I got a new SR1911 CMD yesterday and went to the range today to break it in with 250 rounds. When I was done, I noticed the wood grips were a little loose. Is there a simple fix or is this a common issue with 1911? This is my first 1911 and I hope I don't have to tighten the screw after each range visit.
SR1911 CMD Loose Grips
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The same thing happened with my CMD. I cleaned it, put the grips back on, and took it out to break it in with about 150 rounds. The grip screws had come loose as well as 2 of the frame studs. I took a grip screw to Ace Hardware and got some tiny O rings. I removed the 4 studs, cleaned the holes, and put some blue threadlocker on them and tightened them down good. O rings went on the screws and I havn't had a problem since.
Brian48
Bearcat
Same issue with my grips. This happens sometimes when the wood around the screw hole has been compressed too much. I do not recommend using loctite only because you don't know how well the the grip screw bushings are staked on. Best solution is to just go the O ring route. If you happen to have any aquarium tubing laying around, you can simply slice a few rings from it. These should work great.
JET AV8R
Bearcat
The O-Rings are the way to go. I place #60 O-Rings on my SR-1911 over a year ago and have not had an issue since.
Nearly every 1911 I have had had loose bushings/screws when new (Colt and Ruger). Loctite (not the permanent type) on the bushings and just firmly tightening the screws has always worked for me.
I don't think the Colt or Ruger bushings are are staked in.
You may also want to check the rear sight screw and put a little Loctite on it. It has been loose on several.
I have just started Locktiting both when I do the first cleanup. At the same time I put in the Allen type gripscrews, so no more screwdriver slips from old shaky hands.
I don't think the Colt or Ruger bushings are are staked in.
You may also want to check the rear sight screw and put a little Loctite on it. It has been loose on several.
I have just started Locktiting both when I do the first cleanup. At the same time I put in the Allen type gripscrews, so no more screwdriver slips from old shaky hands.
w5lx
Single-Sixer
I replace the hex screws on my Rugers with slotted screws from Midway or Brownell's. It makes them a bit easier to snug down when the need arises. Over-tightening grip screws can result in pulling out the grip bushings and possibly stripping them, resulting in a trip to the gunsmith. I learned this lesson the hard way, many years ago. I have tried the O-rings on other 1911's but found the screws weren't long enough to make a secure purchase to the bushings.
