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1M 9-1005-211-34

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARM Y , E C H II-C A L I A . U A L

DIRECT AND GENERAL SUPPORT


MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PISTOL, CALIBER .45,
AUTOMATIC, M1911A1

HEADQUARTERS,
.
DEPARTMENT
22 JUNE /964
OF THE ARMY
*TM 9-1005-211.34

Technical Manual HEADQUAR TERS,


DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
No. 9-1005-211-34 } WASHINGTON, D.C., 20315 e£ June 1964-

PISTOL, CALIBER .45, AUTOMATIC, M1911Al


PlU'agraphs Pagos

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Section I. General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 2
II. Descriptionanddata. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,5 3
CHAPTER 2. PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 7
CHAPTER 3. INSPECTIONS
Section I. General.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11-13 f2
II. Inspectionprocedures.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16 13-15
CHAPTER 4. GENERAL MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ".. 17-23 18,19
CHAPTER 5. REP AIR
Section I. Cartridge magazine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24-28 21
II. Barrelandslide group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29-33
III. .
Receivergroup.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34-38
22-28
28-37
CHAPTER 6. FINALINSPECTION.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. 39,40 38
CHAPTER 7. PREPARATION AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41-43 41
ApPENDIX REFERENCES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
INDEX ... 44

.This manual supersedes TM 9-29~1.1. 19 July 19~7.

1
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

Section I. GENERAL

1. scope Barrel and slide group


a. This manual is published for the in- Receiver group
formation and guidance of personnel re- Cartridge magazine
sponsible for direct and general support Troubleshooting
maintenance of the caliber .45 automatic Trigger pull test
pistol M191L/\1. It contains information Trigger pull correction
on maintenance which is beyond the scope Hand function test.
of tools, equipment, or supplies normally (2) Revises information on:
available to using organizations. Special tools and equipment
b. This manual contains a description Improvised tools
of and procedures for disassembly, in- Direct and general support main-
spection, repair and assembly of the cal- tenance.
iber .45 automatic pistol M191lAl. The (3) Deletes specific maintenance in-
appendix contains a list of current refer- structions for caliber .45 automatic
ences, including supply manuals, technical pistol M191l.
manuals and other available publications
applicable to the materiel. The mainte- 2. Direct and General Support
nance allocation charts are contained in Maintenance Allocation
TM 9-1005-211-12P/2. TM 9-1005-211- The publication of instructions for com-
35P contains a list of repair parts and plete disassembly is not to be construed
special tools. as authority for the performance by direct
c. TM 9-1005-211-12P!2 contains alist- and general support maintenance units of
lng of operator and organizational main- those functions which are restricted to
tenance repair parts and special tools. depots and arsenals. In general, the pre-
d. Lubricating instructions for the ma- scribed maintenance responsibilities will
teriel are contained in paragraph 23 of be reflected in the maintenance allocation
this manual. chart in TM 9-1005-211-12P!2. Supply of
e. The direct reporting of errors, omis- parts listed in the depot guide column of
sions and recommendations for improving TM 9-1005-211-35P will bemadetodirect
this equipment manual by the individual and general support maintenance only when
user, is authorized and encouraged. DA the emergency nature of the maintenance
Form 2028 will be used for reporting these to be performed has been certified by a
improvements. This form may be com- responsible officer of the requisitioning
pleted using pencil, pen or typewriter. DA organization.
Form 2028 will be completed by the indi-
vidual using the manual and forwarded 3. Forms, Records, and Reports
direct to:
Commanding General a. General. Responsibility for the
Headquarters proper execution of forms, records. and
U. S. Army Weapons Command reports rests upon the officers of all units
ATTN: AMSWE-SMM-P maintaining this equipment. However, the
Rock Island Arsenal value of accurate records must be fully
Rook Island, minois 61202 appreciated by aU persons responsible for
f. This manual differs from TM 9- their compilation, maintenance, and use.
2951-1 dated 19 July 1957 as follows: Records, reports and authorized forms are
(1) Adds pertinent information on: normally utilized to indicate the type,
2
quantity and condition of materiel to be (2) Ammunition. Whenever an accident
inspected, repaired or used in repair. or malfunction involving the use of
Properly executed forms convey author- ammunition occurs, firing of the lot
ization and serve as records for repair which malfunctions will immedi-
or replacement of materiel in the hands of ately be discontinued. In addition
troops. to any applicable reports required
b. Authorized Forms. The forms gen- in (1) above, details of the accident
erally applicable to units maintaining this or malfunction will be reported as
materiel are listed in the appendix. For a prescribed in AR 700-1300-E.
listing of these forms, refer to DA Pam
310-2. For instructions on use of these d. Report of Unsatisfactory Equipment
forms, refer to TM 38-750. or Materials. Any deficiencies detected in
the equipment covered herein which occur
c. Field Reports of Accidents. under the circumstances indicated in AR
(1) Injury to personnel or damage to
materiel. The reports necessary 750-5 should be reported immediately in
accordance with applicable instructions
to comply with requirements of the in cited regulations.
Army safety program are pre-
scribed in detail in AR 385-40. e. Equipment Improvement Recommen-
These reports are required when- dations. Deficiencies detected in the equip-
ever accidents involving injury to ment or materials should be reported.
personnel or damage to materiel using the Equipment Improvement Rec-
occur. ommendation section of DA Form 2407.

Section II. DESCRIPTION AND DATA

4. Description
a. The caliber .45 automatic pistol, the field will be maintainedusing M1911Al
M1911A1 (figs. 1 and 2) is a recoil-oper- repair parts.
ated, magazine-fed, self-loading hand d. For convenience of maintenance and
weapon. It contains an inertia-type firing replacement of repair parts., the M191lAl
pm that makes it impossible for the firing pistol is i6-ivided into groups and compo-
pin to discharge or touch the primer, ex- nents as indicated in figure 3.
cept on receiving the impact of the ham-
mer. The action of the recoil springforces 5. Tabulated Data
the slide forward, feeding a live cartridge
from the magazine into the chamber. The a. Weights.
weapon is now ready to fire again. Weight of pistol with
b. The pistol is designed to fire caliber magazine (empty) . . .. 2.437 lb
.45 cartridge ball ammunition and the Weight of loaded mag-
magazine holds seven cartridges. The azine with 7 rounds
upper cartridge is stripped from the mag- (approximate). ..,... 0.481 lb
azine and forced into the chamber by the Weight of empty
forward motion of the slide. The pistol magazine. 0.156 lb
will fire once at each squeeze of the trig- b. Trigger Pull.
ger and when the last cartridge, in the Pistols, new or repaired 5 to 6-1/2lb
magazine, has beenfired the slide remains c. Barrels.
open. The rate of fire is limited only by Diameter of bore. 0.45 in.
the ability of the operator to insert the Number of grooves 6
magazine and to squeeze the trigger. Length of barrel 5.03 in.
C. The M1911 pistols still available in Length of rifling (min.) 4.118 in.

3
Rifling, L.R. one turn in 16 in. e. BalJis tics.
Depth of grooves 0.003 in. Chamber pressure
d. Pistol, General. (maximum) 17,000 psi
Length (overall) 8-5/8 in. Muzzle velocity
Cooling system air (maximum) 830 fps
Height of front sight above Maximum range 1500 meters
axis of bore. . . . . . . . 0.5597 in. Maximum effective
Sight radius 6.481 in. range. 50 meters

ORD F2020

Figure J. Caliber.45 automatic pistol M1911Al-rig~t front view.

4
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ORD F7526
left rear view.
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Figure 3. Caliber .45 automatic pistol M1911 A 1 - exploded view.

