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Member Section => Handguns => Topic started by: PegLeg45 on October 19, 2015, 04:59:44 PM

Title: 1911 Smart Wrench
Post by: PegLeg45 on October 19, 2015, 04:59:44 PM: Anyone tried one of these for pistols with extra-tight bushings?

http://www.realavid.com/1911-smart-wrench.html

http://www.amazon.com/Real-Avid-1911-Smart-Wrench/dp/B00TFXIKW8
Title: Re: 1911 Smart Wrench
Post by: Big Frank on October 19, 2015, 06:56:33 PM: It looks like it's well made and useful for some people but I don't need one.
Title: Re: 1911 Smart Wrench
Post by: alfsauve on October 20, 2015, 04:44:30 AM: Disappointed the other side didn't help you put it back together.

I've only got one 1911 and the collet isn't tight so I've never had a problem doing it by hand. Never had the spring go flying.
Title: Re: 1911 Smart Wrench
Post by: MikeBjerum on October 20, 2015, 07:22:08 AM: Looks like a big improvement over the standard wrench that has been around forever. However, once I learned how to break down a 1911 I have never needed the wrench. If you use a wrench I think this would be a great tool in your bag.
Title: Re: 1911 Smart Wrench
Post by: tombogan03884 on October 20, 2015, 08:46:42 AM: I've never started disassembly from the muzzle end. I do it by pulling the takedown pin first, and removing the slide assembly like JMB intended.
I guess you can't do it that way if you have a full length guide rod.
Title: Re: 1911 Smart Wrench
Post by: Pathfinder on October 20, 2015, 10:24:27 AM: <sigh> Of course, I just (as in 5 days ago) picked up Real Avid's 1911 Micro Tool, a mini-1911 wrench on a key chain. Cabela's didn't have this, else I would have gotten it instead as I prefer plastic around my handguns where possible, not steel. Oh well.
Title: Re: 1911 Smart Wrench
Post by: PegLeg45 on October 20, 2015, 11:20:43 AM: Quote from: tombogan03884 on October 20, 2015, 08:46:42 AM
I've never started disassembly from the muzzle end. I do it by pulling the takedown pin first, and removing the slide assembly like JMB intended.
I guess you can't do it that way if you have a full length guide rod.

I've done it both ways, but tend to do it the way you describe about 90% of the time.

I have several 1911's but only one has a bushing tight enough to need a wrench....and I have a Dillon for that, but this looks easier to use...... for $10, I might give it a go.
Title: Re: 1911 Smart Wrench
Post by: Conagher 45 on October 30, 2015, 03:33:17 PM: Like Alf I have only one 1911 and it has a full length guide rod which means carrying a multi-tool to the range in case I need to take it down for some reason. Haven't had to yet but it will happen on the only time I don't take it with me. Mine is a Rock Island Match and have had any hic ups with it at all.