Weever82 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 (edited) Setting up my new Range Officer for single stack and was curious if replacing the barrel bushing actually helped with accuracy and "sloppiness" She shoots true but I will step up my game for the $20 if it's worth it. haha. Just hoping to feel some opinions on it. If so, what brands do you recommend, still a 1911 newb. Thanks! Edited April 23, 2019 by Weever82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Setting up my new Range Officer for single stack and was curious if replacing the barrel bushing actually helped with accuracy and "sloppiness" She shoots true but I will step up my game for the $20 if it's worth it. haha. Just hoping to feel some opinions on it. Thanks! I have one in 45 and it's really accurate. See what kinda group you get at 25 yards. The barrel lockup on mine has no play. Coming up with a good bullet and powder selection/charge weight would be the next step. good luck!Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weever82 Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, Rnlinebacker said: I have one in 45 and it's really accurate. See what kinda group you get at 25 yards. The barrel lockup on mine has no play. Coming up with a good bullet and powder selection/charge weight would be the next step. good luck! Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Thanks for the reply. What brand did you use? There is diff some play in the lockup. Will check it at 25yds. Yeah it took me a good month of coming up with my pet load for my production gun. Heres to hoping my 1911 likes it at 25yds. haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsa Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 http://www.egwguns.com/bushings/ I would find a good "smith in the area and have it inspected. According to your avatar you are in AZ, you shouldn't have any trouble locating someone who could handle that. Stop by a range and ask around; below are a couple: http://www.glenncustom.com http://www.thegunsmith.com/price_list.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 The barrel bushing is just one component of many that can affect accuracy. They are also not "Drop In" if you want it fit properly. If there is slop in the barrel lockup at the chamber side, tightening up the bushing will likely not make much of any difference in accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunBugBit Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 (edited) It's your call of course but I think for a 1911 newb, time and energy invested in shooting technique is more helpful than a new barrel bushing, for the sake of accuracy and everything else. When you can consistently draw and put two in the A zone at 25 yards in around 2.0 seconds (your RO is up to the task, but are you?), maybe you'll want to start thinking about things like a new barrel bushing. Edited May 29, 2019 by GunBugBit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickT Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 A few years ago I spoke with EGW about which of their bushings I should buy for my SA 9mm 1911. They indicated that generally the Springfield barrel-to-bushing fit was pretty good unlike some other brands. I did buy a bushing but never installed it. Now that same gun has seen 75K+ rounds and while still very reliable has probably gotten a bit loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboy69 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 EGW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 On 4/23/2019 at 6:44 AM, Weever82 said: curious if replacing the barrel bushing actually helped with accuracy and "sloppiness" Yes, the barrel bushing absolutely affects accuracy. I agree with bigboy69 and use EGW bushings on my builds. Fitting it properly is an entirely new topic. The inside diameter, outside diameter and amount of barrel contact are all factors I address when building a pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschweg Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Even the budget 1911s will shoot better than you will for the accuracy needed for action shooting. The RO is a great gun and I would personally spend the money on some other things that would benefit you a lot more.MagwellOversized mag buttonGood magazinesTrigger jobSent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 1911's arnt modular, very seldom will parts just drop in. Your new bushing will need to be like most 1911 parts. Oversized then fit. May be a $20 part, but unless you have the ability to fit it, will be more than a $20 job. Your improvement will depend on if the current one is really the problem. Had a Para 1640 that shot way left and large groups. Bushing was noticeably cut off center. New wilson combat bushing did wonders for it for many years till barrel basically shot out, at that point I put in a Barsto matched barrel bushing prefit set,,, well the bushing was fit, barrel hood had to be fit. Sandbag and group your gun now as is. If you are originlal owner and it isnt that old and it is actually shooting bad, contact STI might be the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueTactical Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Grab a custom made EGW angle bore bushing. Measure your slide and barrel, they will make one for you with enough clearance to run well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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