stupid question - how many use a 1911 bushing tool?

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I bought a SS SAM Commander in 9mm and the bushing is so TIGHT that I can't swing it either way to take down.

I recall seeing a video on the 1911 and a guy using such a tool. I thought it silly as I had never had issues taking down my Browning 1911-22-A1, but this SAM is a different beast apparently. :rolleyes:
 
Mr. Friendly said:
I bought a SS SAM Commander in 9mm and the bushing is so TIGHT that I can't swing it either way to take down.

I recall seeing a video on the 1911 and a guy using such a tool. I thought it silly as I had never had issues taking down my Browning 1911-22-A1, but this SAM is a different beast apparently. :rolleyes:
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I got one on my AR15 multi tool wrench and barely use it.
 
A bushing tool is normal for a tightly fitted bushing. Match guns are always fitted with absolute minimum clearance and hence a tool is a must. Loose fitting is fine for a military 'service' pistol, but the slop means far less inherent accuracy.

Dr Jim
 
I found with the SAM I had with full length guide rod that the rod was a touch too long to allow the bushing to turn. You can remedy this by polishing a little bit of length off of it to make it easier. The Thunderbolt I had would not even go back together until I took a little off. I have no idea how they got it assembled in the first place.
 
well, now I don't fell like such a wuss because I couldn't take it down. thanks for validating me, LOL! :cool:

I'll have to see if I can find a tool tomorrow when heading out to the range.
 
GF has the same SAM 9mm and it took us a couple days to get it apart the first time too. I have no idea how it was fitted and assembled like that. Polished it some which helped a little.

Bought a bushing wrench but haven't tried it yet.
 
I have to use one on my smith. It's got the full length rod in it and it's pretty freakin tight lol. Just be careful of sending it flying...I've done that once, hit myself in the forehead...once...
 
The round tip of a 1911 magazine was the original bushing wrench.

One of our IPSC 1911 shooters showed up with a puck-like gadget bushing wrench. You place the gun muzzle down on it to use it. No more flying spring plugs!
 
Depends on the 1911...my more budget conscious pistols stripped quite easily...the more expensive, with match grade barrels and comp bushings wouldn't budge without one....it's a useful tool to have in the box...
 
I use one on my .45 1911 . I put on an EGW bushing which is a tight fit. I had to relive it a bit
for the barrel but the fit to frame I left the way it came. No play in this barrel to slide fit.
 
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