6
CHAPTER 2
PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT

6. General
Rererence
Tools and equipment and maintenance Item IdenliCying Use
No.
parts over and above those available to the Fig. Para.
using organization are supplied to direct
and general support maintenance units for HOLSTER, PISTOL: 7791466 6 - To carry
pistol on
M1916, hip (black)..
maintaining and repairing the materiel. right hip.
ROISTER, PISTOL:
M7, shoulder
7791527 6 -To carry
pistol
7, Maintenance Ports
(black). under
Maintenance parts are listed in TM 9- left arm.
lOO5-211-3SP, which is the authority for ROD, CLEANING, 5564102 4 19b Used with
SMALL ARMS: brush
requisitioning replacements. cal. .45, M4. 5504036 to
clean bar-
8. Common Tools and Equipment rel bore
and cham-
Standard and commonly used tools and ber.
equipment having general application to
this materiel are authorized for issue by
tables of allowances and tables of organ- 10. Improvised Tools
ization and equipment. The list of improvised tools in table 2
applies only topersonnelperformingdirect
9. Special Tools and Equipment
and general support maintenance on the
Special tools and equipment (table 1) and pistol. Illustrations giving dimensioned
tool sets or hits are listed in and author- details are included to enable personnel
ized for issue in TM 9-100S-211-35P. to fabricate the tools if desired. The chief
This tabulation contains only those special value of these tools is for maintenance
tools and equipment necessary toperform personnel engaged in repairing a large
the operations described in this technical number of weapons. The following data is
manual, is included for information only, for information only.
and is not to be used as a basis for requi- Tab Ie f. Improvised Tools
sitions.
Table I. Special Tools and Equipment Re(erence
Item ,U3e
Rererence Fig. Para.
Identifying Use
Item No.
Fig. Pa.!!.. 32j
FIXTURE, riveting 7, 8, To rivet front sight
front sight. 21 in place on the
BRUSH, CLEANING, 5504036 4 19b To clean slide.
SMALL ARMS: M5 barrel TOOL, staking 9,32 37b To stake bushing in
bore. bore and bushing. receiver.
ch,amber. TOOL. staking 10,31 37b To stake plunger tub
FIXTURE, MEAS- 72747585,36 00 ~o check plWlger tube. tube iIi receiver.
URlNG, TRIGGER trigger
PULL: I
pull.
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~~ M5 BORE CLEANING BRUSH - 5504036


ORD F66 16

Figure 4. Special tools and equipment.

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ORD F5987

Figure 5. Trigger pull measuring lit1:ture 7t7J,758.

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CHAPTER 3
INSPECTIONS

Section I. GENERAL
11. Scope of the proper procedures for requi-
Thischapter provides specific instruc- sitioning supplies and equipment
tions for the inspection by maintenance and follow-up thereon.
personnel of materiel in the hands of (2) Command maintenance. Command
troops in the field, in .Ordnance shops, maintenance inspections will be
and in alerted units scheduled for oversea performed. at least" annually. The
duty. Troubleshooting information is in- purpose of the inspection is to
corporated wherever applicable as a nor- ascertain the serviceability of
mal phase of inspection. equipment, to predict maintenance
and supply requirements. and to
12. Purpose of Inspection determine the adequacy of facilities
Inspections are made for the purpose of and effectiveness of procedures.
(1) determining the condition of an item as Information obtained during the in-
to serviceability, (2) recognizing condi- spection should indicate future re-
tions that would cause failure, (3) assuring quirements for depot maintenance
proper application of maintenance policies and for replacement. as well as
at prescribed levels, and (4) determining disclose immediate needs for
the ability of a unit to accomplish its maintenance and application of
maintenance and supply missions. modification work orders. During
inspection, correction of deficien-
cies will be made on the spot when
13. Categories of Inspection practical. For additional informa-
In general, three categories of inspec- tion relative to these inspections
tion are performed by direct and general and the forms to be used therewith,
support maintenance personnel. refer to AR 750- E.
a. Inspection of Materiel in the Hands of b. Ordnance Shop Inspection.
Troops. (1) Initial inspection. This is an in-
(1) Spot check inspection. This is an spection of materiel received in
inspection performed on a percent- Ordnance shops for the purpose of
age of materiel in order to ascer- determining the degree of repair
tain the adequacy and effectiveness and parts requirement. This in-
of organizational maintenance and cludes determination of modifica-
supply. Included within this scope tion work orders to be applied.
is inspection of equipment to detect (2) In-process inspection. This is per-
incipient failures before un- formed in the process of repairing
serviceability occurs; inspection to the materiel, to insure that all
ascertain the availability and use parts conform to the prescribed
of technical and supply manuals and repair standards. that the work-
lubrication orders; inspection to manship is in accordance with ap-
determine the accuracy of records, proved methods and procedures,
authorized levels of equipment and and that deficiencies not disclosed
supplies, practice of supply econ- by the initial inspection are found
omy. preservation and safekeeping and corrected.
of tools. availability of repair (3) Final inspection. This is an ac-
parts and supplies. and knowledge ceptance inspection performed by
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a final inspector after repair has oversea duty to insure that such materiel
been completed, to insure that the will not become unserviceable or worn out
materiel is acceptable for return in a relatively short time. It prescribes
to user or storage. a higher percentage of remaining usable
c. Preembarkation Inspection of Mate- life in serviceable mate r i e 1 to meet a
riel in Units Alerted for Oversea Move- specific need beyond minimum service-
ment. This inspection is conducted on ability.
materiel in alerted units scheduled for

Section II. INSPECTION PROCEDURES

14. General
are disclosed, the deficiencies wffl
Warning: Before starting an inspection, be corrected on the spot or advice
be sure to clear the weapon. Do not actuate given as to corrective measures
the trigger until the weapon has been when applicable, or. if necessary,
cleared. Inspect the chamber to insure the materiel will be tagged for
that it is empty and check to see that no delivery to. and repair by Ordnance
ammunition is in position to be introduced.
Avoid having live ammunition inthe vioin- maintenance personnel.
(2) Determine causes of mechanical
ity of work area.
and functional difficulties that
a. Check to see that the weaponhas been troops may be experiencing and
cleaned of all corrosion preventive com- check for apparent results of lack
pound, grease, excessive oil, dirt. or for- of knowledge. misinformation, ne-
eign matter which might interfere with glect, improper handling and stor-
proper functioning or obscure the true age. security, and preservation.
condition of the parts.
b. Make an overall inspection of the (3) gee that all authorized modifica-
tions have been applied. that no
weapon for general appearance, condition. unauthorized alterations have been
operation, and manual functioning. Use made, and that no work beyond the
dummy cartridges. authorized scope of the unit is being
attempted. Check the index in DA
15. Inspection of Materiel in the
Hands of Troops Pam 310-4 and the current MWO
files for any MWO's printed after
a. General. Refer to AR 750-8 for re- this publication.
sponsibilities and fundamental duties of (4) Instruct the using personnel in
inspecting personnel, the nee e s sa ry notice prop e r preventive-maintenance
and preparations to be made. forms to be procedures where found inade-
used, and general procedures and methods quate.
to be followed by inspectors. Materiel to (5) Check on completeness of the or-
be inspected includes organizational spare ganizational maintenance allow-
parts and equipment and the stocks of ances and procedures for obtaining
cleaning and preserving materials. In the replenishmenta.
course of this inspection, the inspector (6) Check serial number stamped on
will accomplish the following: weapon for legibility.
(1) Determine serviceability, i.e., the (7) Note general appearance. Check
degree of serviceability, complete- exterior of materiel for missing
ness, and readiness for immediate or broken parts.
use, with special i:eference to safe (3) Check storage conditions of general
and proper functioning of the mate- supplies and ammunition.
riel. If the materiel is found un- (9) Initiate a thorough report on mate-
serviceable or incipient failures riel on "deadline", with reasons

13
therefore, for further appropriate back the hammer until the sear
action. engages the half-cock position
(10) Report to the responsible officer notch. Then squeeze the trigger.
any carelessness, negligence, un- If the hammer falls, the hammer
authorized modification, or tam- or sear must be replaced or re-
pering. This report should be ac- paired. Draw the hammer back
oompaniedbyrecommendationsfor nearly to full cock position. do not
correcting the unsatisfactory con- squeeze trigger, and then let thumb
dition. slip off hamme r. The hammer
b. Specific. The specific groups and as- should fall only to the half-cock
semblies to be inspected for serviceability notch. Replace hammer when it
are listed in TB ORD 587 and also are ap- falls past the half-cock position.
plicable to preembarkation inspection. (4) Disconnector test.
c. Safety Tests. Perform the following (a) With the pistol unloaded, cock
safety tests as indicated in (1) through (4) the hammer. Push the slide group
below. 1/4-inch to the rear (fig. 15) and
(1) Safety test (fig. 11). With the pis- hold in that position while squeez-
tol unloaded, cock the hammer and ing trigger. Let slide group go
press the safety upward into the
safe (locked) position. Grasp the
grip so the grip safety is depressed
and squeeze the trigger tightly
three or four times. If the hammer
falls. the safety must be replaced.
(2) Grip safety test (fig. 12). With the
pistol unloaded, cock the hammer
and without depressing the grip
safety point the pistol downward
and squeeze the trigger three or
four times. If the hammer falls
GRI P SAFETY
because the grip safety is de- NOT DEPRESSED
pressed by its own weight, the grip
~afety may ~e oorreotedby replac- ""e~~
mg sear sprmg.
(3) Half-cock position test (fig. 13 and Figure 12. Grip safety test.
14). With the pistolunloaded, draw

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ORD F6629
-. ORD F6631

Figure 11. Safety test. Figure13. Half-cockposition test(1 of C).

