1911 Guide Rod Too long

[Jim5528]

I’m trying to field strip for cleaning my Kimber Custom ll45. I have done this many times before now the barrel bushing will not clearthe recoil spring guide rod. It is like the rod is too long any thoughts on howto get it a part?
Thanks
Jim

 

[cncswiss1]

Take the slide off before messing with the bushing.
Glock styleunless the guide rod has a hex in the end of it- that gives you the option to disassemble the guide rod into 2 parts

 

[AllenM]

If the slide is pushed back just a little it will prevent it from clearing.

 

[Jim5528]

The slide is all the way forward, I checked that.

 

[churchmouse]

Pull the slide back and remove the slide stop. The slide will come off the gun and then you can see what the issue is.

 

[RMC]

 

[Jim5528]

Thanks!
Got it guide rod had started to un-screw.

 

[churchmouse]

I have no idea why I thought you had a 1 piece rod.......

 

[RMC]

Well, you got me looking at mine and while I was at it I cleaned it again and oiled it. I'm doing my Springfield Loaded next.