So... I guess I done messed things up pretty good...

 

Here is what has happened with my 1911. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

I purchased a Wilson Combat "slip on" magwell for my Kimber TLE custom II. The following occured while I was re-installing the grips.

• It looks as though one of the bushings cross-threaded and would no longer accept the screw properly
• When i tried to remove the screw, the bushing came out with it
• While attempting to remove the bushing from the screw with needle nose pliers, I royally messed up the bushing

So now I have no bushing in the top right side of my gun, and thus no screw.

 

What do I do? Does a gun-smith need to install a new bushing?

 

Does anyone have a recommended gunsmith in the central NJ area I can bring this to?

 

Thanks.

Buy a new bushing..Not sure if it is a press fit or screw in... midway and brownells sells bushings for 1911.

 

http://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=1911+grip+bushing&ksubmit=y

 

http://www.midwayusa.com/find?userSearchQuery=1911+grip+bushing

Bushings are not press fit.  They thread in.  Give me a call on Monday.  I may be able to help.  I'm in Bayonne.  551-221-2276

 

Rick.

just checked my kimber team 2  Bushings are screwed into the frame..

 

two of my 1911's are staked.

 

Kimber set..http://store.kimberamerica.com/Products/tabid/67/CategoryID/3/ProductID/1680/PageIndex/4/Default.aspx

Had to go look one has them staked the other has them welded two weld spots on each side but these bushings have a screwdriver slot so they may still be threaded in and welded..

 

Mach16 --  You trying to shoot tomorrow?  OBRPC steel?  I'll bring a grip screw bushing if your in need -- 

 

As for fixing your gun --  I'm in Middlesex, go to Dunellen everyday -- I'm pretty sure I've got a few grip screw bushings to get you by till you can order replacements.

 

Let me know,  we can meet at my shop in Dunellen and get it fixed up --  Worst case is you need to order bushings and screws. 

 

I've never seen a press on bushing, but that doesn't mean they don't exists -- I'd have to take Tony's word for it and I believe he knows what he's looking at

 

Send me a PM with a phone # if you need help,  Jer

 

 

Tony posted a pic as I was typing...  looks like a threaded bushing that's been tacked

I have some extra grip bushings from my Colt as well.  I stripped up one and bought a 4 pack.  

Threading it in was fairly easy. Threw some loctite on it and took it slow.  I'll be off Monday and Tuesday, let me know if you need one. 

First off... wow... Thanks everyone for the help! I'm so glad I found NJGF last year, you guys all rock.

 

As for answering some questions...

 

I looked at the other bushings... I really cant tell if they're staked, but the empty hole and bushing I messed up are threaded. And I'm definitely sure that they're not welded.

 

Mach16 --  You trying to shoot tomorrow?  OBRPC steel?  I'll bring a grip screw bushing if your in need -- 

 

As for fixing your gun --  I'm in Middlesex, go to Dunellen everyday -- I'm pretty sure I've got a few grip screw bushings to get you by till you can order replacements.

 

Let me know,  we can meet at my shop in Dunellen and get it fixed up --  Worst case is you need to order bushings and screws. 

 

I've never seen a press on bushing, but that doesn't mean they don't exists -- I'd have to take Tony's word for it and I believe he knows what he's looking at

 

Send me a PM with a phone # if you need help,  Jer

 

 

Tony posted a pic as I was typing...  looks like a threaded bushing that's been tacked

 

I'm getting ready to head down to OBRPC now. I'll shoot you my contact info.

Update: Good as new, thanks to Heavyopp!

 

Thanks for the bushing Jer! Worked like a charm. Put a little blue locktite on there... I don't foresee it giving any troubles in the future.