14
'Non, WITH HM'-MER If it does not fall, check the sear
BACK NEARlY TO FUll
COCK POSITION, lET spring for weakness. Also check
THUMB SLIP OFF HAMMER.
for a faulty disconnector which
would prevent hammer from fall-
ing. The disconnector should pre-
vent the release of the hammer
unless the slide group is in for,-
',~
wardposition, safely interlocked.
This also prevents the firing of
more than one shot at each
squeeze of trigger.

ORO F6633 16. Ordnance Shop Inspections


Figure 1.1;. Half-cock position test (f of fJ). a. Initial Inspection. Inspection proce-
dures outlined in paragraphs 14 and 15
forward, maintainingpressure on apply also to initial shop inspection. If
trigger. If the hammer falls, the materiel received in shops is not tagged
disconnector is worn and must be to indicate the nature of the repair, steps
replaced. should be taken to determine the cause of
(b) Pull the slide group rearward unserviceability and the estimate of parts
until slide stop is engaged (fig. required.
15). Squeeze trigger and release b. Troubleshooting. Table 3 lists mal-
slide group simultaneously. The functions, probable causes, andcorrective
hammer should not fall. If it actions. For troubleshooting within the
does, replace the disconnector. scope of operator and organizational main-
(c) Release the pressure on the trig- tenance, refer to pertinent operator's and
ger and then squeeze it. The organizational maintenance manuals, cov-
hammer should then fall (fig. 15). ering materiel contained herein.
Table 3. Troubleshooting

Matrunction Probable cause Corrective Action

FAILURE TO FEED. Dirty or dented magazine -- Clean magazine if dirty. Replace maga-
The top cartridge in the magazine 1s zine if dented. (para. 25. fig. 16),
not properly positioned. Weak or broken magazine Replace magazine. (para. 25, fig. 16).
spring.
Worn or broken magazine Replace magazine catch. (para. 370,
catch. fig. 30).
Improper assembly, maga- Assemble spring correctly. (par a. 27).
zine spring backwards.
Bent magazine follower Replace magazine. (para. 25. fig. 16).
FAILURE TO CHAMBER. IObstruction or dirty cham- Clean chamber. (para. 19b).
ber.
Weak recoil spring ------ Replace recoil spring. (para. 32 f, fig.
18).
FAILURE TO LOCK. Lack oflubrication of Apply oil to parts. lightly. (para, 23b).
The barrel locking ribs do not inter- operating parts.
lock with the locking recesses in the Burred or dirty barrel lock. Stone rough edges, clean barrel locking
slide. ing ribs or locking re- ribs. (para. 32a).
cesses.
Weak recoil spring ------- Replace recoil spring. (para.32f. fig.
18).
Broken barrel link------ Replace link. (para.32d, fig. 19).
FAILURE TO FIRE. Broken firing pin mmm
Replace firing pin. (para. 32 e, fig. 20).
The hammer fans but the primer of Bent or broken hammer Replace strut. (para. 37e, fig. 27).
the cartridge 18 not ignited. strut.

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Table 3. Troubleshooting - Continued

Malfunction Probable cause Corrective Action

Weak mainspring ReI!> lac e m ainsp ring. (para.37k, fig.


28).
FAILURE TO UNLOCK. Bro ken barrel link-------- eplace barrel link. (para. 32d, fig.
The barrel locking ribs do not disen- 20).
gage from the recesses In the slide. Broke" pin Replace pin. (para. 32d, fig. 20).
Broke" barrel link lugs--- Replace barrel. (para. 32b, fig. 20).
FAILURE TO EXTRACT. Broken or worn extractor- Replace extractor. (para.32g. fig. 20).
The cartridge case is not removed Dirtyor pitted chamber --- Clean chamber if pitting in chamber is
from the chamber. excessive. Replace barrel. (para.
32b, fig. 20).
FAILURE TO EJECT. Faulty extractor, does not Replace extractor. (para.M,. fig. ~
The cartridge case is not ejected position the cartridge case
from the pistol. for ejection.
Broke" ejector eplace ejector. (para. 37b, fig: 32).
FAILURE TO COCK. Worn cock notch F eplace hammer. (para. 37d, fig. 23).
Worn sear Replace sear. (para. 37f, fig. 30).
D efe c ti ve sear spring Rep lace spring. (para. 37g. fig. 29).
Worn or broken di8con- Replace disconnector. (pars. 31h. fig.
'lector. 30).
MISCELLANEOUS. Worn cock notch Replace hammer. (para.37d, fig. 29).
Two shots or more fired in succes-
sion by one trigger squeeze.
Hammer jumps out or fails to cock. Hammer and searpin Assembly hammer and sear pin
assembled from wrong correctly. (para. 33, figs. 23 and
side of receiver. 291.

c. In-Process Inspection. Detailed in- d. Final Inspection. Detailed instruc-


structions for in-process inspection of the tions for final inspection of materiel in
materiel are contained in the repair direct and general support maintenance
chapter together with applicable repair shops are contained in chapter 6.
instructions.

16
.~ MOVE SLIDE GROUP SLIDE GROUP
BACK l/4-INCH PULL TRIGGER
I"""
~

f
~.

""

NOTE: HAMMER SHOULD NOT


FALL WHEN SLIDE GROUP IS
RELEASED.

-, 'fL...",>.
POSITIONING SLIDE GROUP TO DETERMINE IF SLIDE GROUP IN REARWARD POSITION, PREPARING TO
DISCONNECTOR IS WORN. RELEASE SLIDE STOP.

TRIGGER

SLIDE GROUP IN FORWARD POSITION PRIOR TO TESTING


HAMMER. ORD F7630

Figure 15. Disconnector test.

17
CHAPTER 4
GENERAL MAINTENANCE

17. General c. Use of Tools


(1) Care must be exercised to use tools
This chapter provides the necessary in- that fit and are suitable for the task
structions on the general maintenance to be performed in order to avoid
procedures to follow. The followingmeth- unnecessary mutilation of parts
ods and procedures given in this chapter and/or damage to tools.
are to be carefully observed during repair (2) Special tools are listed in table 1
operations. This chapter includes the dis- and are provided for the mainte-
assembly and assembly procedures, re- nance of the materiel. These tools
placement of parts, use of tools, cleaning, will be used only for the purpose
finished surfaces, removal of burs. and for which they are intended.
instructions on lubrication. (3) Keep tools clean and work with
clean parts. Normal rules of good
18. General Repair Methods housekeeping must be observed.
a. Disassembly and Assembly Proce- 19. Cleaning
dures.
(1) In disassembling a unit, remove a. As assemblies are removed and dis-
the major subassemblies and as- assembled, component items should be
semblies whenever possible. Sub- placed in a wire basket and cleaned thor-
assemblies may be disassembled, oughly of all grease, oil, water and dirt,
as necessary, into individual parts. using dry cleaning solvent (SD). Dry
(2) During assembly. subassemblies thoroughly with clean wiping cloths and
should be assembled first, then oil lightly using general purpose lubricat-
installed to form a complete unit. ing oil (pL special).
Lubricate all component parts b. Clean the barrel bore, chamber, and
lightly before assembling. all parts that come in contact withpowder
(3) Complete disassembly of a unit is residues, using solvent cleaning compound
not always necessary in order to (pD 126). Cleaning rod M4. 5564102 (fig.
make a required repair or re- 4) and small arms cleaning brush M5.
placement. Good judgment should 5504036 (fig. 4) are used to clean the
be exercised to keep disassembly barrel bore. Saturate brush with PD 126
and assembly operations to a min- and run through barrel. Remove brush,
imum. clean the rod, insert two swabs in slot of
b. Replacement of Parts. rod and dry the bore thoroughly or until
(1) When assembling a unit, replace swabs appear clean after running through
all pins when necessary. Replace bore. Then use one swab saturated with
grip screws or bushings when PL special to oil inside of bore lightly and
damaged. all exterior surfaces to prevent corrosion
(2) All springs will be replaced if they or rust.
are broken. bent, cracked or if they c. On those component parts which con-
fail to function properly. tain a hard carbon residue, it maybe nec-
(3) If a required new part is not avail- essary to clean these parts with carbon
able, a reconditioned used part removing compound (P-C-ll1A). Cleaning
may be substituted. Such recondi- instructions are as follows:
tioned used parts will be examined Warning: Avoid skin contact. The com-
carefully to determine their serv- pound should be washed off thoroughly with
iceability. running water if it comes in contact with

