Smallbore Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 I just ordered a slide racker for my pistol. Now I am wondering if I will have to remove it to remove the slide for cleaning? Any ideas from anyone? It is hard and awkward to rack the slide especially when the hammer is down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoganbillJ Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 More info on your current setup would be helpful. I assume an upright mount? Also, which slide racker you ordered will determine how easy it is to remove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallbore Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 It is a single stack 1911 in .38 super. I have the Barricade mount with stick shift. I ordered the G&B Custom slide racker from Brownells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 I have to remove my racker when I clean the gun - no big problem - just one screw, and it's off ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan550 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 That racker has to be removed in order to take off the slide for cleaning. It's the exact setup I have, and like Hi-Power Jack said, it's a one-screw removal......Simple. I don't use Lok-Tite on mine, so I have to be aware during a match to check it periodically to be sure it's still tight. It won't hurt anything if it comes off, but it's a pain to look for that one in gravel that's the same color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallbore Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 I might paint it just in case it does fall off. I would like to take the shroud off and polish it up or paint it but the guy I bought it from is adamant that I don't for fear of stripping the screws since they are so short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan550 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 AGREED! It needs to STAY on the gun! That's not something that you take off & on for cleaning or ANY other reason. Although you can do much polishing of it while it's still mounted. You can remove the "wings" to make polishing it easier, but leave it mounted to the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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