3djedi Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 1) are there any videos on take down and proper cleaning. 2) Where do you hit the safety on your draw stroke? As your getting a grip? I seem to do it as the pistol is coming up out of the holster..... 3) I ordered grip tape when I ordered the pistol but the grip on the pistol is checkered. Do you put tape on top of that or does the checkered part come off? Sorry for the dumb questions but I've never owned a 1911 style or anything with a safety! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forgetful Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 2- Recommend to disengage when hands start to come together during draw stroke. Just practice. But honestly it doesn't really matter if you do it a little sooner or later. 1- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2zlYybeOG0 3- Idk, I find no need for grip tape with the sti stock grip, plenty aggressive as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3djedi Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forgetful Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) If it came with the recoil master though you have to use that little plastic tool to keep the spring compressed during dissembling. Oh Ya and since it has the bushing barrel that's slightly different disassembly. Edited August 23, 2013 by Forgetful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3djedi Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 No recoil master. You have to compress the spring and put a paper clip in the hole on the rod then pull the assembly out. Or turn the bushing and the spring launches out the front..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1911 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 If you are hell bent on using the grip tape, you'll probably have to sand the checkering down to make a suitable surface. I opted to send my grip to get it stippled. It was recontured and double undercut for a higher grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punished Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 The Sti video posted is what I use. I can't see the grip tape holding well on the checkering, may need to sand it down some. As for the safety, I do so when I drive the gun forward once my support hand has connected. This way, if there is an ND it is down range and not my leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3djedi Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 I assume its also safe to dry fire the hell out of this gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviesterno Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Yeah fine to dry fire. Just don't let the slide slam home on an empty gun. Messes with the disconnector a bit. Thumb cock the hammer and drop it or rack and let it forward with some resistance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 2) Where do you hit the safety on your draw stroke? As your getting a grip? I seem to do it as the pistol is coming up out of the holster..... I don't flip the safety off until I begin the press-out toward the targets. Flipping the safety off as the gun is leaving the holster strikes me as an unnecessary risk. I don't see how it saves any time. But I can certainly see a scenario for a dangerous accidental discharge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punished Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I assume its also safe to dry fire the hell out of this gun? Dry fire away. I use snap caps so I can run mag changes with out any issues as well. I have the fear of mashing my feed lips with out them. I leave a snap cap in the chamber and pull the hammer back with my thumb. With that said, I also dry fire without snaps caps as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarpenter82 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I learned how to dissy my first 1911 from youtube as well, it may seem daunting at first but the process is pretty straight forward and easy. One thing ive heard from buddies of mine that have never taken their 1911s apart is the fear of "breaking" something. Most likely you wont...but if you feel youre stalling out im positive you can post your delay here and we can walk you through it. Fully taking it apart will also help in understanding how the gun works, pretty damn neat if ya ask me. I had my grip stippled and it works perfectly. If, by chance i need additional grip ( oklahoma heat will make you sweat in places you didnt know could sweat) i simply put a dab of pro grip on the inside of weakhand and on the backside of stronghand fingers, locks that gun in like a vice. Any additional help you need, just hollar...then post on here:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinney Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 2) Where do you hit the safety on your draw stroke? As your getting a grip? I seem to do it as the pistol is coming up out of the holster..... I don't flip the safety off until I begin the press-out toward the targets. Flipping the safety off as the gun is leaving the holster strikes me as an unnecessary risk. I don't see how it saves any time. But I can certainly see a scenario for a dangerous accidental discharge. This +100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3djedi Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) 2) Where do you hit the safety on your draw stroke? As your getting a grip? I seem to do it as the pistol is coming up out of the holster..... I don't flip the safety off until I begin the press-out toward the targets. Flipping the safety off as the gun is leaving the holster strikes me as an unnecessary risk. I don't see how it saves any time. But I can certainly see a scenario for a dangerous accidental discharge. Thanks for the help guys! ok, I'll practice that way. I've been disengaging just as the pistol clears the holster. Does your thumb ride on top of the safety? That's how I've been doing it but it really kind of "pinches" the web of my hand...... Edited August 24, 2013 by 3djedi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 2) Where do you hit the safety on your draw stroke? As your getting a grip? I seem to do it as the pistol is coming up out of the holster..... I don't flip the safety off until I begin the press-out toward the targets. Flipping the safety off as the gun is leaving the holster strikes me as an unnecessary risk. I don't see how it saves any time. But I can certainly see a scenario for a dangerous accidental discharge. Thanks for the help guys! ok, I'll practice that way. I've been disengaging just as the pistol clears the holster. Does your thumb ride on top of the safety? That's how I've been doing it but it really kind of "pinches" the web of my hand...... Yeah, the right thumb rides the safety, once you disengage it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3djedi Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 How the heck do you guys reach the slide release? Quite a bit of slide lock reloads in IDPA....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1911 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I prefer using the overhand method using my left hand to slingshot the slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forgetful Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I can't. Short thumbs:-( Use your left hand thumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I can't. Short thumbs:-( Use your left hand thumb. Guess I have long thumbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH45 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 How the heck do you guys reach the slide release? Quite a bit of slide lock reloads in IDPA....... I put Wilson, extended slide stops on my IDPA guns because I have little hands. No matter what pistol I shoot, I have to rotate it to drop mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerburgess Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I drop the slide on a 1911 with the week hand thumb after seating the mag Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3djedi Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 How the heck do you guys reach the slide release? Quite a bit of slide lock reloads in IDPA.......I put Wilson, extended slide stops on my IDPA guns because I have little hands. No matter what pistol I shoot, I have to rotate it to drop mags. Have you tried a walther PPQ M2? I can reach everything without ever breaking grip. Awesome polymer gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3djedi Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Does sti make an extended slide stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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