Armscor 1911
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1. 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 LOADING To load the magazine place the first cartridge in the front end of the magazine follower and push it down until it can be slid in under the feed lips of the magazine Place the second cartridge on the top of the first and force it down in the same way as the first one Repeat this procedure until the magazine contains the number of cartridges you intend to load Note Refer to the specifications for the magazine capacity per model To load the pistol insert the loaded magazine into the grip handle and push it up until the magazine release engages in its slot locking in place Hold the pistol firmly with your firing hand Grasp the slide at its serrated section with your other hand and pull it to the rear as far as it will go Note The hammer can be cocked first to make the slide easier to pull Then release the slide smartly A cartridge is now loaded in the chamber and the pistol is ready to fire Push the safety lock upwards into the SAFE position and leave it there until you re ready to shoot FIRING To fire the pistol press the safety lock down to the FIRE position Obtain2. 4539 4540 4541 ASL 4541 ASR 4542 4543 4544 4545BGS 4546 4547 4548 4549 4550 Magazine Spring Plate Magazine Floor Plate Magazine Release Magazine Release Lock Magazine Release Spring Grip Panel Right Grip Panel Left Grip Screw Grip Screw Bushing Trigger Shoe Trigger Stirrup Trigger Stirrup Pin Hammer Hammer Pin Hammer Strut Hammer Strut Pin Sear Sear Pin Sear Spring Disconnector Ambi Safety Left Ambi Safety Right Safety Lock Plunger Ejector Ejector Pin Beavertail Grip Safety Main Spring Main Spring Cap Main Spring Cap Pin Main Spring Housing Main Spring Housing Pin Page 13 of 16 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 He must know how to use his firearm in a way that will ensure his own safety and that of other Firearms do not cause accidents Firearms accidents are almost always found to have been the result of carelessness or ignorance on the basic rules of safe gun handling on the part of the users The following rules must be strictly observed
3. PER 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 Disconnector Safety The pistol is designed with an automatic disconnector which enables it to fire only when it is fully locked and the trigger is released after each shot 4 Half cocked Position The hammer is provided with a half cock notch which allows it to be locked in the half cocked position in cases of unintentional hammer release or follow though caused by sear bounce 5 Inertia Firing Pin The firing pin is designed to operate on the principle of inertia with its length shorter than the overall length of the breechblock It requires a blow from the fully cocked hammer to strike and percuss the cartridge primer SPECIAL FEATURES Double slide serrations cut for optimal grip and cocking ease Lowered slide ejection port for a more efficient and reliable and ejection of spent shell Skeletonized combat hammer with serrated non slip thumb surface and matching large oval opening for light weight and reduced lock time Beavertail grip safety which protects the hand from hammer bite and gives a bitter grip that allows the gun to sit lower in the hand for less felt recoil Page 5 of 16 Extended ejector that flips fired cases clea
4. by gun users at all times 1 Always keep the gun holstered except when drawn for a definite purpose 2 Always check the gun for live ammunition when picked up drawn from the holster handed to or received from another person 3 Never point the gun at anything you don t intend to shoot 4 Never load and cock the gun unless you are ready to shoot Do not even insert your finger in the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot 5 Avoid dry firing even with dummy cartridges unless it is performed on a regular target range or at a known inanimate target 6 When holding the gun that is ready to fire be absolutely certain that is not pointed at any part of your body or at any person within your immediate vicinity Tz Beware of obstruction in the barrel If when firing a weak or peculiar report is heard cease firing unload the pistol and inspect the barrel for an obstruction A stuck bullet or any other object on the barrel should be Page 14 of 16 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 veloc
