Collet Bushing Replacement - The Firearms Forum

CC45 · 08-25-2012, 10:38 PM

Hello

I have Colt 1911 Series 70 with a Collet Barrel Bushing that I want to replace. I took the pistol apart today for the first time to clean & can't get the Collet bushing back in for some reason. It was very difficult to turn & remove it also. What brand is a drop in, Blue finish. Thanks

JLA · 08-25-2012, 10:56 PM

Look closely at the fingers of the collet. They may be cracked. It is common.

Dont waste your time with a drop in bushing. Order an oversized Briley Spherical with the spherical ring .001" over muzzle diameter and have a local smith turn the bushing 'skirt' to fit your slide.

08-25-2012, 10:38 PM	#1
CC45 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 53	Collet Bushing Replacement Hello I have Colt 1911 Series 70 with a Collet Barrel Bushing that I want to replace. I took the pistol apart today for the first time to clean & can't get the Collet bushing back in for some reason. It was very difficult to turn & remove it also. What brand is a drop in, Blue finish. Thanks -->

08-25-2012, 10:56 PM	#2
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,305	Re: Collet Bushing Replacement Look closely at the fingers of the collet. They may be cracked. It is common. Dont waste your time with a drop in bushing. Order an oversized Briley Spherical with the spherical ring .001" over muzzle diameter and have a local smith turn the bushing 'skirt' to fit your slide. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!