'm an old timer too, guys! Just NO.....trying line up the notches in the frame and slide and put the slide stop back in under recoil spring pressure is not easy. Thumbs down on this method. Somebody is always claiming their way to field strip a 1911 is "easier" when in reality it is NOT. If you can't control the spring plug and keep it from flying away maybe you shouldn't have a 1911.

  • @cecilwilliams8709
    @cecilwilliams8709 3 месяца назад +3

    I cut mine apart with a plasma cutter, clean it, then tig weld and fit everything back by hand.

  • @SaintJoy18
    @SaintJoy18 11 месяцев назад +29

    Weird... So very, very weird... I've been carrying a 1911 for almost 30 years and didn't realize there were any ways other than this to field strip... Browning was an f'n genius!

    • @rockylindgren5885
      @rockylindgren5885 10 месяцев назад +6

      This is referred to as the army marksmanship method

    • @alchemy1911
      @alchemy1911  10 месяцев назад +7

      Some people just need to be taught!

    • @farhan.naushad
      @farhan.naushad 10 месяцев назад +2

      Then you need to watch Roy Huntington of American Handgunner more often. :-)

    • @DavidBrooks-c9v
      @DavidBrooks-c9v 6 месяцев назад +4

      That bushing moved clockwise is not going to hurt anything if it does a marine don't need it! 30 year marine sgt. Hoorah little wear on barrell bullshit😂

    • @enricomandragona163
      @enricomandragona163 3 месяца назад +1

      Semper Fi '!!

  • @nickbullard42
    @nickbullard42 10 месяцев назад +2

    I prefer the gi method on standard guide rods. Now on the full lenghth rod guns this is easier. Those spring plugs are so sharp, without the tool or something to press it down, is a nightmare!

  • @TheGreyBeardBiker
    @TheGreyBeardBiker 10 месяцев назад +4

    I’ve done it this way for years. But I learned to field strip my 1911s the GI way.

    • @alchemy1911
      @alchemy1911  10 месяцев назад +1

      As did I, and most folks! This is definitely the better way, imho.

  • @ronphillips6336
    @ronphillips6336 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video, I use both methods at work. This one is a bit more difficult with a light rail. One trick I like is pop the single side thumb safety out, install slide stop with no pressure from plunger assembly. Reinstall thumb safety. Simple, of course doesn't work with the ambi safety. Many thanks for the video.

  • @luloadventure
    @luloadventure 3 месяца назад +1

    Today I learned someting new, I had never seen this procedure for disassembling a 1911.
    Thank you.
    Regards from the Swiss Alps.

  • @janemarkham4133
    @janemarkham4133 8 месяцев назад +1

    NEVER SEEN DISASSEMBLING THIS WAY. I LIKE YOUR WAY OF DOING IT, IM GOING TO TRY IT MY SELF!! GOOD THING IS , I CAN REVIEW YOUR VIDEO AGAIN & AGAIN IF NEED TO!!!! THANKS BROTHERMAN🙂👍🙃😊~~ HOWARD M.~~ 4/12/2024

    • @npet6842
      @npet6842 3 месяца назад

      There's an old Wilson Combat service video on RUclips that shows this method also .

  • @happynurse8706
    @happynurse8706 3 месяца назад +1

    Been using my old message on my Colt gold cup national match for over 50 years never had a problem, Only my CZ shadow 2 is field stripped in the method you showed and you don't have a problem with the Spring flying out slide comes right off so no I'll stick with the old GI method and if you Push down on the plunger and take the tension off The barrel bushing it rotates easily comes right out no fuss no mess.

  • @HansRuralLands
    @HansRuralLands 4 месяца назад +2

    Just ordered my first 1911 thanks to you and 1911Syndicate videos. I will definitely use this method on it.

  • @glenncharles6622
    @glenncharles6622 4 месяца назад +1

    Great video Eli, thanks. I love all that you do to promote the 1911. Getting ready to order my first Cabot and I see an Alchemy up next. Thanks for the content.

  • @JohnLewis-ql7lw
    @JohnLewis-ql7lw День назад

    Seems that the idea of this method is to avoid rotating the barrel bushing at the muzzle to prevent undo wear on the bushing. The barrel/bushing mating process occurs length-wise along the barrel. Perhaps the traditional method of removal - with rotational movement - may disrupt this process and lead to premature wear. Eli did mention that this method applies “specially to the Alchemy line of pistols”. Custom guns with custom tolerances.

  • @Ronin-jp7si
    @Ronin-jp7si 10 месяцев назад +5

    Well, I proved I'm an idiot, again. I used this method and managed to launch the GI guide rod across the garage and into that mysterious place where all firearms parts go to hide. I'll find it when I move... Good to have a 1911 spare parts bin.

