 LVJD 
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Posted: 7/6/2012 5:34:51 PM
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Mike_314
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Posted: 7/6/2012 5:36:52 PM
Trade it in for a S&W 41.
Nothing is simpler to take down. |
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Posted: 7/6/2012 6:05:35 PM
Is that the one you are supposed to turn upside down to reassemble ?
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Shadeaux
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Posted: 7/6/2012 6:08:50 PM
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P08
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Posted: 7/6/2012 6:11:02 PM
First off pull the trigger and make sure the hammer is fully forward. When you put the main spring back in, make sure the hammer strut sits fully in the spring cup. These two things done properly the gun will go together in a snap.
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shotar
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Posted: 7/7/2012 12:55:59 AM
If all else fails, put it down, walk away, and try again later. It is pretty simple. The only vexing part as mentioned is getting the strut in the cup. Oh, and you don't need to break it down that far very often. I spray with rem oil, and wipe dry. whipe the bolt face and inside of the reciever, pull a bore snake through the barrel and call it good. Maybe once a year I take it down.
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Posted: 7/7/2012 1:07:20 PM
Originally Posted By P08:
First off pull the trigger and make sure the hammer is fully forward. When you put the main spring back in, make sure the hammer strut sits fully in the spring cup. These two things done properly the gun will go together in a snap. ^^^^^^^^ This is what you need to do correctly. Also as said above: walk away if you need some time to chill. |
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yamatitan
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Posted: 7/7/2012 1:14:20 PM
Its really not that hard...
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Posted: 7/7/2012 1:42:34 PM
Youtube is your friend. I also have a MK III and can take apart a Hi Power blindfolded but this is a different kind of beast.
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Posted: 7/7/2012 7:16:47 PM
Another attempt to keep the myth alive. It's not that hard once you do it once or twice. Perhaps if you provided some detail on which step is giving you trouble, we could help you out. Although I get the sense that you didn't come here looking for help.
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Posted: 7/7/2012 10:30:10 PM
Originally Posted By Captains1911:
Another attempt to keep the myth alive. It's not that hard once you do it once or twice. Perhaps if you provided some detail on which step is giving you trouble, we could help you out. Although I get the sense that you didn't come here looking for help. I can't get the hammer strut to sit correctly. The funny thing is I have two of these pistols. One is a Volquartsen that I have assembled from parts and the other is a factory MKIII and I have the same problem with both of them. It's brutal. |
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Posted: 7/8/2012 1:10:41 AM
ive had my son fly home at christmas only to hand me his mk 2 and say..I tryed to clean it in april.... fix it
you will figure it out.. |
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Posted: 7/8/2012 10:11:35 AM
Originally Posted By LVJD:
Originally Posted By Captains1911:
Another attempt to keep the myth alive. It's not that hard once you do it once or twice. Perhaps if you provided some detail on which step is giving you trouble, we could help you out. Although I get the sense that you didn't come here looking for help. I can't get the hammer strut to sit correctly. The funny thing is I have two of these pistols. One is a Volquartsen that I have assembled from parts and the other is a factory MKIII and I have the same problem with both of them. It's brutal. There's a YouTube video on reassembly where he talks about "the cheese" and the "dingle berry." Watch it. |
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Posted: 7/8/2012 10:37:52 AM
Yea, it is a stupid design. I haven't had one in years but this is what I used to do:
Start with the odd "cocking piece" (mainspring housing) outside the frame (locking latch open). Slip the lower frame on the upper receiver. Point the muzzle at the floor. Squeeze the trigger (keeping the muzzle pointed at the floor). Wiggle the pistol a bit. This orients the hammer into the dropped position with the spur in the correct position to accept the "cocking piece/mainspring housing." Keep the muzzle pointed at the floor. Push the pin on the top of the mainspring housing into the hole. This captures the upper receiver and locks the lower receiver to it. Now, see if the mainspring housing will just flop into the frame. If it does the spur on the hammer is not in the correct position over the depressed top plunger of the mainspring housing. Hinge open the mainspring housing a tad. Now gradually lift the muzzle. See if the mainspring housing will close fully in the frame. If you feel a bit of springy resistance (will not fully flop down into the frame) you are there. You will probably have to do this a few times. Drop the muzzle, gradually lift and see if you feel the resistance. You may have to squeeze the trigger again to reorient the hammer in the right position. Once you feel the resistance close the latch on the mainspring housing and see if the bolt operates normally. |
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Posted: 7/8/2012 9:50:20 PM
Originally Posted By yamatitan:
Its really not that hard... Nope, not that hard. |
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Posted: 7/8/2012 10:12:48 PM
I use one of these to help pull the strut into the correct position. 
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Posted: 7/12/2012 3:23:53 AM
Originally Posted By P08:
First off pull the trigger and make sure the hammer is fully forward. When you put the main spring back in, make sure the hammer strut sits fully in the spring cup. These two things done properly the gun will go together in a snap. I have had these where it is very hard to get it fully in place, |
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Posted: 7/12/2012 6:09:56 PM
Originally Posted By TUBBY:
Originally Posted By P08:
First off pull the trigger and make sure the hammer is fully forward. When you put the main spring back in, make sure the hammer strut sits fully in the spring cup. These two things done properly the gun will go together in a snap. I have had these where it is very hard to get it fully in place, Sometimes I have had to slightly pull the trigger while holding the pistol up- almost on it's back, to get the strut to fall back into place. I have had times where it caught on that little crossbar piece. I pull the trigger slightly and use the pick to pull it back. |
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