Some 1911 s are easy to take apart, but some of them, especially new colts, can be harder, as the recoil spring is very strong and the plug needs a firm push to enable the bushing to be rotated. They all work with varying degrees of success, depending on how stinking tight the bushings were stuck in the frame. Apr 08, 2015 the 1911 smart wrench has brought a brand new experience to the time tested 1911 platform. Keep your government, commander, and officerstyle 1911 pistols in great working shape with the wilson barrel bushing wrench, which helps you disassemble guns with tightfitting bushings. Reverse the procedure to put the plug, barrel, and bushing back together in the slide.
Perfect for disassembling guns with a tight bushing, giving you the extra leverage needed. A unique tool for disassembling of a 1911 pistol which controls the bushing and retains the spring and plunger. The unique shueyjohns 1911 bushing tool was introduced at the 2007 shot shot in orlando, fl. Our tools are constructed from the finest materials available and proudly made in the u. If they were mechanically staked, like colt does, you have a potential problem on your hands.
Series 70 colt collet barrel bushing reliability the. Every 1911 owner and gun shop needs a wrench to remove the barrel bushing from the 1911 autos. Simply push and turn to release the recoil spring while the innovative design catches and holds the spring plug. Forget the frustration that usually comes with taking down a 1911, and instead invest in the timesaving real avid 1911 smart wrench. This is a video using a barrel bushing tool to break down a 1911. Brownells cant mar 1911 auto bushing wrench brownells. Krueger demonstrates how he uses his home made barrel bushing wrench he made out of brass to use with his colt. Barrel bushing wrench brass 1911 45 auto tool john.
Real avid 1911 smart wrench bushing wrench with spring catcher. This is a quick overview of the lynx 1911 bushing wrench. Nov 29, 20 1911 barrel bushing tool, plug capture tool. Reviews 0 take apart your 1911 without taking a spring to your face. Out of frustration, i built the bushing wrench injection mold. This 1911 barrel bushing wrench fits the 1911 45 auto style. In all, the pistol tool boasts 18 individual tools, including a set of four highstrength allen keys and driver bits. To purchase go to e bay and type in 1911 bushing wrench fix. It is a fast and positive method to remove the tightest barrel bushing while capturing the recoil spring and plug.
Squirrel daddys 1911 barrel bushing wrench is made from aluminum and anodized for years of good looks and durability. Coltmade including factory officers acp, plus copies. Plus i only saw one other and thought there was some room for improvement. Wilson combat bushing wrench 1911, reloading tool and gauge, blue polymer, mpn. One side fits government bushings, the other officers. A nylon bushing wrench that facilitates removal of the barrel bushing of the 1911 pistol. Colt 1911 1911a1 plastic barrel bushing wrench ebay.
Disassembly of 1911 with extended guide rod bullseye forum. The wrench is hard to get a grip on and when the barrel bushing finally comes off, the spring and plug go flying. Series 70 colt collet barrel bushing reliability the high road. With a heavyduty polymer barrel bushing wrench, wont mar your fine gun. Taking down the 1911 with the cheapo plastic numbers that come with your 1911 is straight up frustrating. Our 1911 barrel bushing wrench is machined from aluminum barstock so it will be long lasting and reliable tool for daily gun maintenance. We do try to offer similar items when an item is discontinued by the manaufacturer. Is the procedure to first use an allen wrench to remove the guide rod extension, and then take the gun apart as with any normal 1911. Colt gold cup national match mid range, gold cup national match series 70, gold cup national match series 80. Over the years, i have used every tool made for removing 1911 grip screw bushings. Your search for 1911 bushing wrench 2,361 printable 3d models. Squirrel daddys barrel bushing wrench is stylish, durable and fits your hand comfortably. Anything else special i should know about ahead of time.
Made from tough polymer material which wont mar the finish on your gun. The wilson combat 1911 bushing wrench is a low cost tool, so keep a. The unique johns 1911 bushing tool was introduced at the 2007 shot show in orlando, fl. Fast, safe and fool proof designed for a lifetime of hard trouble free service. Make breaking down your 1911 faster and easier with the real avid 1911 smart wrench. Ultimate 1911 bushing tool wrench easily remove and. Real avid 1911 smart wrench 5 star rating free shipping. Just click on the icons, download the files and print them on your 3d printer. When a 1911s barrel bushing is properly fitted, it will be tight to remove. Made from super tough abs t grade polymers, brownells cant mar wrench has more thickness and heft than other synthetic wrenches.
Can anyone provide insight as to whether i should leave the lugslide lock up tight enought to require a bushing wrench or file some more off so i can just use my fingers to turn the bushing. Heres the oem style 1911 barrel bushing wrench these work great but you have to be careful when turning the wrench and releasing the recoil spring and retainer. This recoil buffer is designed to prevent the slide from battering the frame because of metal on metal contact. The barrel bushing was already prefit snugly to the barrel so all i had to do was see if the bushing fit into the slide. Now you can remove your 1911 barrel bushing with stealth and ease. This heavy duty resin bushing wrench prevents the inadvertent launching of the plunger and spring when disassembling a 1911 pistol. Combination tool for either your 1911 or your ar15 m4 carbine. Glad i built the mold as i have had the cap and spring hit the ceiling a few times. The barrel bushing wrench aids in the disassembly of your 1911 type pistol for cleaning and maintenance without marking or scratching the finish of your pistol. Specially designed for pulling tight bushings, the gripwrench lets you twist the bushing to its removal slot, then, by flipping the wrench around, you can slide a gripping arm over the back of the bushing, pulling it out without using the gun itself as a slide hammer. Real avid 1911 bushing smart wrench gun cleaning tips. I need a bushing wrench to remove the bushing unless i file a little more. Granted, i wasnt wearing safety glasses, and, granted, i was working behind the wheel of my vehicle, instead of in a better place, but when i tried to use my brownells plastic bushing wrench the first time, i couldnt feel the wrench engage the bushing, as with a steel wrench. The 1911 smart wrench has brought a brand new experience to the time tested 1911 platform.