5. d to it to be lifted out With the end of the hammer strut or a suitable punch push the main spring housing pin out of the right side of the frame Withdraw the main spring housing assembly straight down out of its grooves in the frame Remove the grip safety and the three leafed sear spring rearward from the frame Again using the hammer strut push the sear pin from the right to left removing it out of the frame This will permit the sear and the disconnector which are both mounted on this pin to be withdrawn out of the frame Partly push the magazine release in on the left side of the frame by as much as 075 in and rotate the magazine release lock a quarter turn from Page 9 of 16 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 This will permit the main spring cap the main spring housing pin retainer to be withdrawn from the housing REASSEMBLY While reassembly of the dismantled pistol is done in the reverse order of disassembly the following special instruction wil
6. e 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 It should be inspected cleaned and oiled periodically to ensure that it remains in good condition and functions safety and reliably Doing the job requires no total disassembly of the mechanical parts in the frame assembly Under normal cleaning purposes field stripping or dismounting of the slide and barrel assembly is sufficient To clean the pistol after firing first dismount the slide and barrel assembly Scrub the barrel bore and chamber with a bore brush dipped in a gun cleaning solvent to remove lead residues and foreign matters left inside Using an old toothbrush dipped in solvent clean the areas around the slide s breech face to remove powder and primer residues Other parts and areas to be cleaned are the slide and barrel locking lugs the frame and slides rails firing pin extractor claw and other adjacent areas After cleaning wipe all surfaces with a clean dry cloth to remove all traces of the solvent and apply a light film of oil immediately thereafter To clean the pistol thoroughly disassemble all parts to the extent described above taking care not to ruin or lose any part Clean and inspect all
7. ees SSSSSS S SOS SS SS SS ARMSCOR ME a Re 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 BASIC MODEL DESCRIPTION 3 SPECIFICATIONS 4 SAFETY FEATURES 5 SPECIAL FEATURES 5 AMMUNITION to USE 6 Operating Instructions Loading 7 Firing 7 Unloading 8 Basic Maintenance Disassembly 8 Reassembly 10 Care and Maintenance 11 Parts List 12 The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling 14 Statement of Liability 15 Warranty Information 15 Exploded Drawing 16 Page of 16 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 This USER S MANUAL is design to assist you in learning the proper use and care of your handgun After reading this manual examine your handgun carefully and make sure you understand all of the basic features associated with it This includes knowing its basic parts how the safety features operate how to
8. hanical efficiency long life and parts interchangeability Page 3 of 16 Model Caliber Action Magazine Capacity Effective Range Overall Width Overall Length Overall Height Weight Empty Loaded Trigger Pull Barrel Length Sights Front Rear Rifling Twist No of Grooves Finish SPECIFICATION STANDARD 1911 Al 45 ACP 9MM 38SA Semi Auto Recoil Operated 8 Rounds Cal 45 9 Rounds Cal 9MM 38S 50 meters 33 mm 213 mm 138 mm 1 12 kg 1 13 kg 9MM 38S 1 29 kg Cal 45 1 25 kg Cal 9mm 1 26 kg Cal 38S 1 81 to 2 95 kg 127 mm Fixed mounted in dovetail cut Fixed mounted in dovetail cut Right Hand One Turn in 400 mm 6 Blued or Two tone With Frame in stainless steel or hard chromed Page 4 of 16 HIGH CAPACITY 1911 A2 45 ACP 9MM 38SA Semi Auto Recoil Operated 13 Rounds Cal 45 17 Rounds 9MM 38S 50 meters 36 mm 213 mm 138 mm 1 18 kg Cal 45 1 16 kg Cal 9MM 38S 1 43 kg Cal 45 1 46 kg Cal 9mm 1 48 kg Cal 38 S 1 81 to 2 95 kg 127 mm Fixed mounted in dovetail cut Fixed mounted in dovetail cut Right Hand One Turn in 400 mm 6 Blued or Two tone With frame in stainless steel or hard chromed 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 IMPRO
9. ity 11 Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages and or taking prohibited drugs when handling the firearms STATEMENT OF LIABILITY The ARMSCOR 1911 PISTOL is classified as a firearm of dangerous weapon It is expressly understood that the manufacturer Arms Corporation of the Philippines assumes no liability for its resale or unsafe handling under local laws and regulations and for physical injury or property damage resulting from either intentional or accidental discharge or for the function of the gun subjected to influence beyond the manufacture s control Arms Corporation of the Philippines will honor no claims which may result from careless handling unauthorized adjustments defective or improper ammunition corrosion or neglect WARRANTY ARMS CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES will adjust or repair to its commercial standard the firearms or any part thereof found to be defective in material or workmanship Such services shall be made free of charge within one 1 year from date of registered purchase Page 15 of 16 ve a E 21 S p Aruscor 45 HIGH CAPACITY CALIBER 45 PISTOL MI9 AZ 4 5 FS PISTOL Manufactured by ARMS CORPORATION of the PHILIPPINES Parang Marikina City Philippines Tel Nos 63 941 62 43 e 63 941 62 44 e 63 941 54 80 Page 16 of 16
