New 1911 just in from Bud's

[gb6491]

... It was a complete bugger getting the channel screws out and the new ones in. Got any suggestions for making it easier? I mangled up a couple of the thick ones getting them out. Finally had to end up using vice grips to get them to turn. Any suggestions on making that easier?
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If you could get vise-grips on them, I'm guessing you are speaking of the bushings that screw into the frame. There are drivers made special to aid in removing/installing these (http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=4...ER-trade-BITS0, but beyond that the bushings are usually staked/flared in place or have thread sealer/locker applied to them. Staked ones have to be muscled out (though there are other less than ideal ways to remove them). Some heat will help when removing ones that have thread locker on them. I recommend treating the new bushings for your slim grips with blue Loctite, but don't use any on the grip screws.
Regards,
Greg

[Bawanna]

Exactly what Greg said. They make a special bit for the slim bushings which I still need to get, I've buggered a few sets of slim bushings. I have the standard bushing bit.
You can use the slim bushings on a standard thickness grip usually with no problem using the standard thickness grip screws.
If you plan to switch back and forth ever, that would be the only reason I wouldn't loctite the bushings. Even then with a little heat you can still switch.
I was having a tough time trying to figure out what the heck a channel screw was but Greg once again saved me.

I'd of been there for you on those slim grips pal, but you done good and they look nice and you didn't have to wait on me so all is good.

[Bawanna]

I'm a big fan of Wilson mags myself, some like the Chip McCormicks. Lots of good ones but I stick with the Wilson 8 rounders. The 47D works for me.
Wow, I'm a poet and didn't know it.

[Yogi 117]

It does still, but the one in the picture has black grips. Mine came with some ugly looking walnut colored grips. Odd. Here's the Bud's link: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...+5%22++BLKw+OD

So Deano, not being a 1911 expert, did this R1 come with a 7 or 8 round magazine? The listing at Bud's says both...confusing!

Congrats again, bet it's way more purdy in person! :israel:

[Deano]

If you could get vise-grips on them, I'm guessing you are speaking of the bushings that screw into the frame. There are drivers made special to aid in removing/installing these (http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=4...ER-trade-BITS0, but beyond that the bushings are usually staked/flared in place or have thread sealer/locker applied to them. Staked ones have to be muscled out (though there are other less than ideal ways to remove them). Some heat will help when removing ones that have thread locker on them. I recommend treating the new bushings for your slim grips with blue Loctite, but don't use any on the grip screws.
Regards,
Greg

Bushings! That's the term I was searching for. I was just using a screw driver, and it was VERY hard to get them in or out without stripping the screw driver slots. Thanks for the link. I'll get one of those tools. Heat is a good tip too. I'll remember that if I ever decide to take them off. I did put locktite on the new bushings.

Exactly what Greg said. They make a special bit for the slim bushings which I still need to get, I've buggered a few sets of slim bushings. I have the standard bushing bit.
You can use the slim bushings on a standard thickness grip usually with no problem using the standard thickness grip screws.
If you plan to switch back and forth ever, that would be the only reason I wouldn't loctite the bushings. Even then with a little heat you can still switch.
I was having a tough time trying to figure out what the heck a channel screw was but Greg once again saved me.

I'd of been there for you on those slim grips pal, but you done good and they look nice and you didn't have to wait on me so all is good.

I've been reading the Bawana's grip emporium thread (well looking at pictures any way) and I'm extremely impressed. If I ever decide to get a high value 1911, I'm calling on you for sure.

I'm a big fan of Wilson mags myself, some like the Chip McCormicks. Lots of good ones but I stick with the Wilson 8 rounders. The 47D works for me.
Wow, I'm a poet and didn't know it.

Thanks, I'll check 'em out

So Deano, not being a 1911 expert, did this R1 come with a 7 or 8 round magazine? The listing at Bud's says both...confusing!

Congrats again, bet it's way more purdy in person! :israel:

It came with two 8 rounders.

[Bawanna]

Any 1911 is high value and I don't hang out with the big dogs. Mostly I stay on the porch.

[gb6491]

Deano,
I don't know if you have them or not, but if you don't have screwdrivers/bits with parallel side tips, pick some up, they'll save you many a burred screw slot.
http://www.pbtools.us/parallel_tip.html
Regards,
Greg

[Deano]

Any 1911 is high value and I don't hang out with the big dogs. Mostly I stay on the porch.

Porch is the best place for sipping whisky.

Deano,
I don't know if you have them or not, but if you don't have screwdrivers/bits with parallel side tips, pick some up, they'll save you many a burred screw slot.
http://www.pbtools.us/parallel_tip.html
Regards,
Greg

That is exactly what was happening to my bushings. That tip is what I need. Thanks for the link.

[TucsonMTB]

Nice! Google "1911 idiot scratch" and try to avoid it.

[Bawanna]

I think those are also call hollow ground bits. I bought a 56 piece set from Brownells and I use if for everything. Didn't have it a week and found a screw I couldn't fit. Nice thing is you can file the bit to fit and then order a replacement for it. If you keep the modified bit you'll never encounter another screw that it will fit. Ask me how I know?

The bushing bits are even better but only for bushings, bushings for some reason get ruined real easy even with good bits.

[Bawanna]

Nice! Google "1911 idiot scratch" and try to avoid it.

Probably be easy to find, it has my picture attached as an idiot example.

[TucsonMTB]

Probably be easy to find, it has my picture attached as an idiot example.

Not to be argumentative, but I doubt that. If your picture is there, it will be lost among the hundreds or thousands of others who are occasionally clumsy . . . or simply don't care and feel it adds "character" to a "tool".

My used, stainless CBOB came with a light example that was easy to remove with a little sand paper. Blued guns are harder to deal with.

One of the reasons I don't own any blued 1911's.

[gb6491]

I think those are also call hollow ground bits. I bought a 56 piece set from Brownells and I use if for everything. Didn't have it a week and found a screw I couldn't fit. Nice thing is you can file the bit to fit and then order a replacement for it. If you keep the modified bit you'll never encounter another screw that it will fit. Ask me how I know?

The bushing bits are even better but only for bushings, bushings for some reason get ruined real easy even with good bits.

Boss,
They are indeed also called "hollow grind" bits. That's a very good point you made about modifying them for the task at hand (I have quite a few of the modified ones myself).

Nice! Google "1911 idiot scratch" and try to avoid it.

Great advice sir, that mark will sure put someone into a foul mood. I heartily subscribe to this modification myself:
http://forums.1911forum.com/showpost...00&postcount=3
http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/h...tml#post145053

Then there's the Idiot Scratch Prevention Tool

Regards,
Greg

[DeaconKC]

And you will eventually join the "Recoil plug dent in the ceiling" club too, if you work with 1911s very long............

[Deano]

Nice! Google "1911 idiot scratch" and try to avoid it.

I already ordered one of those idiot scratch guards on line. I think you warned me about this earlier. Thank you.