Exactly. I always start them with my fingers and tighten with fingers. Lastly finish snugging up with the proper gunsmith bit.Not really, just use a gunsmith type screwdriver, some are in tight though, also make sure you don’t cross thread the new bushings, it’s easily done
when i bought replacement aluminum grips from https://www.alumagrips.com/companyAll, I’m needing to install some thin/slim grips on a full size 1911.
Any special tool needed to replace the bushings ?
Thanks in advance,
T Wave
That looks good !when i bought replacement aluminum grips from https://www.alumagrips.com/company
i bought the "special driver" as well.
Brownells sells it too.
MAGNA-TIP® 1911 AUTO BUSHING DRIVER™ BITS | Brownells
Special bits that fit our Magna-Tip® and Clip-Tip handles to correctly center the blade and fully support 1911 grip bushings. Makes removal easier, faster and prevents tearing up the slot. Regular 1911 Bushing Driver Bit removes standard bushings....www.brownells.com
it covers the bushing, to keep the screw bit from slipping and ruining the bushings.
picTo follow up :
Went with a pair of VZ thin “grenade” pattern grips. They are almost flat ! They grip so good I completely forget there’s no front strap checkering on the frame.
Used Swenson thin bushings and screws.
Challis tool was the fastest available I could get for removing the regular grip bushings, and it worked like a champ. Highly recommend, but I still wish i had the Brownells Magna Tip mentioned above.
Anyway the Tisas ‘fits’ me now and hoping my accuracy improves.
Do wish the VZs black cherrycolor was a bit lighter. Much more black than cherry, but you can’t beat the feel !