10. kwards until the smallest slot on its left aligns with the top rear of the stop Remove the slide stop by pressing its pivot stud on the right side of the frame 5 Pull the slide directly forward of its guide rails in the frame The barrel barrel bushing recoil spring recoil spring guide and recoil spring plug will come out with it 6 Remove the recoil spring guide and plug from the slide 7 Rotate the barrel bushing to the left as far it will go and withdraw it to the front Page 8 of 16 8 9 Tilt the barrel link forward to withdraw the barrel though the front of the slide 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 Cock the hammer Hold the thumb piece of the safety lock firmly with your thumb and index finger and exert a steady pressure to pull it outward while twisting it back and forth The safety lock will thus come out the frame Lower the hammer by gripping the frames it for shooting to compress the grip safety and press the trigger while holding on to the hammer to ease it down With the pivot stud of the safety lock force the hammer pin out of the frame This will permit the hammer and the strut attache
11. l be of assistance l When the barrel and slide assembly is to be mounted on the frame hold both the slide and the frame bottom side up Make sure that the link is titled to the front as far as it will go and that the barrel link pin is flush in its seat Then slide the frame forward into the slide rails The disconnector and sear are assembled together and it is important that they be in proper position To do this first mount the sear over the disconnector curved section inward lugs pointing downward Put the parts together into the frame by in inserting the rounded head of the disconnector in its hole in the frame so that the flat face of its lower end rests against the trigger stirrup Slightly press the trigger so that the holes of the two parts will line up with that of the frame Holding them this way insert the sear pin from the left side of the frame making sure that it passes through both the disconnector and the sear In replacing the sear spring make sure that its lower end is caught in the slot located at the bottom rear of the frame handle The upper end of the left hand leaf must rest against the sear While retaining in this position slide the main spring housing up in its grooves until its end is projecting only about one eight of an inch below the edge of the bottom of the frame Page 10 of 16 4 Cock the hammer to replace the safety lock 5 Having replaced the hammer the grip safety and the safety lock cock th
12. open and close the action and how to safely load and unload ammunition Remember that improper use and handling of this handgun is dangerous may void the warranty and could cause severe injury or death to you personally or to those around you The ARMSCOR 1911 PISTOL is as well made as modern technology allows and will give you a lifetime of reliable service security and pride of ownership You the owner must use it properly and take good care of it as per the instructions given in this USER S MANUAL and must not hesitate to ask pertinent questions from the manufacturer or from competent gunsmiths This USER S MANUAL should always be kept available for reference and should accompany the firearm if transferred to another party GENERAL INFORMATION The Colt Government Model 1911 Al semi automatic pistol designed by John M Browning has been one of the word s most popular side arms It is a tried and proven design that outlasted its contemporaries and is still the top firearm choice for military police and competition shooters throughout the word Because of its practical design Page 2 of 16 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 produc
