Recent content by Mark Paley

I had a 9mm revolver made by Taurus. My problem with ANY 9mm is that the moon clips that are needed are often very fragile and lose their shape after a few uses. I like the 9mm round but it's much more reliable in a pistol vs a revolver.

...and here's another fun shooter--a Taurus PT92...

It doesn't matter what you think or what the polls say--Joe Biden wants your guns and he wants them NOW!!

I've got the Taurus version, the PT92:

Just bought this EMP9 yesterday (11-13-2020)...will take to the range next Tuesday...

Two of my favorites: a Beretta 81BB 32 ACP and my newly purchased Springfield Armory EMP 3"

You are correct--the bushing is for the recoil spring assembly--if it can't be removed then the barrel will not be able to pass through the opening. And yes, it is a bull barrel. Thanks for your response.

Wrong bushing. The EMP employs a different bushing than the full-size 1911s. Anyway, I took care of the problem but thanks for your early response.

Fixed it--I have a set of Wheeling Engineering punches. In the kit is a plastic punch (if you could call it that) the exact diameter needed. SO I took the mallet--soft plastic head part and gently tapped the bushing out. Thanks for your responses!! Just a matter of me having the correct tool but...

I just purchased an EMP 9mm w/3" barrel and want to get it cleaned and lubed before taking it to the range. Problem is I can't remove the bushing so that the barrel will slip through the slide opening. I don't want to nick it up but even with a plastic tool I can't seem to make it budge. Anyone...