Need some help from the 1911 guys!

luvmy40 · July 10th, 2007, 05:50 PM

I just picked up (cheap) another Llama 1911 45acp. as a practice project. I am planning on getting a new Taurus PT 1911B or a solid Springfield GI or Mil spec in the near future and wanted something to play with and re-familiarize on.
It needs a new seer and disconnect. Thats no big deal.
The problem that I've run into is the mag release. The catch lock is chewed up pretty badly. The lock will rotate pretty close to 90deg. and the spring tension releases but I cannot get the release to come out of the frame.

My question is this:Do I need to drill out the release catch lock and if I do will I be able to save the release or am I just making matters worse? I want order everything that I need for this at once.

The release works now but it sticks a little. Not to mention that I can't remove the trigger/bar assy.

Any help would be appreciated.

I am not (obviously) a gunsmith but I did train as an armorer (22yrs ago) in the Army and should have enough skill to rebuild this puppy.

pistola · July 10th, 2007, 05:54 PM

From the looks of the damage already done, I would drill it out.

JD · July 10th, 2007, 06:09 PM

Drill it out and ger a whole new catch assembly. If you have a dremmel, you may be able to cut a slot in what's left of that mess and use a screwdriver to get it out...

Stetson · July 10th, 2007, 07:23 PM

Good luck on drilling it out.I would buy a Springfield over a taurus
any day.A milispec is reasonably priced and probably less than the
taurus.

Bud White · July 10th, 2007, 07:42 PM

Drill it and get the whole release setup

July 10th, 2007, 05:50 PM	#1
luvmy40 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 281	Need some help from the 1911 guys! I just picked up (cheap) another Llama 1911 45acp. as a practice project. I am planning on getting a new Taurus PT 1911B or a solid Springfield GI or Mil spec in the near future and wanted something to play with and re-familiarize on. It needs a new seer and disconnect. Thats no big deal. The problem that I've run into is the mag release. The catch lock is chewed up pretty badly. The lock will rotate pretty close to 90deg. and the spring tension releases but I cannot get the release to come out of the frame. My question is this:Do I need to drill out the release catch lock and if I do will I be able to save the release or am I just making matters worse? I want order everything that I need for this at once. The release works now but it sticks a little. Not to mention that I can't remove the trigger/bar assy. Any help would be appreciated. I am not (obviously) a gunsmith but I did train as an armorer (22yrs ago) in the Army and should have enough skill to rebuild this puppy. __________________ TANSTAAFL The best things in life are not free. They are paid for with the blood of brave men and women! M&P Forum Ohioans For Concealed Carry Holsters

July 10th, 2007, 06:09 PM	#3
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bedford County Virginia Posts: 8,891	Drill it out and ger a whole new catch assembly. If you have a dremmel, you may be able to cut a slot in what's left of that mess and use a screwdriver to get it out... __________________ Looking for something else to read? Check out the DefensiveCarry.com Blog Section Forum Customs & Courtesies Forum Usage: Tips and Tricks

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July 10th, 2007, 05:54 PM	#2
pistola Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Opossum Hollow Posts: 351	From the looks of the damage already done, I would drill it out.

July 10th, 2007, 07:23 PM	#4
Stetson Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Augusta,Maine Posts: 861	Good luck on drilling it out.I would buy a Springfield over a taurus any day.A milispec is reasonably priced and probably less than the taurus.

July 10th, 2007, 07:42 PM	#5
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 17,476	Drill it and get the whole release setup