Kimber Full-Size 1911 Pistols - Manual (Page 13)

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3. Cock the hammer and push the slide rearward
until the semi-circular tab on the back of the
slide stop aligns with the semi-circular
disassembly notch in the bottom of the slide.
4. Push inward on the end of the slide stop shaft
on the right side of the pistol and remove the
slide stop from the left side.
5. Slide the slide assembly forward off the frame.
6. Remove the recoil spring through the opening
at the front of the slide.
7. Turn the barrel bushing counterclockwise until
the lug aligns with the opening andremove the
bushing from the front of the slide.
8. Remove the full length recoil spring guide
from the bottom of the slide by rotating it
away from the barrel and withdrawing it
towards the rear of the slide. The barrel link
can get in the way of removal. To stop this,
hold the slide inverted and rotate the link to
its full forward position. The guide rod can
now be lifted over the link.
9. Tip the barrel link forward to clear the recoil
spring tunnel. Then pull the barrel forward
clear of the slide.
The pistol is now disassembled for cleaning
purposes (field stripped).
Do not drop the hammer while slide is
removed from the pistol.
ASSEMBLY
To reassemble, follow steps in reverse order. The
most difficult procedure is often the alignment of
the barrel link with the slide latch hole in the frame.
The alignment can be seen through the hole and link
can be aligned by moving the slide very carefully
back and forth until it drops into place. Do not try
aligning the link and the semi- circular disassembly
notch and top of the slide stop at the same time.
Align the link first, insert the slide stop shaft and
then rotate the slide stop upward until it aligns with
the disassembly notch.
Install the recoil spring with
the open end in the recoil spring plug. Failure to
install correctly will result in damage to the Guide
Rod. Then push the slide stop inward until it is
properly seated.
CLEANING
Always run the cleaning rods from the chamber end.
1. Disassemble pistol as described in previous
section.