18
the skin. A good lanolin base cream, after cracks in the shin, and in the case of some
exposure to compound, Is helpful. The use individuals, a mild irritation or inflamma-
of gloves and protective equipment is tion. Use only in well-ventilated places.
recommended. b. The use of diesel fuel oil. gasoline or
(1) Using a suitable container, fill with benzene (benzol) for cleaning the weapon
fresh compound. is prohibited.
(2) Before soaking components remove c. Store solvent cleaning compound (pD
loose grease; dirt and oil from 126) in a warm place, if practical. Do not
parts as indicated inparagraph 19a. dilute or add antifreeze.
Immerse parts, containing carbon Note: Sandblasting is permissible on nonworking
residue, in container. , surfaces for removal of dirt and rust.
(3) Allow barrel to soak for 2 hours
or until all traces of carbon have
21. Finished Surfaces
been removed.
(4) Rinse with water, kerosene, or a. All treated surfaces will be refinished
solvent. To effectively remove car- to match the appearance of new parts.
bon, brush with a stiff bristle b. For detailed information on finished
brush under running water. surfaces, refer to TM 9-1861.
(5) Wipe the parts dry and oil.
Note: P-C-IIIA is considered a supplement for
use in direct end general support maintenance levels 22. Removal of Burs, Screwheads
only in extreme cases and not as a substitute for
PD 126.
and Working Surfaces
d. Clean receiver, using dry cleaning a. During the entire life of the pistol,
solvent (SD). polishing and stoning are necessary to re-
e. On components that contain an ac- lieve friction and to remove burs caused
cumulation of light rust, use a clean cloth by usage. Burs on screwheads and like
moistened with PD 126. If this does not surfaces should be removed with a fine
suffice, use crocus cloth. Make certain it file or stone. Burs on such working sur-
does not scratch or alter the finished sur- faces as the receiver sliding rails, re-
faces. Remove all dirt and abrasives; oil ceiver housing areas and bearings should
surfaces before assembling parts. be removed with a file or stone and polished
f. New material and component parts, with crocus cloth.
received from storage for immediate use. Caution: Care will be exercised to stone
may have heavy accumulations of grease. or file evenly and lightly and not remove
Place material or components in wire more metal than absolutely necessary to
basket and lower in vapor degreasing vat maintaincorrect contours. Critical dimen-
or wash in dry cleaning solvent (SD). Dry sions of parts or assemblies must not be
thoroughly as indicated in paragraph 19a altered in any way that would affect the
and oil. Lubricate as specified in para- functioning or interchangeability of parts.
graph 23b.
g. For cleaning instructions of Ordnance b. Roughspotscausedbyscores, galling,
gouges and rust pits will be smoothed to
materiel. refer to TM 9-208-1.
enable all parts to operate normally. The
finish of the repaired component will be
20. General Precautions in Cleaning approximately that of the original finish.
a. Dry cleaning solvent (SD) is flam-
mable and should not be used near an open
flame. Fire extinguishers should be readily 23. Lubrication
available when using these materials. In a. Make certain all metal parts are
addition, they evaporate quickly and have cleaned and dried thoroughly in accord-
a drying effect on the skin. When used ance with instructions contained in para-
without rubber gloves, they may cause graph 19.

19
b. All metal parts will be lubricated by lubricate sliding surfaces to reduce fric-
applying a light coat of general purpose tion and assure free movement.
lubricating oil (pL special). As a part of c. Lubrication and preservation mate-
all assembly and installation operations, rials are listed in TM 9-1005-211-12P/2.

20
CHAPTER 5
REPAIR

Section I. CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE

24. Removal
27. Inspection
Refer to figure 16 for removal of car-
tridge magazine. Inspect the exterior of magazine (fig. 1'7)
for burs or other damage. Cheekior spring
25. Disassembly tension and for the correct assembly of
magazine spring.
Detailed disassembly of cartridge mag-
Note. Small spring loop must be up and to the
azine is not necessary for inspection. If front.
any part is unserviceable, replace maga-
zine.
28. Installation
26. Cleaning Refer to figure 16 for installation Of
Refer to paragraph 19 for cleaning. magazine.

.~.~
.

>':~
"0 T;~~,
:<.::
~ " ,.'~~i~~~
.~ .:
"'~

NOTE: PUSH DOWN TO RELEASE


SLIDE STOP WHICH RELEASES
SLIDE AFTER INSTALLATION OF
MAGAZINE. ~
'-~' ~
-~:-,

A -
REMOVING MAGAZINE, 8 -INHAlLJNG MAGAZINE.
ORO F6610

Figltf'e 16. Remove/install cartridge magaaine.

21
ORD F7629

Figure 17. Cartridge magazine


inspection points.

Section II. BARREL AND SLIDE GROUP

29. Disassembly
Note. White arrows, shown on illustrations, indi. spect the barrel for .pitting, bulges, and
cate removal or disassembly and black arrows as- sharpness of lands (fIgs. 23 through 25).
semblyor installation. b. Barrel must be straight. as deter-
Refer to figures 18 thru21 for disassem- mined visually, clean and free of corrosion.
bly of barrel and slide group. c. Pits in the chamber are allowable if
Warning: Wherever springs are found to they are not large enough to cause extrac-
be under tension or pressure, extreme care tion difficulties.
should be exercised when removing com- d. Pits as wide as b. land or groove and
ponents. Keep the finger and thumb over less than three-eights inch are allowable.
applicable components to prevent tnjuryto Barrels containing pits as indicated in
personnel or loss of parts. figures 23 thru 25 will be rejected.
e. Scattered or uniformly fine pits or
30. Cleaning fine pits in a densely pitted area are al-
lowable. Tool marks or scratches are
Refer to paragraph 19 for cleaning. accepted, regardless of length. Tool marks
will appear on lines running laterally in
31. Inspection (fig. 22) the grooves or may run spirally across
a Inspect the barrel for burs on the"ex- the top of lands.
terior and interior rim of the muzzle. In- f. Definitely ringed bores or bores
ringed sufficiently to bulge the outside
22
RECOIL
PLUG
SPRING
"0/ ,"
-~ '~

BARREL BEARING

VIEWING

0
MUZZLE END OF PISTOL.

n--..
/
/

COMPRESS RECOil
BARREL BEARING.
SPRING PLUG AND ROTATE
. ''''<.,~~
"".
~

"

-
tf!II

.
PLUG HELICAL SPRING

RECOil SPRING
PLUG
/ .

~ ~ ~ ')- ~!S~,~
\

~
..,., t t, ",
,?~..''''''
.

. ... t , .. "
, -

"'.,,-," '...'''' "


',"

REMOVE/INSTALL RECOIL SPRING PLUG AND SPRING.

- NOTE: ALiNE LUG OF


-SEARING WITH OPEN~
ING IN SLIDE.

A - TURN BEARING CLOCK- 8


WISE TO REMOVE, COUNTER- FOR INSTALLATfON!RE-
- BEARING POSITIONEDi
'
CLOCKWISETO INSTALL. MOVAl. n ,_u.,.l

ItfMOVE/INSTALL BARREL BEARING. COCK HAMMER FOR REMOVING/INSTALLING


SLIDE GROUP.
0iiI». ti66ti,c,;

Figure 18. Disassembly/assembly of barrel and slide group (1 of 4).

23
NOTE: PUSHPIN FROM

/
RIG HT TO LEFT TO RE-

.... ,
MOVE, AND FROM LEFT
TO RIGHT TO INSTALL. ....
UNSEAT/SEAT PIN PORTION OF SLIDE STOP.
rOsmoN SLIDE GROUP.

'-
"

REMOVE

~"'-'c
REMOVE/INSTAll SLIDE STOP.
REMove/INSTAll
GROUP.
SLIDE GROUP FROM RECEIVER
,~.
i

-
<~ ~
~. ~ :~
"",
BARREL GROUP
BARRE l
\ SLIDE GROUP

~, NOTt: BARREL LINK


MUST BE IN FORWARD
POSITION FOR RE-
MOVAL/INSTALLATION.

~
r----
REMOVE/lNSTAll BARREL GROUP.
1EM00000NSTALL RECOIL SPRING GUIDE. ORD F6611

Figure 19. Disassembly/assembly of barrel and slide grotJ,p(2of 4).

24
~'~j
~

,
NOTE: INSTALL FROM
RIGHT TO LEFT.

REMOVE/INSTALL

0/
BARREL LINK PIN.

.~~
.. REMOVE/INSTAlL

-~.,'
BARREL LINK.
. UNit

~~-,.......-_.-

F
-"
FIRING PIN FIRING PIN
"--\

~
'

.
.

