I got some slim grips for my wifes SR1911 and ordered the stainless thin bushings and grip screws from Ed Brown. When I tried to remove the stock bushings the metal seemed soft. I got them out but the slots were peeled open more. So I go to put the slim bushings in and they won't fit.
It's like they're the wrong thread size. I called Ed Brown and they said that the bushings are an industry standard. So then I go to see if they'll fit on my RIA Tactical. As soon as I put the screwdriver to the bushing slot the slot starts to peel open, so I stopped and bent it back with a pair of needlenose pliers and put my RIA back together. I then had to file smooth the Ruger bushings so I could reinstall the original Ruger grips. Does anyone know if Ruger has their own bushing thread size? Are the bushings that easily damaged? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Jim
It's like they're the wrong thread size. I called Ed Brown and they said that the bushings are an industry standard. So then I go to see if they'll fit on my RIA Tactical. As soon as I put the screwdriver to the bushing slot the slot starts to peel open, so I stopped and bent it back with a pair of needlenose pliers and put my RIA back together. I then had to file smooth the Ruger bushings so I could reinstall the original Ruger grips. Does anyone know if Ruger has their own bushing thread size? Are the bushings that easily damaged? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Jim