ARMSCOR ARMSCOR 1911 PISTOL Cal. 45 , Cal.9mm , Cal.38 Super USER’S MANUAL WARNING: READ THE INSTRUCTIONS and SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM.
NOTE ON THIS USER’S MANUAL This USER’S MANUAL applies both for the high capacity or double column and the standard single column models in cal.45, 9mm or 38Super. There is actually no fundamental difference in the basic design and principle of operation between the two models other than the round capacity. INTRODUCTION As a responsible firearms owner, you must read this USER’S MANUAL thoroughly and become familiar with it before you handle your new ARMSCOR 1911 PISTOL.
safety features and rugged construction, it has been considered by many military experts as the best close range defense weapon ever designed. In its original design however, the MODEL 1911- A1 has a limited round capacity. Thus, for the tactical shooters, it lacks the firepower of the new breed of” Wonder Nines” currently in production. Some designers tried to increase the round capacity by increasing the length of the magazine and the handle but this proved to be cumbersome.
SPECIFICATION STANDARD HIGH CAPACITY Model 1911-A1 1911-A2 Caliber 45 ACP, 9MM, 38SA 45 ACP, 9MM, 38SA Action Semi-Auto, Recoil Semi-Auto, Recoil Operated Magazine Capacity Operated 8 Rounds - Cal.45 13 Rounds - Cal.45 9 Rounds - Cal.9MM/38S 17 Rounds - 9MM/38S Effective Range 50 meters 50 meters Overall Width 33 mm 36 mm Overall Length 213 mm 213 mm Overall Height 138 mm 138 mm Weight , 1.12 kg 1.18 kg. - Cal.45 1.13 kg. - 9MM/38S 1.16 kg. – Cal. 9MM/38S 1.29 kg. – Cal.
NOTE: Specifications subject to change without prior notice. SAFETY FEATURES WARNING: THE USER SHOULD NEVER DEPEND ON A SAFETY MECHANISM OR ANY OTHER MECHANICAL DEVICE TO JUSTIFY CARELESSNESS AND IMPROPER HANDLING. 1. Safety Lock: The pistol is fitted with a safety lock which when applied at the cocked position, blocks the sear and hammer to prevent the gun from being fired. 2. Grip Safety: The pistol cannot be fired until the grip safety is pressed in, when the gun is gripped for firing. 3.
* Extended ejector that flips fired cases clear of the slide to help prevent “smoke stacking” and jams. * Extended ambidextrous safety ideal for the “thumb high” hold for both right-handed and left-handed shooters. * Ramped-type barrel for cal.9mm and 38 Super. * Non-slip serrated and skeletonized trigger. * Specially designed checkered high-impact phenolic grip. * Plastic carrying gun case with egg crate type poly-foam for ultimate gun protection. * Two (2) magazines per gun.
MAY BE DAMAGED, AND DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SHOOTER OR OTHER PERSONS MAY RESULT. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE PISTOL POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION WHEN LOADING AND UNLOADING. INSPECT THE CHAMBER AND BORE OF THE BARREL FOR ANY OBSTRUCTION, EXCESSIVE OIL OR GREASE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN GUN DAMAGE AND/OR INJURY TO THE SHOOTERS OR THOSE NEARBY.
safe direction and keep your finger off the trigger. Then, unload the gun by following the unloading procedure below. UNLOADING To unload, press the magazine release and remove the magazine. If the slide is in the forward position, pull it to the rear and retain by pushing the slide stop up. Inspect the chamber to make sure that the pistol is clear and unloaded. If the chamber is empty, press the slide stop down while squeezing the trigger, allowing the slide to go forward.
8. Tilt the barrel link forward to withdraw the barrel though the front of the slide. 9. Remove the firing pin by pressing it with a pin while simultaneously pushing the firing pin stop downwards and out of the slide. 10. Using a pin (or the firing pin itself), pry the extractor by its groove out of the slide. B. FRAME ASSEMBLY 1. Remove the pair of grip panels by unscrewing the grip screws with a screwdriver of the correct size. 2. Cock the hammer.
right to left with a small screw driver. This enables the magazine release assembly to be removed out of the frame as a unit. 10. Remove the trigger assembly out of its recess cuts in the frame. 11. Push the combination slide and safety lock plungers and the spring between them out to the rear of the cast-in-frame plunger tube. 12. To dismantle the main spring housing assembly, force the main spring cap down with a punch and push the main spring cap pin out of its hole in the main spring housing.
4. Cock the hammer to replace the safety lock. 5. Having replaced the hammer, the grip safety and the safety lock, cock the hammer. Make sure that the hammer strut rests on the main spring cap. Then, push the main spring housing up into the frame to its final position and retain the assembly by driving in the main spring housing pin. CARE AND MAINTENANCE With proper care, your ARMSCOR 1911 PISTOL will provide you with years of dependable service.
CAUTION: THE GUN SHOULD BE STORED IN ROOMS WITH DRY ATMOSPHERE AND WITH THE LEAST HUMIDITY. IT SHOULD NOT BE STORED ENCASED IN LEATHER OR ANYTHING THAT WILL ATTACT AND HOLD MOISTURE, CAUSING THE METAL PARTS TO RUST. PARTS LIST (Note: With reference to the Exploded Drawing on page 14) PART NO.
4522 * Magazine Spring Plate 4523 * Magazine Floor Plate 4524 * Magazine Release 4525 Magazine Release Lock 4526 Magazine Release Spring 4527 * Grip Panel Right 4528 * Grip Panel Left 4529 * Grip Screw 4529GSB * Grip Screw Bushing 4530 * Trigger Shoe 4531 * Trigger Stirrup 4532 * Trigger Stirrup Pin 4533C Hammer 4534 Hammer Pin 4535 Hammer Strut 4536 Hammer Strut Pin 4537 Sear 4538 Sear Pin 4539 Sear Spring 4540 Disconnector 4541ASL Ambi. Safety Left 4541ASR Ambi.
4551 Main Spring Housing Pin Retainer Note: All parts not marked with asterisk (*) are common to the high capacity and the standard models. When ordering parts, it is necessary to specify the model and the caliber aside from the part number. THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING Safety must be the first and constant consideration of every person who handles firearms and ammunition. A person with a gun in his possession has an important responsibility.
removed immediately. Not doing so may result in a bulged or burst barrel that may cause injury to the shooter or bystanders. 8. When a misfire is experienced, keep the gun pointed at the target for at least ten seconds before inspecting it; a delayed firing may occur. 9. As much as possible, wear shooting glasses and hearing protectors when firing. 10. Do not shoot at a hard surface or water, for the bullet can glance off and travel in unpredictable directions with considerable velocity. 11.
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