    • @kennethking3520
      @kennethking3520 2 месяца назад

      Exactly.. there is still a risk of parts "flying" with this method. I'll stick to removing the spring plug first and getting the pressure off everything.

  • @rutrutbella600
    @rutrutbella600 2 месяца назад +1

    Been carrying 1911s for fifty yrs this is pretty cool ty

  • @timtrax918artisan8
    @timtrax918artisan8 10 месяцев назад +2

    Its nice to hear a name for this method that ive used for sometime. Thank you again for your informative content.

  • @fngolfer5312
    @fngolfer5312 9 месяцев назад +1

    Will the Alchemy slide stop fit other 1911s?

  • @whippy107
    @whippy107 3 месяца назад +1

    I appreciate you teaching us this alternative method, but I'm going to stick with the tried and true method myself; thanks.

  • @michaelcheney2347
    @michaelcheney2347 2 месяца назад +1

    Looks like I’m going to be practicing this new method on my 1911 tomorrow, never knew this was a method for disassembly

  • @82lowe36id
    @82lowe36id 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great video man! I do not own an Alchemy, but I sure am thinking about it more each day.

  • @wheelguns4wheelmen802
    @wheelguns4wheelmen802 10 месяцев назад +4

    Thanks for this. Actually learned something new and useful, which is rare these days.

  • @Ronin-jp7si
    @Ronin-jp7si 10 месяцев назад +2

    Informative, nicely explained and nicely demonstrated, Eli. This method will definitely reduce the amount of space junk in orbit! Looking forward to a possible complete lower disassembly video from you. JMB was a genius, but he must have chuckled when he designed the disconnector and sear whenever he thought about the poor person first learning how to put those little devils back into the pistol the right way...

  • @ethanperez4774
    @ethanperez4774 24 дня назад

    My man maximizing the rule of blue and teal 👀 iykyk.

  • @AverageEnthusiast123
    @AverageEnthusiast123 5 месяцев назад

    So good to see manufacturers showing a field strip. Seems silly but with so many different setups these days and with this type of cost it’s good to see the manufacturers take the time to show you how to work their products.

  • @jcomp4207
    @jcomp4207 10 месяцев назад +1

    Been shoping for a high end 1911. Digging the Alchemys. Now to narrow down which one.

    • @alchemy1911
      @alchemy1911  10 месяцев назад

      We appreciate that! Let us know if we can help you narrow it down!

  • @NCSUMAX
    @NCSUMAX 10 месяцев назад +4

    Fantastic Eli. A lot of us needed this. Thanks!

  • @rockylindgren5885
    @rockylindgren5885 10 месяцев назад +9

    Hilton Yam calls this the army marksmanship method.
    Glad to see alchemy putting out a video on how to take down a 1911 the right way

    • @alchemy1911
      @alchemy1911  10 месяцев назад +2

      The right way indeed

  • @robertcharlesworth6883
    @robertcharlesworth6883 8 месяцев назад

    This is also the Ed Brown preferred method, my bushing is so tight that it's almost impossible to turn at the end of the barrel. I have a two piece full length guide rod (also by Ed Brown) so I unscrew and remove the front of the guide rod first. It does take doing it a few times to get used to doing it this way, but I am comfortable with it now. Thanks for the video.

  • @bhoover14
    @bhoover14 6 месяцев назад

    Excellent video. Educate and entertain. In Eli we Trust.

  • @chrisboon4526
    @chrisboon4526 9 месяцев назад +1

    This was a very informative and easy to follow video, thank you Sir!

  • @rrr2cats
    @rrr2cats 3 месяца назад

    I like this method of disassembly, thanks.

  • @darylneal4478
    @darylneal4478 Месяц назад

    What do you think about the slide cut in the reciever for th disconnect? Good video lots of goo information brother. Thank you.

  • @tuttifongul2006
    @tuttifongul2006 5 месяцев назад

    i locked my slide with the safety, push the plug and rotate the bushing with my fingers. then i remove the plug as this is the least tensioned position. then ill pull the entire spring out, unlock the slide and the rest is, the rest.
    ive been doing this since i bought it in '03 and my CQB has never had any issues with any guide rods taking out light fixtures or grinding material into my bbl.

  • @steelluxuries
    @steelluxuries 11 месяцев назад +2

    Nicely explained.

