Briley bushings, are they worth it?

[triplepete]

Any one have these on their 1911s? Can they be drop in to install?

 

[heavenIsAlie]

Drop in and 1911 are not words that go together well in most cases

 

[Hitzy]

Check out EGW, that's where I get my bushings from. You measure your barrel and slide opening, and they will custom cut it to fit when they make it. Great idea and they make really good quality parts.

 

[T&G]

I've used a couple of Briley bushings, they come in two forms, drop-in and gunsmith-fit. They sell a mandrel to make the fitting simple if you have access to a lathe. The titanium ring does wear over time, especially if the barrel is not relieved back of the engagement surface. Mine are still giving match grade accuracy, but may not be any tighter than a fitted hard toolsteel bushing. Advantage is that the fitting process is much faster and requires fewer tools.