Nemo Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 This weekend it was pointed out to me at a local match that the EGW Melt Bushing may not be legal for Single Stack Division because it adds weight. What do you guys think? My take on it is that it is a bushing not a weight and it won't add any more weight than a full length guide rod vs. the GI stubby one. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 This weekend it was pointed out to me at a local match that the EGW Melt Bushing may not be legal for Single Stack Division because it adds weight. What do you guys think? My take on it is that it is a bushing not a weight and it won't add any more weight than a full length guide rod vs. the GI stubby one.Anyone? Will the gun make weight? If so, what's the problem, unless it's depleted uranium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) Good question the only mention I see is here... 22 Prohibited modifications and features •External modifications or features such as weights or devices to control or reduce recoil (such as, but not limited to, thumb rests or components which could be used as such). •Coned barrels, bull barrels, or barrels with flanges, except in 1911 compact pistols with a barrel length of 4.20 inches or less. (Note: All other barrels must have barrel bushings and conform to factory profile). •Slide lightening, cuts, ports, or any milling deemed to provide a competitive advantage. 23 Permitted features •External extractors, firing pin blocks, and other factory safe- ty features. •Slide – milling permitted only to duplicate a mass-produced factory slide available to the general public or as required to insert sights. •Factory installed light rail attachments if the dust cover is no longer than 3.25 inches measured from the rear of the slide stop pin to the front of the dust cover. From what I'm reading it looks as if you are good to go with it providing you make weight. Edited August 19, 2008 by JThompson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoMiE Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Good question the only mention I see is here...22 Prohibited modifications and features •External modifications or features such as weights or devices to control or reduce recoil (such as, but not limited to, thumb rests or components which could be used as such). •Coned barrels, bull barrels, or barrels with flanges, except in 1911 compact pistols with a barrel length of 4.20 inches or less. (Note: All other barrels must have barrel bushings and conform to factory profile). •Slide lightening, cuts, ports, or any milling deemed to provide a competitive advantage. 23 Permitted features •External extractors, firing pin blocks, and other factory safe- ty features. •Slide – milling permitted only to duplicate a mass-produced factory slide available to the general public or as required to insert sights. •Factory installed light rail attachments if the dust cover is no longer than 3.25 inches measured from the rear of the slide stop pin to the front of the dust cover. From what I'm reading it looks as if you are good to go with it providing you make weight. Having never seen a melt bushing but simply as the name implies, does it conform to factory bushing profile? (Note: All other barrels must have barrel bushings and conform to factory profile). - that seems pretty clear to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Having never seen a melt bushing but simply as the name implies, does it conform to factory bushing profile? (Note: All other barrels must have barrel bushings and conform to factory profile). - that seems pretty clear to me. It's not exactly the same profile of the factory 1911 bushing but I believe the "conformance to factory profile" talks about the barrel itself. Here's the bushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hi Nemo, Would I be correct, from looking at the picture, that EGW took the sharp edges off of the bushing and made it nice and smooth? Does it fit on an otherwise stock barrel (normal configuration barrel, not a bull or coned barrel)? Will that smooth surface cut at least a tenth off of your draw due to reduced wind resistance? If so, I want one. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory_k Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hi Nemo,Would I be correct, from looking at the picture, that EGW took the sharp edges off of the bushing and made it nice and smooth? Does it fit on an otherwise stock barrel (normal configuration barrel, not a bull or coned barrel)? Will that smooth surface cut at least a tenth off of your draw due to reduced wind resistance? If so, I want one. Gary EGW Melt bushing matches the slides profile. If the gun makes weight who cares about the bushing profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Anderson Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I would read the rule as the bbl must have a bushing, which this one does, and the bbl must conform to factory profile, which this one does. I don't read the rule as saying the bushing has to conform to factory profile (whatever that is/was) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide45 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 There is no rule against modifications to increase recoil. The slide is the last place I'd add weight if I wanted to reduce recoil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsaxdog Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 i like mine, it looks cool, fits great, and i ain't takin' it off........anybody that calls that at a match is a pooftah........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hi Nemo,Would I be correct, from looking at the picture, that EGW took the sharp edges off of the bushing and made it nice and smooth? Does it fit on an otherwise stock barrel (normal configuration barrel, not a bull or coned barrel)? Will that smooth surface cut at least a tenth off of your draw due to reduced wind resistance? If so, I want one. Gary Yes Gary. By improving the aerodynamics of the slide not only has the bushing help increase my draw speed but also I now can achieve faster transitions between targets. I also have this bridge for sale... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I would contact NROI since that is their area of responsibility, but FWIW, it looks like a barrel bushing to me. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighVelocity Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'm using one, simply because it's a great bushing (fit) and it was handy when I needed one. It niether adds nor subtracts from my guns performance. It works like any other standard bushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanCdp Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 my wifes sister uses a pushup bra to make hers melt and look more rounded and fit better...i cant see where this would be any different then rounding off a bomar sight or the safties or no different then changing grips to get a better trigger engagement...melted is good..and looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 my wifes sister uses a pushup bra to make hers melt and look more rounded and fit better... Pictures please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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