Bushing bit
Great!!!
Would you recommend this?
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Proper tool for the job
Works as expected.
Would you recommend this?
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
A must have!
Keeps grip screw sockets new
You really want this tool
This is one of two tools Brownell has for removing 1911 bushings. If you installed the bushing at home, it is a breeze to remove - however - most factory 1911's stake the bushing in from the magazine side. Tos in time and rust - the bushing can be a real bear to removes. This tool is great for normal removals - and especially if the slots have been damaged on staked ones. Other tool, bushing extractor, is great for staked bushings that nobody had damaged the slots. This bit is good for the damaged ones. Owning both is money well spent.
Perfect for the Job
After reading the reviews I measured the differential of the ttols barrel/Blade length and http://www.votervoice.net/Shares/BBpOrAGEBC5qWAzlSvZ7FAAthe Slim bushing I was going to remove from a S/A Emissary. I turned down .010" (YMMV). Over the years I've learned to look for Staking marks on 1911 bushings. If you don't see the marks think "Loctite". In this case S/A used 262 (Red) Applied heat (500F). Out it came. Great tool.
If you can swing it, buy both
Though I have used a near perfect fitting screwdriver in the past as the gangster says in "Casino": "Why take a chance"? Have six 1911 frames so I bought both, only finding one that needed the slim bit. Works perfectly with the magna tip driver and engages high enough off the frame so you won't damage it. Well built and probably one of the least expensive specialty tools I've ever purchased.
Slim Bushing Driver Bit Workd Fine
The driver works fine. Just remember that it is for a Slim Bushing so make sure the bit is on the bushing which itself which is fairly slim (i.e. thin and shallow) to start with. I think this bit works well with most regular 1911 grip bushings also.
Must Have - Great Tool
I messed up a screw and bushing attempting to install a Pachmayr Finger Groove grip on my Colt Government 38 Super. I ordered a set of the stainless bushings along with matching hex screws. Taking the advise of one of the reviewers I also ordered one of these grip bushing tools, which made the removal and installation of the new bushings a snap. This tool made the job of removal & installation of the grip bushing a very simple and uneventful task. Just the way we wanted. The bushings and hex screws looked and functioned so well I removed the three good bushings and used this complete set of bushings and screws. The end result a much better looking 1911 with that stainless steel showing up on the black grip. I would highly recommend the stainless bushing & hex screws and certainly add one of those bushing tools to your order if you do not have one.
Great tool
I'm glad I found this bushing bit. Makes 1911 grip bushing removal and installation a breeze. I don't know how many grip bushings I've ruined with a flat head screw driver. This tool makes it so easy to remove and install grip bushings!
Works Great
Works great when the bushings on my Series 70 Gold Cup or Series 80 Officers Model need tightening. I have also used it on a Norinco frame without problems.