13. parts then dry and lubricate very lightly Reassemble the pistol dry the barrel chamber and bore and check the gun for proper functioning before loading live ammunition When storing the gun for a prolonged period of time it is necessary to oil it heavily with an acid free lubricant The external parts must be coated with an anti rust oil or grease to prevent moisture from setting on the metals and slipping into the internal mechanism causing the parts to rust and malfunction Before usage the pistol must be cleaned and wiped dry again as discussed above Page 11 of 16 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 DESCRIPTION 4501 Barrel 4502 Barrel Bushing 4503 Barrel link 4504 Barrel link pin 4505 Slide 4506 E Slide Stop 4507 Slide stop plunger 4508 Plunger Spring 4509 Firing Pin 4510 Firing Pin Spring 4511 Firing Pin Stop 4512 Extractor 4513 A Front Sight 4514 Rear Sight 4515 Recoil spring 4516 Recoil Spring Plug 4517 Recoil Spring Guide 4518 Frame 4518PT Plunger Tube 4519 Magazine Box 4520 Magazine Spring 4521 Magazine Follower Page 12 of 16 4522 4523 4524 4525 4526 4527 4528 4529 4529GSB 4530 4531 4532 4533C 4534 4535 4536 4537 4538
14. r 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 Note Specifications and features subject to change without prior notice AMMUNITION TO USE The ARMSCOR 1911 PISTOL is chambered for Cal 45 ACP 9mm or 38 Super Automatic cartridge in the round nose configuration Note Use of wad cutter or cartridge in the flat nose configuration may require extra adjustment of the barrel feed ramp by a competent gunsmith manufactured in accordance with industry standard Non standard or improperly loaded cartridges affect accuracy and cause mechanical feeding problem Always check for the following possible defects before loading the ammunition into your pistol a Poorly seated primers b Incorrect seating length c Lead deformation on the front and shoulder d Over expanded case mouth e Improper crimping f Damaged case rims CAUTION NEVER USE CARTRIDGE OF UNKNOWN CALIBER ORIGIN AND LOAD IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO USE A CARTRIDGE WHOSE PRESSURE IS GREATER THAN INDUSTRY STANDARD AS THE FIREARM Page 6 of 16 MAY BE DAMAGED AND DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
15. the correct sight alignment and sight picture and squeeze the trigger To fire successive shots the trigger must be released and squeeze repeatedly When the last cartridge from the magazine has been fired the slide remains to the rear If you intend not to shoot or cease firing remember you have a loaded gun in your hand First keep the gun pointed in a Page 7 of 16 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 If there is a shell or unfired cartridge in the chamber manually remove it before pressing the stop down Your gun is now unloaded BASIC DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY A BARREL AND SLIDE ASSEMBLY 1 Press the magazine release and withdraw the magazine Pull the slide backward and check the chamber to ensure that pistol is unloaded and safe 2 Press the recoil spring plug with your thumb and rotate the barrel bushing clockwise 3 Gently allow the plug and recoil spring set to move forward Do not remove the set as this will keep the recoil spring guide in place 4 Pull the slide bac
16. tion Some designers tried to increase the round capacity by increasing the length of the magazine and the handle but this proved to be cumbersome While in the production of the standard 8 round model Arms Corporation of the Philippines desired to increase the firepower of the legendary Colt Model 1911 A1 without sacrificing its original ergonomics by developing the high capacity ARMSCOR 45 PISTOL BASIC MODEL DESCRIPTION The high capacity ARMSCOR 45 PISTOL in Cal 45 ACP is basically patterned after the Colt Model 1911 A1 but with an 85 increase in magazine capacity It utilizes a frame with a widened grip contour to accommodate a double column magazine with a capacity of thirteen 13 rounds arranged in a staggered configuration The pistol which is designed for both combat and competition combines the best accepted principles of strength safety accuracy mechanical reliability and ease of handling all to meet the most exacting standards of law enforcement military self defense and competition shooting All parts are made of high grade ordnance steel and heat treated for strength and durability The lug contract areas being the locking elements of the frame slide and barrel are precisely machined and heat treated providing accuracy toughness and rigidity in the locked firing position The frame slide and other action parts are made by precision investment casting and CNC machined to equally consistent dimensions to ensure mec
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