1911A1 link pin

[Tyrod]

Dr LeMat Who is correct in his assessment. The pin falling out on old(er) gov spec 1911s is not uncommon nor is it alarming. Most folks just put it back in and go about their business. If it bothers you, a dab of grease would prolly keep it in place while reassembling. Once assembled the pin can't really go anywhere.

[mmitch]

Ty,

I appreciate your response. The pin has never been a problem with the assembled weapon. But, these old eyes don't wrangle "escaped" small parts while cleaning like they used to!

Mike

[19and41]

One other suggestion that I posted a while back has been a big help in preventing parts from escaping to the parallel universe...

Small Part Corral

[mmitch]

19and41,

Excellent!
I currently use a magnetized parts "saucer" from the car parts store. I have a couple of the round type, but I like to use a rectangular shaped one. I can put the small parts into it in order/orientation for later re-assembly. It's a "ballsy" magnet and the little beasties stay where I put-em.
It's just above my girlfriend's toothbrush, in this pic:


Mike

[DocZeus]

It's just above my girlfriend's toothbrush, in this pic:


Mike

Hoppe's #9 better than Colgate?

DocZeus
AKA
David

[azmick]

After 10s of thousands of rounds being run through it, I replaced the link, pin, barrel bushing and slide stop on my Springfield Govt Model. Accuracy returned and all was good until a friend said he wanted the gun. Those parts do wear out and will effect barrel position in the slide and frame. Don't do any thing you might be sorry for later.