  • @happynurse8706
    @happynurse8706 15 часов назад

    I used the old GI method on my Colt gold cup national match series 7450 years now the biggest reason is I don't want Spring tension when I'm removing to take down pin too many idiot scratches from doing it that way can't afford to mark my gun so I want all the pressure off so I remove it the old way I release pressure on that Spring then I freewheel the slide easily and can maneuver to take down pin to remove it

  • @GarryH-nd6tx
    @GarryH-nd6tx 5 месяцев назад

    Great video!

  • @snakeman48
    @snakeman48 Месяц назад

    This is the way I've always taken my 1911 apart. But I don't put them back together this way. My 1911's slide stop doesn't go back that easy. I use a piece of business card under it to allow me to rotate it in to position, and not mare the frame.

  • @powercouple560
    @powercouple560 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for the tip--!

  • @Nontacticalboy
    @Nontacticalboy 10 месяцев назад

    I do this since forever, always wondered why bother with the hastle of removing the barrel bushing first.

  • @forensicanatomy
    @forensicanatomy 11 месяцев назад +6

    Magnum PI!

  • @richardbriscoe8563
    @richardbriscoe8563 4 месяца назад

    Do your barrel bushing have 360 degree contact?

  • @kennethking3520
    @kennethking3520 2 месяца назад

    So would this method work with a Kimber with a full length guide rod? I don't understand why full length guide rods are frowned upon anyway, other than the .006 ounces they add. Geez. I like the fact that they keep the spring from kinking.

  • @johnalward2104
    @johnalward2104 10 месяцев назад +1

    this is a great video, but i’ll always remember your original tear down video on the shag carpet table.

  • @jerrystcokair8064
    @jerrystcokair8064 Месяц назад

    I take mine apart like that and I was called an idiot.
    Put it back together the same way.
    I guess idiots are not really stupid after all

  • @highxj
    @highxj 9 месяцев назад +1

    Might be a bit of a bear with the 24 lb spring in my NH 10mm's, but I'll give it a whirl. I don't want to scratch my spring plugs, ugh.

  • @mrmaddog69
    @mrmaddog69 10 месяцев назад

    Eli - you know about the ACW1776 SN Prime Elite Commander FS on Addicts right? Surprised you haven’t snagged it yet 😎

  • @DARTHDANSAN
    @DARTHDANSAN 7 месяцев назад

    I just got a 1911 and I’m having hard time putting it back together. I’m for sure don’t want the idiot scratch. Great video . I’m need friend help my put it back together. I’m never gonna take it apart again what a nightmare

    • @jamesgardner7352
      @jamesgardner7352 6 месяцев назад

      Right !!!that barrel catch pin doesn't just push back in so easy like they show

  • @franzisler221
    @franzisler221 7 месяцев назад

    DISASSEMBLY STARTS AT 1:48

  • @doranmaxwell1755
    @doranmaxwell1755 7 месяцев назад

    Does it work on a series 80 with GI guide rod?

  • @jacksmith8002
    @jacksmith8002 10 месяцев назад +1

    I'd rather address the bushing 1st and take the pressure of the recoil spring

  • @steveferguson8367
    @steveferguson8367 8 месяцев назад

    I don’t understand (I admit, I’m new to 1911s). In fact, just got my first one from ACW. I tried this way and hard a hard time doing it (compressing the spring, sliding the frame on with all that pressure, inserting the slide stop with spring pressure). My buddy came over and showed me how to assemble with no pressure on the spring (I guess that’s called the GI method?). It seemed a heck of lot easier. Am I missing something? What are the advantages of doing it this way? Will it affect gun function?

    • @alchemy1911
      @alchemy1911  8 месяцев назад +2

      I laid out the advantages in the video: the GI method will open you up to scratching your recoil spring plug, but more importantly, with the barrel in battery you're applying uncharacteristic wear to your bushing/barrel fit when the bushing is turned. This is the way many custom 1911 pistols are taken apart. As I stated, this method is something that you will need to practice, as it is more involved. However, once you know how to take apart a 1911 this way, you'll probably do it with all your 1911s- as I do.

  • @ChacoteOutdoorRecreation
    @ChacoteOutdoorRecreation Месяц назад +3

    You can eat in the restroom and do your business in the kitchen, but that don't make it right

  • @evantheman4643
    @evantheman4643 10 месяцев назад

    Could you field strip a ACW the G.I way I only have one hand so I can’t do the ACW way

  • @turkeyhunter7617
    @turkeyhunter7617 8 месяцев назад

    Cool 😎 👍

  • @edwinsane3769
    @edwinsane3769 9 месяцев назад

    Enlighten me pls? Don’t u need to stick a paperclip in to be able to remove barrel and spring? 1911 newbie here..

