Stupid Question: Field Stripping 4566?
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shovelwrench
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Push the slide back till the stop notch lines up with the slide catch. Push the slide catch out by the pin on the right side(grab it and pull it out the rest of the way from the left). Slide assembly slides off the front of the frame.
jerseyshoreshot
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You have to manually hold the slide back under tension to remove the slide catch. Be careful with that and the recoil spring assembly, it can pop out of the cut in the barrel lug and go flying. S & W has the owners manual on their website in a drop down under Quick Links, Support, Manuals, and it would be wise to take a look at it. I have to say this, make sure you remove the magazine first and check that there is not a round in the chamber.
Good luck,
JSS
Good luck,
JSS
gunlovingirl
Member
I'd also like to add, the only stupid question is the one that doesn't get asked.
Shovelwrench & jerseyshoreshot,
Good to know one of my suspicions was true. It's still not popping out for me though, with as much force as I can put on it. It looks like this gun has not been cleaned in quite a while, which is probably a large part of the problem.
I'm about ready to give it some light taps with a rubber mallet or something. Or maybe if I can get a flat blade screwdriver under it to pry.
gunlovingirl, you're right. But I still hate it when a gun gets the better of me. I'm just glad for forums with knowledgeable people.
Good to know one of my suspicions was true. It's still not popping out for me though, with as much force as I can put on it. It looks like this gun has not been cleaned in quite a while, which is probably a large part of the problem.
I'm about ready to give it some light taps with a rubber mallet or something. Or maybe if I can get a flat blade screwdriver under it to pry.
gunlovingirl, you're right. But I still hate it when a gun gets the better of me. I'm just glad for forums with knowledgeable people.
stevieboy
Member
Don't try to pry the slide release lever out. You can bend it or break it if you do that.
I wouldn't be surprised if the lever is already bent. I've discovered that just a slight bend in the lever makes it extremely difficult to pop out of the gun.
I had that problem with my brand new 1911. I sent it back to Smith, they replaced the slide release lever for free, had the gun back to me within a week, and all's fine. I'd suggest that approach over anything that smacks of force.
I wouldn't be surprised if the lever is already bent. I've discovered that just a slight bend in the lever makes it extremely difficult to pop out of the gun.
I had that problem with my brand new 1911. I sent it back to Smith, they replaced the slide release lever for free, had the gun back to me within a week, and all's fine. I'd suggest that approach over anything that smacks of force.
Well, I'm sure it's not under warranty anymore, considering its age. And it's borrowed, so maybe I'll just report my findings to the friend I borrowed it from and let them worry about it.
It does bother me though, to borrow a gun and not field strip & clean it before I return it. Cleaning it without field stripping it just feels like cheating...
It does bother me though, to borrow a gun and not field strip & clean it before I return it. Cleaning it without field stripping it just feels like cheating...
SW CQB 45
Member
Are you removing the empty mag?
SW CQB 45
Member
empty gun
dbl check empty chamber
no mag
retract slide back to cut out over the slide stop pin to allow clearance for removal.
depress slide stop pin from back side.
if stubborn and you say might be years of never taken apart and might be built up residue which is causing the stuck effect, heavy penetrating oil and let sit for a while.
this is how I pull back with one hand and use the other hand to depress the slide stop pin for field strip
if stubborn, try taking a non marring short punch (with ID just a tad smaller than the slide stop pin) in a vise well protected with cloths wrapped around the vise to protect the gun finish.
only expose the punch at a 12 O 'Clock position about a 1/2" sticking out of the vise.
retract the slide in the position shown above and hold and somehow place the side of the slide stop pin on the exposed punch and push the gun down to depress the slide stop pin.
you may want to also put a couple of layers of masking tape on that side of the gun to avoid scuffing or scratching.
just a suggestion
I am sure a non marring mallet and holding the slide back to the position described above and a tap or two would get it to move also.
good luck
dbl check empty chamber
no mag
retract slide back to cut out over the slide stop pin to allow clearance for removal.
depress slide stop pin from back side.
if stubborn and you say might be years of never taken apart and might be built up residue which is causing the stuck effect, heavy penetrating oil and let sit for a while.
this is how I pull back with one hand and use the other hand to depress the slide stop pin for field strip
if stubborn, try taking a non marring short punch (with ID just a tad smaller than the slide stop pin) in a vise well protected with cloths wrapped around the vise to protect the gun finish.
only expose the punch at a 12 O 'Clock position about a 1/2" sticking out of the vise.
retract the slide in the position shown above and hold and somehow place the side of the slide stop pin on the exposed punch and push the gun down to depress the slide stop pin.
you may want to also put a couple of layers of masking tape on that side of the gun to avoid scuffing or scratching.
just a suggestion
I am sure a non marring mallet and holding the slide back to the position described above and a tap or two would get it to move also.
good luck
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gef
Member
I've had the same problem on a lot of my S&W third gen autos, I've found that a wooden dowl helps greatly in pushing out the slide stop.
They loosen up after a dozen cleanings or so. In the meantime, I use the flat of a toothbrush handle I keep in my cleaning kit.
Jerry
Jerry
I got it. And I feel a little bit stupid, now. I was misreading the instructions and holding the slide to the position where it would lock back, instead of only bringing the notch to the body of the slide stop pin. So, the slide was doing its job and keeping the pin securely locked in place.
shovelwrench
Member
My bad, I should've been a little clearer.
Nice Job SW CQB 45
Nice Job SW CQB 45
