Manual

FIELD STRIPPING

REASSEMBLY

• With the rear of the slide pointed in a safe direction and the

bottom of the slide turned up, replace the barrel in the slide

(Figure 21) while fitting it into the spherical barrel bushing.

This can be difficult as the fitting tolerances are particularly

tight between the barrel and the bushing (Figure 22 & 23). A

small amount of oil on the barrel can assist in this operation.

WARNING: Barrel to bushing alignment is critical.

You must use finger pressure only to align and

insert the barrel into the bushing. Patience and

practice is required since the clearance is precise

and minimal.

When the barrel is completely installed in the slide, its muzzle

will be flush with the end of the slide. With the barrel lug turned

up (away from the ejection port), insert the spring end of the

recoil spring guide assembly in the guide housing (Figure

25). Grasp the recoil spring guide bushing and pull it toward

you enough so the bushing can be securely engaged in the

small radial machine cut in the barrel lug. Be careful that it does

not become disengaged, fly out and cause injury. Make sure it

is properly centered in the cut as it will protrude from the slide

after assembly if it is not centered. Place a drop of oil on each

of 4 locations on the slide rails. (Figure 24).

• Holding the slide and recoil spring guide firmly in one hand,

move the rear of the slide onto the frame rails. Continue

moving the slide onto the frame by depressing the ejector

lever down into its respective frame slot (See Figure 26).

Position the slide so that the slide stop notch on the slide is

aligned with the slide stop hole in the frame. Insert the slide

stop and allow the slide to return to the "in battery" position.

Decock the hammer. Reinsert the magazine.

FIGURE 24

FIGURE 22FIGURE 21

FIGURE 23