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Old 05-29-2017, 04:14 PM
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Hey guys this is my first 1911 went with the performance center because it had all the features I wanted plus the thing looks hot. To the point is their anytging I need to know about the gun i.e. issues or special cleaning instructions our things I might want to change on it thanks.
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Welcome to the Forum,
Nothing special required at all. It's one of my favourite .45's
Just shoot it and smile every time you pull the trigger.
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Old 05-29-2017, 04:36 PM
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Well thanks I haven't taken possession of it yet. But I will make it a point this coming weekend at the range to smile
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Do like I did with my first 1911 recently, and search "How to Prevent the Idiot Scratch."

No kidding, there really is such a thing...
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Just be warned. Your 1911PC will have a Briley barrel bushing. Look on YouTube and familiarize yourself with it. Some of them are a BEAR to get back together. Familiarize x 10, tear it down with a good YouTube video of tear down and reassemble paused for reference and you'll have no problem. Also, if you do have problems, the guys (and gals) on here are worth their combined weight in gold and are top notch. Someone will help in very short order if you have problems. Just be sure to describe it in detail and post pics.
Good luck and hope you like yours when it arrives.

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I have to refresh on takedown been watching videos on it and ya i have heard of the idiot scratch.
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So as of today I have possession of a brand new never been fired 1911 pc and it's really tight. Also it's very dry, is it advisable to clean and oil before it's first cycling?
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IMHO, it is important to clean it well and lube it before you start breaking it in.
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Thanks! That's what i was thinking and was planning on doing a good cleaning anyways. I happen to be a machinist and know cleaning metal chips from precision machined surfaces it paramount to maintaining tolerances and smooth operation.
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Just wanted to thank to everyone that helped me out. Update the cleaning and oiling went off whiteout a hitch. No idiot scratch lol and the briley was very easy. I could see how someone could have issues with it though but I work in tolerances in the .0001 range that experience helped me out a great deal.
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So as of today I have possession of a brand new never been fired 1911 pc and it's really tight. Also it's very dry, is it advisable to clean and oil before it's first cycling?
Yes, 1911's like to be run wet. Not swimming in it, but wet. A drop of oil on each frame rail, spread front to back, a drop around the outside of the muzzle where it contacts the bushing, a drop rubbed all over the barrels' locking lugs, a drop on the end of the disconnector and then rubbed on the flat surface on the bottom of the slide.

Congrats on your fine new gun.
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Thanks BUFF that's abbot what i did just enough to have to wipe down the back side of the rails of a drop of oil
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Just looking for opinions on greasing the rails. I personally think it might be messy but I have never greased the slides on any of my guns.
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I grease the rails of all of my Third Gens with a white lithium grease -- lightly, as less is more -- and plan to do the same with my new 1911 Billboard.

If it's messy, you're using WAY too much.

A small dab on each one, spread with a finger until it is clear, and you're good to go.

"If it slides, grease it. If it turns, oil it."
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I grease the rails of all of my Third Gens with a white lithium grease -- lightly, as less is more -- and plan to do the same with my new 1911 Billboard.

If it's messy, you're using WAY too much.

A small dab on each one, spread with a finger until it is clear, and you're good to go.

"If it slides, grease it. If it turns, oil it."
All interacting (moving) parts can have 3 types of forces applied to them: compression, tension (pulling apart), and shear (sliding past one another). Grease is superior for lubricity against shear forces. The quote above is great advice. And Mobil 1 Synthetic is great for your other applications. Just imagine the stresses in a $100K race engine that is trusted to Mobil 1. See here:

Mobil 1 synthetic makes a fantastic gun oil. (Caution: Geek Stuff.) - Democratic Underground
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Well that just makes me smile I have access to Mobil1 grease as that's what i use on the ways of my cnc machine at work and I didn't think about the slide being likes the way rails on the cnc is beyond me. Thanks for the info looks like I'm taking home some grease tomorrow from work. Thanks again for all your helpful insights.
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I grease the rails of all of my Third Gens with a white lithium grease -- lightly, as less is more -- and plan to do the same with my new 1911 Billboard.

If it's messy, you're using WAY too much.

A small dab on each one, spread with a finger until it is clear, and you're good to go.

"If it slides, grease it. If it turns, oil it."
Good point, but you wouldn't oil a wheel baring would you?
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Thanks! That's what i was thinking and was planning on doing a good cleaning anyways. I happen to be a machinist and know cleaning metal chips from precision machined surfaces it paramount to maintaining tolerances and smooth operation.
Exactly. I always field strip a new pistol to make sure all inside is correct, and there is no strange crud from the factory left in. I have found monumental crud in a new pistol (not S&W). [I've heard there is a custom 1911 maker (Les Baer?) who ships their pistols wet in a plastic bag, and directs owners to shoot as is!]

On the oil/grease issue, I have used grease on the rails. It works. But so does oil. I don't go that long between lubricating, so oil is all I use now. Your machinist experience should guide you well. Lube Wars are a common battlefront on shooting forums. Most anything will work, as long as you keep it applied.

I see from your avatar that you have the 5" model, the one I have as well. I love it! The trigger pull is like a dream.
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lol i have been noticing the heated debate on the topic. Well for the moment I'm using oil. When out comes to my firearms I'm a clean freak like them looking like new out of the box.
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oh the trigger pull on the pc1911 is smooth as silk love it and only one jam on casing ejection.
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