[MasterGunner01]

I think there's one pistol that gives your Browning 1908 Hammerless a run for its money in the hard to disassemble and reassemble department: the Ruger Mk I (and subsequent) .22LR pistols. The Rugers are very popular with sportsmen and target shooters, but the gun is a major PITA when it comes to cleaning and maintenance. The best .22LR auto pistol is the High Standard, IHMO. It's easy to clean and maintain, Plus, it has quick change barrel that goes on or off with the push of a button..

[doorgunner69]

Normal field stripping of the 1908 is easy. Uses the old rotate the barrel to unlock method.

Her gun had sat in her mother's drawer for decades and had to be completely disassembled for cleaning out the gunk. Getting sear springs and sears back together was insanely difficult.

A friend had a Mk1 but maybe never stripped it, never mentioned anything about it. But then, he was not a gun guy and maybe never was into cleaning things.

[W.]

Ahh, the PITA is getting that hammer strut where it belongs after you wiggle and twist the bolt stop/mainspring housing into place. Always a good time, I had to do it over the phone to my boss. Blargh...

[Jack Hammer]

“The Rugers are very popular with sportsmen and target shooters, but the gun is a major PITA when it comes to cleaning and maintenance.”

Amen to that, Brother!