('

STOP
"

~..

..."~---
--
REMOVE/INST AUF I R I N G PIN AND FIRING

REMOVE/INSTALL
SPRING . ... ..~

REMOVE NOTE: ALINE 5LOT Of


~ EXTRACTOR

-
EXTRACTOR WITH fllUNG
PfN STOP SLOT. ,.
'\. ~ j

,
. _:.
" ."
'. 1, T
I
F IRING PIN
STOP SLOT
-~SLOT
/,'

.~rJ :
!

.
j
I

,
!
I

.
A' -
CORRECT LOCATION OF 8 - UNSEAT/SEAT EXTRACTOR. C-' EXTRACTOR POSITIONED-.~
EXTRACTOR AT FIRING PIN
STOP SLOT. OlD "'1$
REMOVE/INSTALL CARTRIDGE EXTRACTOR.

Figure £0. Disassembly / assembly of barrel and slide group (3 of 4).

25
0/
RIVETING SIGHT
TO SLIDE
IMPROV ISED
RIVETING FIXTURE

'~~

.., , -
FRONT SIGHT ...
. REMOVE FRONT SIGHT. INSTALL FRONT SIGHT.

NOTE: REMOVE FROM


LEFT TO RIGHT, INSTALL
FROM RIGHT TO LEFT.
-~ ~
--
REMOVE/INSTALL REAR SIGHT. REAR SIGHT REMOVED.
ORD F6614

Figure £1. Disassembly/assembly of barrel and slide group (4 of 4).

surface of the barrel are cause forrejec- j. Inspect the recoil and firing pm
tion. However, faint rings or shadowy de- springs for weakness or breakage. The
pressions do not indicate anunserviceable free length of recoil spring should be
barrel and should not be cause for rejec- approximately 6-1/2 inches.
tion. k. Examine the extractor for wear,
g. Inspect the barrel bearing for burs weakness. broken lip or deformation.
and excessive wear. 1. Inspect the recoil spring plug, recoil
b. Inspect slide for breaks or cracks, spring guide. firing pin stop, barrel link
especially around the ejector port, Inspect and pin for burs and distortions.
the interior grooves and ejector port of
slide for excessive wear and burs. Check 32. Repair
for loose front or rear sights. a. Remove burs on exterior and interior
f. Inspect the firing pin for wear or rim of barrel and barrel chamber by using
shortness. The pin, as manufactured. has a fine stone.
an overall length of 2.290 to 2.296 inches. b. Replace barrel if cracked, bulged or

26
BORE
FIRING PIN
STOP 5013205
~

8ARREl LINK
5013198
- j
~ tr-- LlNK PIN
_
~~PRING ,
~

~.n
-
5013199

,
FIRING PIN,
~
- "
CARTRIDGE
LEXTRACTOR
6008598
M

RECOIL SPRING
PLUG 5013201 ~

6008599

HELICAL RECOil SPRING


501 3200
- ,~-.
.lIT ,# r ,

RECOIL SPRING GUIDE


6008597
-
ORD F6615

Figure ee. Barrel and slide group - inspection points.