  • @toddprobasco9728
    @toddprobasco9728 10 месяцев назад +2

    Never seen someone wear a wool sweater under a wool sweater.

  • @pyeitme508
    @pyeitme508 11 месяцев назад +1

    Wow

  • @Georg-f5hj
    @Georg-f5hj 10 месяцев назад

    Tolles Video 😂du hast alles falsch gemacht was möglich wäre 😂😂 LOL

  • @jaysonmadlock2844
    @jaysonmadlock2844 10 месяцев назад

    Where is Rob at

  • @w.w.9047
    @w.w.9047 7 месяцев назад

    Jokes on you! I don’t take my Alchemy apart. I just shoot and lube it. Doing just fine so far.

  • @ronaldnocita1106
    @ronaldnocita1106 10 месяцев назад

    Cabot? Are you affiliated with that company?

  • @enricomandragona163
    @enricomandragona163 3 месяца назад

    That's a falasy about putting unnecessary wear on the bushing because it's no longer under a load once the plug is removed and the spring can expand! Put a little gun oil on it and remove the plug!! Unless you're in the battlefield i would do it the other way but once the slide is off rubber band it !!

  • @dragont6472
    @dragont6472 2 месяца назад

    OK, so this method prevents the plug from shooting out, but not the entire slide coming apart. A lot more dangerous than the traditional method.

    • @alchemy1911
      @alchemy1911  2 месяца назад

      Dangerous? What are you, made of glass?

  • @charles17508
    @charles17508 10 месяцев назад

    🎉🎉🎉

  • @JugglesGrenades
    @JugglesGrenades 10 месяцев назад +1

    Interesting.... but I will continue to take mine apart the way the US Army taught me.

  • @aarondbritt
    @aarondbritt 10 месяцев назад

    Does ACW offer full length guide rods?

  • @robertallen8841
    @robertallen8841 7 месяцев назад

    Tokarev’s are easier that way. I’ll stick with designers method and use the bushing….

    • @alchemy1911
      @alchemy1911  7 месяцев назад

      Oh yeah? You carry your gun with the hammer up like he designed (ref. 1911 & 1913 patent)?

    • @robertallen8841
      @robertallen8841 7 месяцев назад

      Has nothing to do with disassembly. There’s more than one way to do most things. Like watching some kid fumble with a pocket hammerless.

    • @alchemy1911
      @alchemy1911  7 месяцев назад

      @@robertallen8841 LOLOL.

  • @pinslayer4579
    @pinslayer4579 Месяц назад

    Little is more entertaining to me than alleged experts who are just absolutely full of $hit

  • @gdvan01
    @gdvan01 11 месяцев назад

    👍

  • @pauljensen6699
    @pauljensen6699 6 месяцев назад

    Who’s disassembling their 1911 any other way than this?

  • @msgt1942
    @msgt1942 9 месяцев назад

    This is the only way bushingless or compacts can be taken down so nothing new at all. I prefer the original old method! But am forced to do it in defenders officers compacts which is a pain. With a 5 inch its not so bad 16 lb spring, longer slide. On compact 22 lb spring shorter action uughh. The old way is NOT TRICKY AT ALL and u dont fight springs and can use to hands on slide release

  • @dg1234ify
    @dg1234ify 23 дня назад

    I'm quicker going the traditional method.

  • @HSmith-uk9hl
    @HSmith-uk9hl 10 месяцев назад

    ACW way? Been doing it that way for over 30 years after being shown how by a gunsmith who had been doing it for decades longer.

  • @Pkv88-b2s
    @Pkv88-b2s 9 дней назад

    how to make a science out of something banal.

  • @Rubeless
    @Rubeless 10 месяцев назад +2

    This takes three times as long.

    • @alchemy1911
      @alchemy1911  10 месяцев назад

      No…. It does not

    • @dcb805
      @dcb805 10 месяцев назад

      Sure does

  • @KITESWJS
    @KITESWJS 7 месяцев назад

    A whole lot of Bullsh#t ..... I've carried for over forty years without any problems !!!

  • @JohnBippus
    @JohnBippus Месяц назад

    Useless video. Should have used a more popular model, maybe a Kimber?

  • @lakesidemfg3552
    @lakesidemfg3552 10 месяцев назад

    Are you making click bait?

  • @DRay-or4tc
    @DRay-or4tc 4 месяца назад

    Only way to Field Strip.
    I’d see guys at the range fighting with BUSHING wrenches, twisting bushings off with pistol in battery, and think- really?

  • @DavidBrooks-c9v
    @DavidBrooks-c9v 10 дней назад

    I've done it both ways , don't see much difference .