Quote Originally Posted by oldskoolzzz View Post
Brill, thanks for the tips

Yes regards the slide I do try and dampen it when opening to avoid any wear.

Treating it similar to those break barrel pistols that have the release catch I always try and avoid the clank when returning the lever back by holding the catch open.

I know what you mean though it does feel good to have the opening 'clack' but as you say it's best to dampen it really.

Thanks

Nick
Enjoy your 1911! I think its my favourite of the Umarexes TBH.