Manual

SLIDE STOP

SLIDE

MAGAZINE

BASIC DESCRIPTION OF MECHANISM

The 1911 .45 ACP has three main parts: frame, barrel

and slide.

The frame is fitted with guides in which the slide oper-

ates. Its grip is hollow to permit insertion of the maga-

zine, which is retained by the magazine catch.

The barrel has two transverse locking ribs on its rear

upper surface. They lock onto corresponding slots on

the inside of the slide when in firing position. The lower

rear end of the barrel is attached to the frame by a link

and pin. It can, in consequence, move a limited distance

lengthwise and downwards.

EXTENDED

PORTED SLIDE PROVIDES

GRIP SAFETY

POSITIVE EJECTION

The slide mounts on the frame from the front end, and

the distance of its rearward movement is controlled by

the frame abutment, which prevents it from being

thrown off the frame.

When the barrel and slide together are mounted on the

frame and the slide stop is in place, the slide stop pin

passes through the frame and the barrel link, locking

slide, barrel and frame together. The top of the slide

stop is serrated to provide positive traction for releas-

ing the slide from the open position.