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Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 Firearms
HANDGUN MAINTENANCE - DISASSEMBLY
Two Piece Guide Rod Removal
1. Insert 5/32” Hex wrench into the hex head of Outer Guide Rod
below the muzzle. Loosen the Guide Rod by turning counter-
clockwise.
2. Remove Outer Guide Rod from the handgun by pulling the Rod out
of the handgun towards the muzzle end.
Note: Most STI models have a one
piece guide rod assemble. When
holding the slide to the rear, place a
pin in the small hole in the guide
rod. Allow the slide to slowly move
forward until the spring cap catches
on the pin. The guide rod assembly
will be captivated and will remove
as one unit. Be careful when
handling the unit as it is under
spring tension.
One Piece Guide Rod Removal
1. Remove slide stop (page 22) and slide assembly (page 23.)
2. With the slide assembly off, turn it over exposing the bottom of
barrel and recoil system.
3. For the next step you will need a tool made. Take a standard paper
clip and straighten it out. On one end of the now straight piece make
a small 90° bend. The length of the “hook” should be about .100".
4. With your thumb push on the guide rod head thus compressing the
recoil spring. When a small hole appears in the front of the guide
rod, insert the “hook” into the hole. Slowly release recoil spring
pressure until the tool has captured the reverse plug. The captured
system will be removed by pulling the guide rod head towards the
rear of the slide. Keep the system captured for installation.
Note: with larger caliber firearms the recoil spring will be heavier
thus making it harder to compress.
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