If you want to reassemble the p22 but without the awkward guide rod, I do this procedure, and hope it helps somebody else.
1: Before reinstalling the guide, place the spring in its corresponding hole, on the front of the slide (Image 1).
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n283/sanchorb/Image1.jpg
2: Carefully press the metal guide rod towards the hole in the front of the slide, taking care of not bending the spring (Image 2).
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n283/sanchorb/Image2.jpg
3: When the rod has passed through the hole, push it further and hold it firmly from the outside of the front of the slide (Image 3).
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n283/sanchorb/Image3.jpg
4: As you know, the inner and wide end of the rod has to be placed against the hole in the frame (Image 4), so while firmly grabbing the slide, as in image 3, replace the slide into position, introducing the barrel trough the front of the slide.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n283/sanchorb/Image4.jpg
5: When the slide is inside, release the rod (image 5), which will move backwards by the pressure of the spring. When it does, move it until it introduces its wide end on position in the frame. Usually when it falls into place, a "click" sound will be heard.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n283/sanchorb/Image5.jpg
6: Conclude reassembly process as usual.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n283/sanchorb/Image6.jpg
I find this easier than using the cumbersome plastic guide, and have found that I reassemble it faster and easier. Don´t know if somebody has posted this way somewhere else, but hope it helps.
Best regards.
1: Before reinstalling the guide, place the spring in its corresponding hole, on the front of the slide (Image 1).
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n283/sanchorb/Image1.jpg
2: Carefully press the metal guide rod towards the hole in the front of the slide, taking care of not bending the spring (Image 2).
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n283/sanchorb/Image2.jpg
3: When the rod has passed through the hole, push it further and hold it firmly from the outside of the front of the slide (Image 3).
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n283/sanchorb/Image3.jpg
4: As you know, the inner and wide end of the rod has to be placed against the hole in the frame (Image 4), so while firmly grabbing the slide, as in image 3, replace the slide into position, introducing the barrel trough the front of the slide.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n283/sanchorb/Image4.jpg
5: When the slide is inside, release the rod (image 5), which will move backwards by the pressure of the spring. When it does, move it until it introduces its wide end on position in the frame. Usually when it falls into place, a "click" sound will be heard.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n283/sanchorb/Image5.jpg
6: Conclude reassembly process as usual.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n283/sanchorb/Image6.jpg
I find this easier than using the cumbersome plastic guide, and have found that I reassemble it faster and easier. Don´t know if somebody has posted this way somewhere else, but hope it helps.
Best regards.
