1911 Plunger Staking Tool

[9ssxx3332fs]

Does anyone local to Vancouver area have a 1911 plunger staking tool I can borrow for as long as it takes to re-stake a plunger? One of the two legs is loose on my Gov't. While my current left grip panel is cut to support the tube, I don't want to have to rely on that or have my safety locked on if that grip relief was to break.

My other thought is whether I should buy a new tube in advance? Or would there be enough material to properly re-stake the current plunger? It was loose the first time I took the grip panels off, which tells me it wasn't staked properly from the factory.

Thank you in advance!

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[MountainBear]

I don't have one, but speaking from experience, remember to support the empty tube while staking it. I've collapsed one early in my career and had to wait for a new tube. Most tools come with a wire to stick in the plunger tube, but if not, stick a well-fit drill bit in the hole...

 

[eklarsen]

I have one and yes you can likely just re-stake what you have. You are welcome to use it just tell me how to get a hold of you

 

[9ssxx3332fs]

I have one and yes you can likely just re-stake what you have. You are welcome to use it just tell me how to get a hold of you

That's so cool, thank you and pm inbound!

I did end up ordering a new tube, so I'll wait for that to arrive first.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Green locktite is your friend here, let it set up for a day before staking. I have not had to stake one, mosty due to the right fitment and a little Green.
If you must stake it, a good right fitting drill bit is a good way to keep things bad from happening! Mountainbear speaks the truth!

 

[9ssxx3332fs]

This is good and much appreciated advice!

 

[KKG]

What several folks are saying is do it right the first time and you won't have to do it again. Staking IS the proper method for installation of the Plunger Tube but the Correct Tools are required to do it right.

 

[mbadgett]

I am in the same situation as the OP.
Could someone lend me a staking tool for my 1911. My plunger popped off at the range. Not sure if i should replace it or just try to restake it

 

[Cerberus Group]

A 7/64ths drill rod is the size you want to use to support the inside of the tube.