...
._r i'--~
pits are larger than the width of a land or
~~~ M~- 1
groove or more than three-eighths inch in
- length. Also, replace barrel if link lugs are
-
~
,
"
.
,"" ","
, ,

~! ORD F6619
damaged or broken.
c. Replace barrel bearing if worn. Re-
Figure S$. Interior of barrel showing stiglit pitting move burs using a fine stone.
and sharp lands - cutaway view. d. Replace barrel link and/or pm if
worn, deformed or damaged.
. . .
--
e. Replace worn, damaged or short fir-
~ -..,~"- .
."'..
mg pm.
- " -. .. c ~,..,..~
.' ~"
"
f. Replace "cracked or we ak recoil
ORD F6620
and/or firing pm spring.
Figure e4. Interior of barrel showing pitting and g. Replace extractor if worn or lip is
dull lands - cutaway view.
broken.
h. Remove burs from recoil springplug
and guide. Replace, if worn or damaged.
i. Replace front or rear sights if dam-
ORD F6621 aged to such an extent that the contour of
either sight would be insufficient for ac-
Figure £6. Interior of baN'el showing pitting, wom
lands and burs ctltawayo view. - curate sighting of weapon.
27
j. If front sight is loose; restake, using 33. Assembly
riveting fixture. Refer to figures 18 thru 21 for assembly
k. Jf rear sight is loose, remove sight, of barrel and slide group.
peen top portion of dovetail slot and re- Note. Whenassem bling firing pin and recoil springs,
place rear sight, usingbrass drift (fig. 21). small loop of springs 'will be to the rear.

Section III. RECEIVER GROUP

34. Disassembly lanyard loop for being bent. worn or dam-


aged.
Refer to figures 26 thru 32 for disas- m. Inspect grips for cracks and worn
sembly of receiver group. checkering.
n. Inspect the receiver housing (fig. 35)
35. Cleaning for wear or burs in the slide mating
Refer to paragraph 19 for cleaning of grooves. Inspect the receiver for deforma-
reCeIver group. tion. Check to see that the plunger tube,
ejector, ejector pin. and grip screw bush-
36. Inspection ings are not burred or worn. Check the
mainspring housing mating grooves in the
a. Inspect the trigger for burs and wear receiver for burs. Check slide stop notch
(fig. 33). Inspect the half-cock position for oversize or wear.
notch and full-cock notch of hammer for
cracks, chips or wear. Make certain the 37. Repair
hammer strut is not bent or cracked.
b. Inspect the sear for worn or chipped a. Remove burs from slide mating sur-
tips or worn lugs. faces of receiver housing and mainspring
c. Inspect the sear spring for broken housing mating surfaces, using a fine
leaves, cracks and tension. stone.
d. Inspect disconnector for burs and b. Replace slide stop plunger and safety
wear. plunger, and ejector if worn or damaged.
e.Inspect the grip safety for burs, wear Replace plunger tube using stakingplunger
and cracks on the tip which engages the tube tool. Replace all bushings that have
trigger. been removed from receiver housing, using
{. Inspect the p~n portion and lug of staking bushing tool.
sakety for wear or damage. c. Remove burs from trigger, replace
g. Inspect the helical compression hous- if worn or damaged.
ing spring (fig. 34) for cracks and tension. d. Replace hammer if cracked. chipped
h. Inspect mainspring cap pin. detent or worn.
plunger, and straight-headed pin forburs, e. Rep 1 ace hammer strut if bent,
wear or damage. cracked, worn or damaged.
i. Inspect for bent or worn mainspring /. Replace sear if lugs are worn and
housing pin and spring pin. tips are worn or chipped.
j. Inspect slide stop, slide stop plunger g. Replace sear spring if leaves are
and safety plunger for burs, wear or dam- broken or cracked, or tension is weak.
age. h. Remove burs from disconnector, re-
k. Inspect magazine catch and magazine place if worn or damaged.
catch lock for burs and wear. Check mag- i. Remove burs from grip safety, re-
azine catch spring for tension and damage. place if cracked or worn on tip.
1. Inspect helical compression spring j. Replace safety if worn or damaged.
(housing) for burs on mating surfaces and k. Replace the helical compression

28
v .(
I'.

~ \\
\
~ \

.
\
\

\
':t

REMOVE SAFETY, RELEASE HAMMER PRIOR TO REMOVING


HAMMER PIN.

.~
-~ "-
~
\

\ .~ HAMMER
\.
..... GROUP
\,

;i

"'\
\.

REMOVE HAMMER PIN. REMOVE HAMMER GROUP

MAINSPRING
HOUSING
PIN

~
.
...""
n '
i-- J\. \,
REMOVE MAINSPRING HOUSING PIN. REMOVE MAINSPRING HOUSING ASSEMBLY.

ORD F6622

Figure £6. Disassembly/assembly of receiver group (1 of 7).

29
.:!~--
,

INSTAll MAINSPRING HOUSING PIN.


. /

RELEASE HAMMER AND


STRUTINTO MAINSPRING
POSITION HAMMER
HOUSING ASSEMBLY.
;.
HAMMER

c')

r ~
- -"""
)

INSTALL AND POSITION SAFETY. coCK HM\MER PRIQR TO INSTALLING SAFETY.

I
GRIP
SAfETY
./ "
/-~ -~/
(
J
CC'~

"
HAMMER STRUT

I
itr .1
~

.
,
'I

MAINSPRING
./- HOUSING
ASSEMBl Y

~L :;;

DROP HAMMER STRUT AND INSTALL GRIP SAFETY. PARTJAll Y INSTALL MAINSPRING HOUSING ASSEMBLY
TO HOLD SEAR SPRING IN POSITION.
ORD F6623

Figure 27. Disassembly/assembly of receiver gt'oup (2 of 7).

30
NOTE: WHEN INSTALLING
HEAD OF PIN SHOULD BE
HAMMER
DISCONNECT ON LEFT SIDE.
~- Jr' ilia.

",..
.,
SEAR -.-
SPRING -/-.~
SEAR
SPRING

.'-..

.~~
REAR VIEW SHOWING
LOCATION OF SEAR SPRING ... INSTALL HAMMER AND HA./vIMER PIN.
'.
RAISE HAMMER STRUT AND INSTALL SEAR SPRING.

0~-~, 0/ I}--PJN

l .../
/
jr
" .....
NOTE: REMOVE PIN
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT
INSTALL FROM RIGHT
TO LEFT.
~H~"

STRUT PIN

HAMMER STRUT

~~ ....
REMOVE/INSTAll HAMMER STRUT PIN. SEPARATE/CONNECT HAMMER STRUT AND HAMMER.

0
~

"."
.J-
DEPRESSSPRING

MAINSPRING
HOUSING
l PIN
~
.-o/~-----
~"', \

"10"

.
ASSEMBLY

INST'

j:,.
REMOVE/INSTALL STRAIGHT HEADED PIN. REMOVE/INSTALL MAINSPRING, CAP PI~f HELICAl
COMPRESSION SPRING AND DETENT PLUNGER.
ORD F6624

I'igure £8. Disassembly/assembly of receiver grou.p (3 of 7).

31
MAINSPRING' HOUSING

DETENT PLUNGER :-..--.....-

~
-"'"-c~'"'~--:::

~MAINSPRING
CAP PIN

HELICAL .
COMPRESSION SPRING
1

. ...
-
..~ REMOVE.I~IST ALL LANYARD LOOP SPRING
SEPA,RATE/COfyNtCT GEH"NT PLUNGER, HELICAL
, COMPRESSION SPRING AND MAINSPRING CAP PIN, PIN.

0- 0-' ../)

~, "
HOUSING \~ I JGRIP
SPRING PIN

~ f
....

lOOP~
....

SEPARATE/CONNECT LANYARD LOOP. REMOVE GRIP SAFETY.

~~-

.~~""'-r-)
,~~,

~'\
"

~N \
/

/
I NOTE: REMOVE

/.
PIN FROM RIGHT
TO LEFT. WHEN
INSTALLING, HEAD
OF PIN SHOULD BE
ON LEFT SIDE.
/
~"~--,,,_.,~-~ ~~ ~

f,
IEMOIf SEAR SPRING. REMOVE/INSTALL SfAI( PH":.

ORD F6625
,
,..'~u'.

Figure 29. Disassembly/assembly of receiver (I1'Oup !; Cij i).

32
.
CUTAWAY VIEW SHOWING
DISCONNECTOR.

SEAR LUG
LOCATION

~
DISCONNECTOR.
,.
OF SEAR AND

SEAR
REMOVE/INSTALL

TURN lOCK AS

-
\
INDICATED 90 DEGREES.
-I
0
\
SEAR AND

\- Vi
j/,
DISCONNECTQR

SEPARATE/CONNECT SEAR AND DISCONNECTOR. UNLOCK/LOCK CATCH POSITIONING CATCH


GROUP GROUP
REMOVE/INSTALL MAGAZINE CATCH GROUP.

--:~
~ M7NE
CATCH
"0/
\\~ 0 .-
t.t':',

P "
-
MAGAZINE

~S~I~

/~(: 'TRIGGER
NOTE: AliNE MAGAZINE CATCH ;,y
"
lOCK LUG WITH MAGAZINE )}: -

.- CATCH OPENING. LUG


./
Y N'

N
MAGAZINE
TURN CLOCKWISE FOR CATCH LOCK
INSTALLATION, COUNTER-
, ,/
... CLOCKWISE FOR REMO VAt.
I'
,
0 .......
~
SEPARATE/CONNECT MAGAZINE CATCH LOCK AND REMOVE/INSTALL TRIGGER.
MAGAZINE CATCH SPRING. ORD F6626

Figu.re 30. Disassembly/assembly


of receiver grou.p (5 of 7)

33
0/'
y,/C--~--"''''''''~- TUBE

SPRING

SAFETY PLUNGER
....
REMOVE/INSTALL SLIDE STOP PLUNGER, HELICAL COMPRESSION SPRING AND 5AFETYPlUNGER

~ '0/,

,~-".

REMOVE/INSTALL
_0"

GRIP SCREWS.
. LEFT HANDV-:
GRIPI:

~-<'J(
~
~

;- ?~
..:b,,'
SCREW:~~;~"~

REMOVE/INS TALL PLASTIC

\ \
'
'"
,..
,,'

GRIPS.
...
SCREW

" :,-n STAKING TOOL

. ,/"

UNSEATING PLUNGER TUBE INST ALl/STAKE PLUNGER TUBE ON RECEIVER.

ORD F6627

Figure 3,. Disassembly/assembly of receiver group (6 of 7).

34
'0/
NOTE: REMOVE PIN FROM' ~I \
LEFT TO RIGHT. JNST All .;,J. \
FROM RIG HT TO LEFT. '.i ~.;

I'
PIN LOCATION

...

REMOVE PLUNGER TUBE REMOVE/INSTAll EJECTOR PIN.

REMOVE/INST ALL CARTRIDGE EJECTOR.

PUNCH
GRIP SCREW
BUSHING
8USHtI'G
STAKING TOOl.
~-------

_.~.
INST All AND STAKE GR'P SCREW BUS HI N GS

ORD F6628

Figure 3£. Disassembly/assembly


of receiver group (7 of 7).

35
HMWER STRUT
HAMMER PIN - m~ -1 PIN - 5013207

TRIGGER - 6147780

~ ~~..-~
HAMMER STRUT
- 6008600
DJSCONNECTOR - 6008603

SAFETY - 5503840

~SE"" -
~iOO860'
/
~SEAR PIN -5013211
ORD FUI7

Figure 33. Receiver group - inspection points (1 of 3).

SLlDE STOP - 6008595 MAGAZINE CATCH - 6008609 MAINSPRING CAP PIN - 5013209

~ MAGAZINE
SPRING

SLIDE STOP
PLUNGER
5013]93
-
CATCH
- 5013217 MAINSPRING HOUSING PIN
SPRING PIN
16562-119
- 5013212
- 969C6-

SAfETY
PlUNG ER
5013195
SLIDE STOP PLUNGER
~ MAGAZINE
CATCH lOCK
- 5013218

HElICAL COMPRESSION
SPRING -50131 S4

~ .
DETENT
PLUNGER-
501 3213

MAINSPRING
ASSEMBLY -
HOUSING
5564058
GRIP SCREWI
- 6019023 r--:tr ----- OIlD F66 i8

Figure 34-. Receiver group - inspection points (2 of 3).

spring (housing). if damaged or tension is pin. Replace, if worn or damaged.


