Bob Marvel Custom

Sheepdog · #1 01-03-2016, 03:59 PM

A photo or two might help.

Riverpigusmc · #2 01-03-2016, 04:04 PM

He locked it up trying to put the slide stop back in, S cott

SharpestJim · #3 01-03-2016, 05:16 PM

Thanks for the replies. And thanks for the link, Mike. I especially liked jmlutz's post: "new owners can have hell sometimes." AMEN to that! And it's a comfort to know that even "old hands" can get idiot scratches, too.

I've got a photo. Not sure if it can be of any help. But Mike is correct; I jammed the slide while trying to line things up to get the slide stop reinserted.

Mike has already asked me to verify that I was not holding the grip safety at the time. I was not.

I've heard that Nighthawk has superb technical support. I plan to be on the phone with them in the morning.

Again, thanks to all!

Riverpigusmc · #4 01-03-2016, 05:44 PM

try putting the takedown tool (wire) back in the hole, then see if the slide will ease forward. I'm betting the barrel link is jammed up under recoil spring pressure.

SharpestJim · #5 01-03-2016, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc

try putting the takedown tool (wire) back in the hole, then see if the slide will ease forward. I'm betting the barrel link is jammed up under recoil spring pressure.

I tried earlier today, Mike. It would not go forward so I thought that I would try pulling back. It went about another 1/8" back but now it seems to be stuck there. I think I'm just going to sit tight and, hopefully, talk to Nighthawk in the morning.

Riverpigusmc · #6 01-03-2016, 07:26 PM

your guide rod is protruding out the front too far in relation to the barrel and slide, which makes me think your barrel link is jammed up behind your guide rod, and stuck there due to the fact your recoil spring is pushing back against it

Caleb · #7 01-03-2016, 07:42 PM

Tap on it a few times with a rubber mallet, maybe you can break it loose. That guide rod looks too far forward like Mike mentioned.

Riverpigusmc · #8 01-04-2016, 09:27 AM

Look in the link I posted and do the Wilson notch. You'll never get an idiot scratch

pony up · #9 01-03-2016, 04:09 PM

Jim, Search on line for Bob Marvel 1911 Take Down Video and you will find a choice of them on you tube and one of them or perhaps all can lead you to an answer to your dilemma and certainly they all will contain Bob Marvel tricks to avoid future frustration. I have always liked the looks of the Bob Marvel and would have purchased one if I could have found a bargain. My problem is I like expensive guns but I am too cheap to pay retail. that is fine but has a down side, when I find a great bargain I have to buy it and I have way to really nice many nice 1911s already but cannot seem to stop. Because I love them I can't seem to find the strength to sell any of them. You just think you have a gun problem. Good luck and welcome here. Dennis