Customise Series 70 1911
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Any will fit. The collet bushing was a failed attempt by Colt to improve accuracy, but all they proved was that John was a much better engineer than they had working for them in the late 60s.
bushings do need to be fitted both to slide and to barrel so find a smith with the experience to do so, the local Bullseye/Precision club is a good place to start.
Dr Jim
bushings do need to be fitted both to slide and to barrel so find a smith with the experience to do so, the local Bullseye/Precision club is a good place to start.
Dr Jim
The very best option for a new barrel bushing for your series 70 is to order a custom made one from EGW in the US.You measure the inner diameter of your slide,outer of your barrel,send them the dimensions and 3 weeks later you have a custom fit bushing.The "angle fit" is best as it allows for the barrel swing down when the gun unlocks.Barrel/slide/bushing fit is very important for accuracy,my sloppy shooting Ruger really tightened up its groups with this change.Bit more expensive than just buying a drop in fit,but well worth it
New Wilson barrel bushing for sale: http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1311419-**********-1911-Accessories-**********
Are you trying to say that you have trouble getting the bushing on and off, or you don't like it.
It is suppose to be tight, you can get a wrench for it .
The 70 series is better than some 1911's out there, If you are not a gunsmith, don't start messing with it.
It is suppose to be tight, you can get a wrench for it .
The 70 series is better than some 1911's out there, If you are not a gunsmith, don't start messing with it.
Lose the collet bushing and install a regular one. The collet fingers can break and tie up the gun. Fitting the bushing to take out play but still be rotated without a wrench should be enough that probably 99% of shooters won't notice any accuracy difference compared to one that is so tight as to require a wrench.
