Browning BDA 380
Browning Hi-Power
Colt Mustang
Colt 32 Pocket Auto
Colt Woodsman
Colt 1908 25 ACP
Colt 1911 Series
Colt Pony
Coonan Model B
CZ 27
CZ 45
CZ Model 1950/Model 1970
CZ 52
Desert Eagle
Detonics Mark V
Dreyse Model 1907
F.I.E. Super Titan II
F.I.E. TZ 75 Series 88
FN Model 1922
FTL Auto Nine
French Model 1935-A
Galesi 25
Glock 17
H&R 32 Self-Loading
Heckler & Koch P-7
Heckler & Koch USP
Hi-Point Model C9
Hi-Standard Sharpshooter
Interdynamic KG-99
Iver Johnson X300 Pony
Kahr K9
Lahti (Swedish)
Le Francais
Luger
MAB Model PA-15
Makarov
Mauser HSc
Mauser 1896
Mauser 1910/34
Nambu Type 14
Nambu Type 94
Ortgies
Radom P-35
Raven MP-25
Röhm RG26
Ruger P-85
Ruger Standard Auto
Russian Tokarev
Sauer 38H
Sauer 1913
Savage Model 1908
Seecamp
SIG/Sauer P-225 (P6)
SIG/Sauer P230
Smith & Wesson 59
Smith & Wesson 459
Smith & Wesson 622
Smith & Wesson 5906
Smith & Wesson Sigma
Smith & Wesson M&P
Springfield XD
Star PD
Steyr 1912
Steyr GB
Walther Modell 2
Walther Model 4
Walther P-38
Walther PPK/s
Walther TPH
Introduction
During the years I was Gunsmithing Editor for two monthly magazines, one of the most frequently asked questions by readers was, “How do I take it apart?” When the limited space of column answer permitted, I gave the routine takedown steps.
In many cases, I had to tell the readers that nothing had been published on his particular piece. Occasionally, I recommended that the reader try to obtain an instruction booklet from the manufacturer or importer, but this was not always the best answer. In the case of some imported guns, the direct-translation was somewhat humorous to read, or was of little help in actual disassembly and reassembly. In the case of guns no longer made, the instruction sheets are often valuable collector items and are not readily obtainable.
Obviously, something was needed in this area—a book that would cover takedown and reassembly of most of the modern guns, a number of older ones, and some of the tricky aspects of the more well-known pieces. This is the idea behind the book you have in your hands. In other volumes in this series, revolvers, rifles and shotguns are also covered.
In the area of reassembly, many of the published instructions end with the words, “Reassemble in reverse order.” In most cases, this may be the only instruction needed and nothing more will be said here. In others, though, this procedure is insufficient. In this book, reassembly directions will seldom be reduced to a single line in order to avoid an embarrassing trip to the gunsmith carrying a box full of parts. I am confident that the reassembly tips given are clear enough to permit the easy reassembly of all the guns covered. The tips do not include each and every step along the way—only the more complicated ones. You shouldn’t have any trouble.
There are elements in total takedown that require, in many cases, the special tools and skills of the gunsmith. The very knowledgeable amateur may be able to detail-strip certain guns to the last pin, spring and screw, but some mechanical aptitude is necessary. This book is designed for both the average gun person and the professional. While it covers routine field-stripping, it also covers complete takedown and reassembly.
For simple takedown, the tools needed will seldom be more than screwdrivers of the proper size. Complete takedown will often require several tools, some of which are not available at the corner hardware store. For this reason, I am including a section on tools, as well as a list of sources for some of the specialized items.
There are a few general rules to be observed in the takedown of any gun. An occasional rap with a plastic mallet may be necessary to
