Stripped grip bushings..
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Stripped grip bushings..
Has anyone had this issue? I finally gave up and bought the oversided bushing and tap kit.. Shouldnt some blue threadlock fix this with the new bushings?
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Re: Stripped grip bushings..
Update.. Ordered the tap n oversize bushings i will update after its repaired. Think blue loctite should suffice for a long term fix..
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Re: Stripped grip bushings..
Still not good.. Oversize bushings were no long enough to start a thread in the new threads.. Grrrrr.. Just saying anyone who tinkers with 1911 grips be mindful of those bushings.. LESSON LEARNED HERE..may be 1911 frame shopping soon...
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Re: Stripped grip bushings..
Just weld, drill, and tap. Easy Peasy.
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Re: Stripped grip bushings..
feilerma wrote:Just weld, drill, and tap. Easy Peasy.
No need to buy a new frame. Go see Rick and Scott at Firearms Finishing, They will do it right and get the holes in the right place and if there's welding to be done, they'll use the right rod and not mess up the heat treatment or cause voids or any other problems. I know we all like to be self-reliant, but guys who do this kind of stuff 24-7-365 are way better at it than someone who only does this kind of work once and a while.
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