weak. m. Replace mainspring housing pin and
1. Remove hurs from mainspring cap spring pin if bent or worn.
pin, detent plunger. and straight headed n. Remove burs from slide stop, slide

36
aUSHING
!
GRIP SCREW
-6019022

Figure 35. Receiver group - inspection points (3 of 3).

stop plunger and safety plunger. Replace, q. Replace grips if broken or cheoker-
if worn or damaged. ing is worn.
o. Remove burs from magazine catch
and magazine catch lock. Replace if worn.
Replace magazine catch spring if damaged 38. Assembly
or tension is weak.
p. Remove burs from the mating sur- Refer to figures 26 thru 32 for assem-
faces and mainspring housing. Replace bling of receiver group.
lanyard loop if bent or damaged.

37
CHAPTER 6
FINAL INSPECTION

39. General 40. Specific Inspection Procedures


Pistols turned in for repair may be a. Visual Inspection. Visual and overall
assumed to have defects caused by use or appearance of the pistol should be approxi-
neglect. When they were accepted as new mately that of a new weapon. All exposed
weapons, the parts composing them were metal surfaces are to have a phosphate"
dimensionally correct and made of the finish. The color will range from black to
proper material. The inspection of these medium light gray. Bright surfaces are
weapons after repair will differ from the objectionable from standpoint of visibility
inspection procedure used in the manufac- when they are capable of reflecting light.
turing plant in that at ten t ion will be All outside surfaces will be free of burs
directed to wearing surfaces, parts that or deep s era tc he s. Barrels must be
might crack or break due to high stress straight, clean and free of rust andpowder
or fatigue, and evidences of corrosion. fouling and free from bulges and rings.
These defects do not evidence themselves Pistols must be complete. All applicable
by uniform reduction in a given dimension modifications must be applied. The serial
but show up as a chipped edge, a partially number must be legible and all parts must
worn surface, or an eccentric hole. Agage be free of rust. Visually inspect the follow-
used in manufacturing is merely a means mg:
of comparing an unknown dimension with a (1) Check front and rear sights, make
known one to judge whether a piececomes certain they are tight andproperly
within tolerances. Mter this piece is worn alined.
through use. the change in dimension is (2) Check for split or damagedplastic
more easily detected in many cases by grips and loose grip screws.
comparing with adjacent, surfaces; the b. Functional Inspection.
piece in itself becomes a gage. Visual (1) Check functIoning of safety. Refer
inspection, therefore, is far more applic- to paragraph 15c(1).
able in these cases and gaging is limited (2) Check functioning of grip safety.
to those dimensions that are critical or Refer to paragraph 15c(2).
that may be more advantageously meas- (3) Check functioning of hammer or
ured than compared. Inspection of non- sear. Refer to paragraph 15c(3).
critical parts (parts that do not ordinarily (4) Check functioning of disconnector.
cause malfunctions) will be limited to ap- Refer to paragraph 15c(4).
pearance and the presence of cracks or (5) Upon completion of inspection, pis-
flaws. The dimensions and tolerances tols will be properly cleaned and
placed on the parts (and gaging used during lubricated ,(para~aphs 19 and 23).
manufacturing) were for the sole purpose o. Trigger Pull Test. Check the trigger
of insuring interchangeability. Even if the pull using trigger pull measuring fixture
dimensions of such parts are worn con.. (figs. 5 and 36) and in accordance with
siderably below drawing tolerance, func- instructions indicated in (1) and (2) below:
tioning and interchangeability will not be (1) With the safety unlocked, rest the
adversely affected and the parts are con- weight on the floor and hook the
sequently aoceptahle. The serviceability notched portion of the rod over the
of the material must also be determined cen ter portion of the trigger.
by conducting inspection as described in Note. Make certain the rod does notcon-
paragraphs 13 through 16. tact or rub any portion of the pis to I and that

38
rod and barrel are pafallel. Empty magazine
must be installed when checking trigger
d. Correctin~TriJ!g!j}r Pull.
pull.
(1) Trigger pull too light. This is evi-
(2) Depress grip safety and carefully dence of a worn cocking notch on
raise the weight from the floor. the hammer, worn or damaged sear
When using the 5 pound weight or a weak helical compression
(minimum), the trigger should not housing spring. Examine the com-
release the hammer. When using ponents for wear or damage. If
the 6.5 pound weight (maximum), trigger pull cannot be corrected by
the trigger should release the stoning, replace with new compo-
hammer. nents as required.
Caution: A slow or steady lift (2) Trigger pull excessive. T his is
must be utilized to assure a true evidence of burs or surface irreg-
and accurate check. ularities on the hammer full-cook
notch or sear. A helical housing
spring that is damaged or too strong
.~ and/or interferences or binding
between the mating surfaces of the
('
pertinent parts within the receiver
/ . group are other probable causes.
If the trigger pull cannot be cor-
rected by stoning, replace with new
V components as required.
(3) Creep in trigger. Creep is defined
as a perceptible movement of the
i
I
trigger after the slack has been
taken up and before the hammer is
I SAFETY
I
OFF
released. It is caused by rough or
;:;11 t HAMMER
COCKED uneven mating surfaces of the sear,
COMPRESS hammer, and disconnector and also
GRIP SAFETY by unserviceable sear and hammer
( pins. If the creep cannot be cor'"
rected by stoning, replace with
new components as required.
Caution: While stoning. critical
dimensions should not be altered.
e. Hand Function Test.
(1) Place three dummy cartridges in
TRIGGER PULL magazine (fig. 37). Insert magazine
MEASURING FIXTURE in receiver group. Release slide
7274758
stop. This action would cause bar-
rel and slide group to move for-
ward. At the same time, a dummy
cartridge will be stripped from
magazine into chamber of the
weapon.
5.0 POUNDS MIN.
(2) Release safety (fig. 38).
6.5 POUNDS MAX. (3) Squeeze trigger, allowing hammer
to fall (fig. 39). Continue test until
third cartridge has been ejected
from the pistol, simulating dry
ORD f6609 firing.
(4) When last cartridge is ejected.
Figure 36. Checking trigger pull. slide group should remain looked

39
in open position by slide stop (fig. quired functioning test will be cor-
40). reoted by replacement of defective
(5) Pistols that fail to meet the re- components.

-~',",

;"I'~

CAL. .45 Dl,.W.MY . ,'~


CARTRIDGES //'1(

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/
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'.
;1
CARTRIDGE
MAGAZINE
'

,
'

.
.

.
y~
'\..,~":
~~_.,_c-
.

ORD f6636

Figure :17. Position of hands when loading ORD F6644


weapon -left front view.
FiglJ,f'e 38. Hammer cocked - read;; to begin
function firing.

~-

,
,
'<J'~ "~
.. " -~\"'~
-

-~~,,~ ~

'"1
~.~
~.
g~-:" \
'\

SLIDE S1O'_~ >..


.~

r---
'\ "J
0.0.',.;,.
'-:\~;
Figure 40. Slide group locked in open position
. after last cartridge is tired.
.. ORD F6634~-

Figure 39. Weapon in battery position.

40
in open position by slide stop (fig. quired functioning test will be cor-
40). reoted by replacement ofdefective
(5) Pistols that fail to meet the re- components.

-' -'"

CAl..45 DUMMY
~
CARTRIDG ES /y..~
.
\

; (,'" }<' \

~,r.
'"
,

-lIfIl' ~
r~ '
CARTRIDGE"
.- "I ' MAGAZINE
V
I ORDF6636

Figure :17. Position of hands when loadin(] ORD F6644


weapon -left front view.
Figure 38. Hammer oooked - ready to begin
funotion firing.
-,
~
'.

"

-",
v
, ~..,"'~
...'~'
" , \ ~
""";~\.."'~'
<:,\~:,.~,
c
""".',
'{ ,,~.., ,',

~
"

/'
'{ SLIDE
SlO':',
~
'.
"
~"
", ,
~'
Figure 4°. Slide grOTJ.plooked in open position
. after last cartridge is fired.
.. ORD F6634,

Figure 39. Weapon in battery position.

40
CHAPTER 7
PREPARATION AND
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

41. Preparation
a Cleaning. All metal parts shall be Make certain they are adequately blocked
thoroughly cleanedbyprocess C-3 of Spec- to prevent movement during handling and
ification MIL-P-1l6C. Surfaces of parts shipping. Mter closure, apply two flat steel
subjected to burned powder residues will straps around the box.
Note. For further pertinent information and guid-
be cleaned with solvent cleaning compound
(pD 126) conforming to Specification MIL- ance in preservation, packaging and packing of the
above named materiel. refer to TM 38-230.
C-372B.
b. Drying. All surfaces will be thor- 42. Marking Instructions
oughly dried by wiping with clean cloths or
by blowing the surface with a blast of clean Standard and precautionary markings
dry compressed air from a line equipped will be applied to boxes as prescribed in