New reproduction colt 1911 and 1911a1 plastic barrel bushing wrench. The wilson combat 1911 bushing wrench is a low cost tool, so keep a few around your work bench and in your range bag. In fact, the first tool that popped out at me was the 1911 barrel bushing wrench, which is actually two different wrenches. Oct 24, 2016 heres the oem style 1911 barrel bushing wrench these work great but you have to be careful when turning the wrench and releasing the recoil spring and retainer. Engage the barrel bushing at the 3 oclock position, rotated clockwise to 6 oclock to unlock the barrel bushing while maintaining full coverage of the recoil plug. Our new 1911 auto tool is easy to use and traps the recoil spring and plug for safe disassembly and reassembly. Buy colt 1911 barrel bushing wrench factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. Welcome to the official rjk ventures llc youtube channel for our patent pending magcoupler magazine coupler and armory tool.
By aligning the bushing wrench in a 3 oclock position the bushing wrench actually captures the plunger and spring when turning the bushing for disassembly. This item ultimate 1911 bushing tool wrench easily remove and install the 1911 barrel bushing real avid 1911 smart wrench 1911 barrel bushing wrench. Home ed brown apparel gear ed brown 1911 bushing wrench. The plug capture tool is ergonomically designed to provide full coverage of the recoil plug while unlocking the 1911 barrel bushing. Ergonomically designed to comfortably fit in the palm of your hand, the 1911 smart wrench is able to get a solid grip on the barrel bushing while removing, while the strategically placed cavity catches the spring once the barrel bushing comes off. Ed brown 1911 bushing wrench, black perfect for disassembling guns with a tight bushing, giving you the extra leverage needed. Colt 1911 factory bushing wrench for sale gunsamerica. Additionally it reduces the recoil by absorbing some of the shock. The m4 carbine stock wrench will allow you to remove or install your ars collapsible stock. This is so much easier to use than the normal 1911 bushing wrench. Ed brown 1911 bushing wrench ed brown products, inc.
You can find these guys through online stores, just. Makes the entire process of field stripping your pistol faster and safer. Precision machined and anodized blue aluminum barrel bushing wrench fits the 1911 45 auto style. Bump it out of the slide using the loose barrel as a slidehammer. The 90 degree offset is a little more ergonomic than the aligned design that is the most common. R clear polymer 1911 bushing wrench made in the usa cnc machined shatterproof high impact polymer. Strong yet gentle polymer will not leave a scratch.
Buy 1911 barrel bushing factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. Real avid 1911 smart wrench verified purchase the 1911 uses a barrel bushing to keep the barrel in place, the tighter the fit the better your gun performs, hardest part about carrying a 1911 is the feild stripping of an extremely tight barrel bushing, ive used gun grease and every oil i could find to make it easier and all it left me. This wrench is made of tough break and stretchresistant polymer that wont scratch your gun. The barrel to bushing fit is very snug as is the bushing to slide fit. This tool easily pushes the plug in and then rotates the bushing at the same time. Simple, practical wrench includes an integral shield that blocks the recoil plug from going airborne during bushing removal on government models and clones. Real avid 1911 smart wrench 1911 barrel bushing wrench. Some 1911s are easy to take apart, but some of them, especially new colts, can be harder, as the recoil spring is very strong and the plug needs a firm push to enable the bushing to be rotated. If youve got tightly fitted 1911s, this thing is pure genius. Barrel bushing wrench brass 1911 45 auto tool john masen unfortunately, this item has been discontinued by john masen.
The ribs on the bottom of the wrench help reduce the amount of plastic necessary to make the wrench while adding rigidity. Bushing wrench kit wrench is made out of glass filled polymer material. It wasnt going in easily so i just kept at it for 510 minutes until the entire bushing could go down. Colt delta elite series 80, delta gold cup series 80. Finally, a solution to the problem youve been dealing with for years. Wilson combat bushing wrench 33% off 5 star rating free. The hollow cavity in the lynx traps the recoil spring plug and prevents inadvertent of the plug while disassembling the pistol. Colt 1911 factory bushing wrench for sale by classic colt firearms on gunsamerica 990291934. A wilson combat bushing wrench takes away the difficulty of removal and installation. This is a replacement 1911 busing wrench i made for a friend at work. Manufactured from a nonmarring polymer, these tools will not scratch your expensive firearm. The johns 1911 bushing tool is designed for the professional gunsmith but is a great addition to the 1911 owner. For assistance, call natchez shooters supplies toll free. Squirrel daddys 1911 bushing wrench stylish its durable and fits your hand.
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