Posted: 1/28/2010 11:02:59 AM EDT
I broke my cherry and tore down my new-to-me Kimber just about all the way. I plan on giving it a thorough cleaning and replacing the MSH, slide stop, springs, grip screw bushing, and grip screws. I know the fun part is putting it back together  ! I'll be using a Wolff Service Pak I, Caspian slide stop, and a Guncrafters MSH. This was my first time doing this and it only took 30min after I found one of the lost springs. Any tips on what I should do while it's apart? How about assembly and fitting of the new parts?
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Part I would recommend:
Thumb safety Ed Brown or Wilson Combat hand fitted Grips personally I like the VZ Grips the Operator model MSH which you said is a good idea I hate the plastic ones You already did the FLGR replacement that would have been my other suggestion. |
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I oil the rails on the frame and inside the rails on the slide, in the frame it contacts the disconnector in that area, the barrel on the outside where the bushing slides over and bushing, the top of the chamber, in the slide where it locks up (you will see the two grooves cut inside, then I do a wipe down of all other areas where it leave a slight film of oil over the surfaces.
I use for this CLP during cleaning which leaves oil and RemOil to finish up in those areas I mentioned. Once I have oiled I remove the excess after I run the slide by hand and check to make sure everything operates properly. |
| Check out the bottom of THIS page for a good idea of where to lube and grease. |
| Get the Bill Wilson 1911 manual. It details a complete disassembly/reassembly and what/where to lube. Also what wear to look for on parts and replacement schedules. Best 1911 manual IMO. I strip mine down completely once a year to clean and lube in addition to regular field stripping/cleaning. |