with filter moisture traps. TM 9-200.
c. Preservation. Pistols will be coated
with a lubricating oil (pL special) making 43. Shipping Instructions
certain all surfaces are covered, including a. Responsibility. When shipping the
the entire bore of barrel. pistol the officer- m -charge of preparing
d. Packaging. Each pistol will be indi- the shipment will be responsible for
vidually wrapped in a heavy-duty grease- properly processing the materiel for ship-
proof paper. All protruding edges will be ment. including the preparation of Army
cushioned, using several thicknesses of shipping documents.
grease-proof paper prior to wrapping. b. Army Shipping Documents. Prepare
e. Packing. Pack a maximum of 50 pis- all Army shipping documents in accord-
tols in a suitable wood container box. ance with AR 725-50.

41
APPENDIX
REFERENCES

1. Publication Indexes
The following indexes will be consulted frequently for the latest changes or revisions
of references given in this appendix and for new publications relating to materiel covered
in this manual.
Military Publications:
Index of Administrative Publications. DA Pam 310-1
Index of Army Motion Pictures, Film Strips, Slides, DA Pam 108-1
and Phono- Recordings.
Index of Blank Forms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..* DA Pam 310-2
Index of Graphic Training Aids and Devices DA Pam 310-5
Index of Supply Manuals: Ordnance Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. DA Pam 310-29
Index of Technical Manuals, Technical Bulletins, Supply DA Pam 310-4
Manuals, (types 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9), Supply Bulletins,
Lubrication Orders, and Modification Work Orders.
Index of Doctrinal, Training, and Organizational Publications. DA Pam 310-3

2. Supply Manuals
The following supply manuals of the Department of the Army supply manuals pertain to
this materiel:
Operator and Organizational Maintenance Repair Parts TM 9-1005-211-12P/2
and Special Tool Lists for Pistol, Caliber .45, Automatic,
M1911A1 with Holster, Hip and Pistol, Caliber .45,
Automatic, M1911Al with Holster, Shoulder.
Direct and General Support Maintenance Repair Parts and TM 9-1005-211-35P
Special Tool Lists for Pistol, Caliber .45, Automatic,
M1911Al with Holster, Hip and Pistol, Caliber .45,
Automatic, M1911Al with Holster, Shoulder.

3. Forms
The following forms pertain to this materiel.
DA Form 2028, Recommended Changes to DA Technical Manual Parts Lists or Supply
Manual (cut sheet).
DA Form 2407, Maintenance Request.
DD Form 6, Report of Damaged or Improper Shipment (cut sheet).

4. Other Publications
The following explanatory publications pertain to this materiel.
a. General.
The Army Equipment Record System and Procedures. . """"... TM 38-750
Military Training. It. 41 II " II FM 21-5
"
Techniques of Military Instruction FM 21-6
Military Symbols.. , FM 21-30
Military Terms, Abbreviations, and Symbols AR 320-50
Authorized Abbreviations and Brevity Codes.
42
Dictionary of United States Army Terms AR 320-5
b. Cleaning.
Cleaning of Ordnance Materiel TM 9-208-1
Cleaning and Black Finishing of Ferrous Metals TM 9-1861
Cleaning Compound, Solvent (For Bore of MIL-C-372B
Small Arms and Automatic Aircraft Weapons).
c. Inspection.
Command Maintenance Management Inspections AR 750-8
Field Inspection and Serviceability Standards TB ORO 587
for Small Arms Materiel.
d. Issue of Supplies and Equipment.
Requisitionmg, Receipts, and Issue System. ................... AR 725-50
e. Logistics.
Malfunctions Involving Ammunition and Explosives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . AR 700-1300-8
f. Maintenance of Supplies and Equipment.
Organization Policies and Responsibilities for AR 750-5
Maintenance Operations.
g. PackaKi.ng and Preservation.
General Packaging Instructions for Ordnance General Supplies TM 9-200
Preservation, Packaging, and Packing of Military TM 38-230
Supplies and Equipment.
Preservation, Methods of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. MIL-P-116C
h. Safety.
Accident Reporting and Records AR 385-40

43
INDEX

Paragraphs Page
P"r"gmphs Page

Assembly of barrel and slide group uu 33 28 Inspection, scope of -__hn_nh__un___u 11 12


Assembly of receiver group _U_h_n_u_u- 38 37 Installation of cartridge magazine 28 21
Barrel and slide group, assembly (See Assem- Lubrication h h__n_~__n 23 19
bly of barrel and slide group)
Maintenance allocation, direct and genera,
Barre, and slide group, cleaning 30 22
support 2 2
Barrel and slide group, disassembly 29 22
Maintenance. general (See General
~

mainte-
Barrel and slide group, inspection 31 22
nance)
Barrel and slide group, repair 32 26
Maintenance parts. -_U_u___n nn 7 7
Burs, screwheads and working surfaces. Manual, scope of . n n_~__n n 2
removal of _-_n_-_u hnn UU 22 19
Marking instructions _nh- ..- .... 42 41
Cartridge magazine, cleaning 26 21 Materiel in the hands of troops, inspection of 15 13
Cartridge magazine, disusembly 25 21
Cartridge magazine, inspection 27 Ordnance shop inspections 16 15
21
Cartridge magazine. installation 28 21 Parts, maintenance _-_n n_n_- 7 7
Cartridge magazine. removal 24 21 Precautions in cleaning, general 20 19
Categories of inspection 13 13 Preparation and shipping instructions:
Cleaning --- 19 18 Marking instructions n_- nn- 42 41
Cleaning of barrel and slide group 30 22 Preparation - -- 41 41
Cleaning of cartridge magazine (See Cartridge Shipping instructions --_n___n h_- 43 41
magazine, cleaning) Preparation instructions. shipping 41 41
___n nh
Cleaning of receiver group 35 28 Purpose of inspection u--- 12 12
Common tools and equipment 8 7
Receiver group, assembly-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 38 37
Data. tabulated (See Tabulated data) Receiver group, cleaning 35 28
Description h_nu nun_-
- n-_- uu- 4 3 Receiver group, disassembly 34 28
Direct and general support maintenance Receiver group, inspection of 36 28
allocation h_un u__un__n 2 2 Receiver group, repair 37 28
Disassembly of barrel and slide group "29 22 Records and reports, forms 3 2
Disassembly of cartridge magazine 25 21 Removal of burs, screwheads and working
Disassembly of receiver group 34 28 surfaces 22 19
Final inspection, general (See General, Removal of cartridge magazine 24 21
final inspection) Repair methods, general (See General
Finished surfaces u_n_nuu n_~n_--21 19 repair methods)
Forms, records, and reports 3 2 Repair of barrel and slide group 32 26
Repair of receiver group 37 28
Genera final inspection 39 38
General inspecting procedures 14 13 Scope of inspection -un _u-n_h_n_--ll 12
General, tools and equipment 6 7 Scope of manual 1 2
General maintenance . . . . ___n_nU-hn_-
u
17 18 Shipping instructions u-__~__n_- nd 43 41
--
General precautions in cleaning 20 19 Special tools and equipment 9 7
General repair methods 18 18 Specific inspection procedures 40 38
Improvised tools n_-_u u 10 7 Surfaces, finished (See Finished surfaces)
Inspection, categories of 13 12 Tables:
Inspection of barrel and slide group 31 22 Improvised tools (table 2) 10 7
Inspection of cartridge magazine 27 21 Special tools and equipment (table 1) 9 7
Inspection of materiel in the hands of troops -- 15 13 Troubleshooting (table 3) 16 15
Inspection of receiver group n n_--n_:'- 36 28 Tabulated data uU n n_- 5 3
Inspections, Ordnance shop (See Ordnance Tools and equipment. common (See Common
shop Inspections) tools and equipment)
Inspection procedures. general (See General Tools and equipment, general (See Genera,
inspection procedures) tools and equipment)
Inspection procedures, specific (See Specific Tools and equip~ nt, special (See Special
inspection procedures) tools and equipment)
Inspection, purpose of _n- h_h h_U-- un- 12 12 Tools, improvised __n_h_nhhn___n_n 10 7

44
By Order of Secretary of the Army:

EARLE G. WHEELER,
General, United States Army.
Chief of Staff.
Official:
J. C. LAMBERT,
Major General. Untied States Amy,
The Adjutant General.

Distribution:

A ctive Army:

USASA (2) Armies (3) except


DCSLOG (1) Sixth (1)
CNGB (1) Corps (2)
C/COMMEL (1) USA Corps (2)
USA Ord CD Agcy (2) Div (2)
CofEngrs (1) Bde (2)
TSG (1 ) Regt/Gp/BG (2)
USCONARC (3) Bn (2)
ARADCOM (2) Co/Btry (1) except
ARADCOM Rgn (2) Ord Co (2)
OS Maj Comd (2) except Br Svc Sch (2) except
USAREUR (3) Ord Sch (50)
USARJ (3) GENDEP (OS) (1)
USAMC (5) Ord Sec. GENDEP (OS) (1)
USAWECOM (60) Army Dep (2) except
USAMICOM (2) Lexington (3)
USAMUCOM (2) Tooele (12)
USAECOM (2) Letterkenny (10)
USAMOCOM (2) 000 Dep (OS) (2)
USASMCOM (1) USA Tml (1)
USATECOM (2) POE (1)
USAATBD (3) USAOSA
USAOCDA (2) Ord PG (10)
OS Base Comd (2) Arsenals (5)
MDW (2) Springfield Armory (5)
LOGCOMD (2) Proc Dist (2)

NG; State AG (3); Units -same as Active Army except allowance is one copy to each unit.
USAR; Same as Active Army except allowance is one copy to each unit.
For explanation of abbreviations used. see AR 320-50.
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