Heat quickly loosened the Loctite, but since the bushing was.

Aug 06, Two things. 1. Get the proper bit from Brownells.

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2. HEAT the bushing first. Use a soldering iron or a propane torch (just a little flame, not soldering hot). If you have already mangled the bushing, most people recommend a pair of vice-grips after you've applied stumpcut.barted Reading Time: 7 mins.

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The Challis Grips Extra. 5 rowsFinally there is a brilliantly simple solution. The Challis Bushing Extractor easily removes /5. Jan 08, Do not remove the bushing. Remove the screw from the bushing as already mentioned. You can use small tools to cut a slot in the screw in line with the slots in the bushing, then use a small screwdriver to turn it through the bushing. Then all you have to do is install the new grips and stumpcut.barted Reading Time: 8 mins.

Jun 27, 5, Posts. #2 Jun 27, Colorado Sonny said: I am getting ready to put on two new pairs of gorgeous checkered ironwood grips bowie tree removal High Figure Grips. These grips are going on a pair of Colt Gold Cup National Match pistols, 9mm and 45 ACP. I think I have discovered what is meant by"staked" bushings!Estimated Reading Time: 7 mins.

May 23, Removed bushings, screw and grips as 1 unit. Cleaned the frame where the bushings go with acetone. Blue loctite on the threads in the frame and reset everything. Also put a tiny drop of oil on the backside of the screw bushing before resetting. 2 Days later unscrewed the screws with a quick"snap" and the screws came out and the bushings didn't! I picked up a Springfield Loaded that I wanted to switch over to slim grips.

The stock bushings were damn near WELDED in place with a gallon of loctite. Lots of heat, patience, and this full size bushing extractor saved the day. I’d recommend this for anyone who likes to work on s, even if your bushings aren’t stubborn. A+5/5.