Reverendpdp Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 When I removed my bushing (for a completely unrelated project to this post), I used a hex bolt socket that was large enough to not go through the bushing, but large enough to fit down the slide, a punch down the middle of the socket, and hammered it out. Took a bit of hammering, but it came out just fine. Bushing Removal: Ok I think I get the above idea; insert a socket that will grab a bit of the edges of the OEM bushing and hammer it out. Problem is that bushing is almost flush with the slide. I cannot get anything that will fit without slipping. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sray53txtn Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I used a wrap of electrical tape on my 10mm 1/4 socket as my cushion and it drove right out once I had it sized correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDescribe Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I have one and haven't installed it yet. I was planning on removing the front sight pin, then using a tapered wooden dowel from the inside, push through toward the muzzle until it made contact, then tapping it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDescribe Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 And as stated previously, it doesn't matter how much, to what degree it is different from the stock bushing. It is an externally visible aftermarket part. And as such, if it is not specifically authorized, it's illegal for production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind bat Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 When I removed my bushing (for a completely unrelated project to this post), I used a hex bolt socket that was large enough to not go through the bushing, but large enough to fit down the slide, a punch down the middle of the socket, and hammered it out. Took a bit of hammering, but it came out just fine. Bushing Removal: Ok I think I get the above idea; insert a socket that will grab a bit of the edges of the OEM bushing and hammer it out. Problem is that bushing is almost flush with the slide. I cannot get anything that will fit without slipping. Any suggestions? I did something like what is shown in this post: http://www.carolinashootersclub.com/threads/cgw-10x-bushing-for-sp-01.213174/#post-1958015 I used a heavy, 36mm socket instead of the stack of washers but I couldn't get the slide hammer to work. I tried heating the slide a number of times with a heat gun to break any corrosion and locktite. However, I ended up putting the rod in a vice perpendicular to the jaws with the socket above the jaws and the slide below. Then I hit the dust cover with a rubber mallet to get the old bushing moving. Crude but it worked and nothing got marred up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilly636 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I did what he said ^ haha because that was me! My factory bushing came out with now problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selecw Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 My TS .40 bushing is not cooperating. I've tried freezing the slide. I've tried the socket technique. It is not budging. How hard did you have top hammer the socket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sray53txtn Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) After the front sight pin was removed on my TS40 slide, just secured the slide a padded vise, used my tape wrapped socket with small extension and large brass drift with 1lb hammer and when all lined up behind the bushing, struck it three times and it was out. I had my slide with bushing facing down toward carpet so when it came out it landed on the carpet directly below. I can shoot you a pic of my removed factory bushing if it would assist you. Edited March 22, 2016 by Rinoray53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selecw Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 After the front sight pin was removed on my TS40 slide, just secured the slide a padded vise, used my tape wrapped socket with small extension and large brass drift with 1lb hammer and when all lined up behind the bushing, struck it three times and it was out. I had my slide with bushing facing down toward carpet so when it came out it landed on the carpet directly below. I can shoot you a pic of my removed factory bushing if it would assist you. Yes, that would be helpful. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sray53txtn Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Not sure exactly what your looking for, however, here's 4 different shots of my Factory TS 40 slide bushing. There was not much a lip to drive against and why I had to add electricians tape to my socket so it would contact the inside diameter of the bushing, Edited March 22, 2016 by Rinoray53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmelton Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Anyone seen a before and after target with this bushing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Plenty of them here; http://www.czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=75186.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tok36 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Anyone seen a before and after target with this bushing? There are a few target comparisons in this thread starting on page #12. http://www.czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=75186.165 Edit: looks like bowenbuilt beat me to it. Edited March 22, 2016 by Tok36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencerattix Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I'm very interested in the answer from DNROI. I'm waiting on my build from CGW and if this bushing is good to go with the rules I'm calling them and adding it to the build sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpa5oh Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) Earlier I posted the exact question I asked of DNROI (as to the legality of the barrel bushing). Here's the response I got from Troy just a few minutes ago: Troy McManus <xxxxxxxxx> 4:00 PM (1 minute ago) to me I took a look at it on the web page. I don't see this as an external modification, and it would be legal if it simply replaces the OFM part, and the gun had a bushing to begin with. Troy Edited March 28, 2016 by cpa5oh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Well there you go. Bushings for everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixsomd Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 The order rush begins... Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Glad I ordered mine a while ago, now I can install them!! Yeah baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Bam Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Just order two ;-) bgc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDescribe Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I sincerely hope this stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_striker Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I sincerely hope this stands. Me too since I just ordered two of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpredictable Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Ordered. Looks like the start of something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipu12 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 is the install a easy diy job? special tools or procedure involved? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Look at page 8 for installation instructions. http://www.czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=75186.105 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bafsu92 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Out of stock already, wonder how long until they get more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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