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1911 Auto Oversized Stock Bushings & Tap - 1911 45 Caliber Oversized Stock Bushings 4 Pack
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SKU: 080572012
Overview
This kit is intended for restoring stripped stock bushing holes on 1911 .45 pistols without requiring welding or drilling. It includes a special tap to clean out damaged frame threads and cut new ones, along with matching bushings that accept the original grip screw. The setup is aimed at gunsmithing work such as polishing, bluing, or accurizing, where a clean thread repair is needed before reassembly. It is a practical repair solution for owners and smiths who need to correct damaged grip screw bushings and return the pistol to serviceable condition.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Solves Stripped
Stock bushing holes without welding
Includes Special
Tap that cleans and cuts
Matching Bushing
Uses the original grip screw
Professional Repair
Fitting work on 1911 .45
Includes Four
Oversized .255-60 blued steel bushings
Key Features
- Designed to repair stripped-out stock bushing holes
- Includes a special tap that cleans and cuts new frame threads
- Matching bushing screws in without pre-drilling
- Uses the original grip screw
- Bushings are .255-60 blued steel
- Tap is high speed
Best Used For
- 1911 .45 owners repairing stripped stock bushing holes without welding or drilling
- Gunsmiths restoring frames during polishing, bluing, or accurizing work
- Shooters needing a straightforward thread-repair solution for original grip screw use
- Shop users wanting a tap-and-bushing set for professional frame thread cleanup
Specifications
| Bushings | 4 pack |
|---|---|
| Bushings Material | blued steel |
| Bushings Thread Size | .255-60 |
| Caliber | 1911 45 Caliber |
| Original Grip Screw | uses original grip screw |
| Pre Drilling Required | No |
| Tap Material | high speed |
Pros
- Solves stripped stock bushing holes without welding or drilling
- Includes a special tap that cleans and cuts new frame threads
- Matching bushing uses the original grip screw
- Designed for professional repair and fitting work on 1911 .45 pistols
- Includes four oversized .255-60 blued steel bushings
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for repairing stripped stock bushing holes, so it is a specialized fix rather than a general-purpose 1911 accessory.
- The tap is intended to cut new threads in damaged frame holes, which means the process is corrective and requires care during use.
- The set is specified for .45 caliber 1911 applications, so it is not a universal solution across all handgun platforms.
- The bushings are blued steel, which may matter if you are trying to match an existing finish exactly.
Suggested Comparisons
- 1911 pistol grip bushing repair kits
- 1911 pistol grip screw bushings
- gunsmithing taps and thread repair tools
- 1911 maintenance and repair parts
Suggested Accessories
- 1911 grip screws
- Gunsmithing tap handle
- Thread cutting oil
- Cleaning patches
Frequently Asked Questions
What problem is this kit designed to solve on a 1911 .45 frame?
It is designed to repair stripped-out stock bushing holes. The included tap cleans out the damaged frame threads and cuts new ones without pre-drilling, and the matching bushing screws in using the original grip screw.
Does this kit require welding or drilling to install?
No. The short description states it replaces stripped-out bushing holes without welding or drilling, and the long description says the tap cuts new threads without pre-drilling.
What is included in the package?
The product title identifies it as a 4-pack of oversized stock bushings, and the long description also mentions a tap. Beyond that, no additional contents are specified in the provided data.
What material and thread information is provided for the bushings and tap?
The specifications list the bushings as .255"-60 blued steel. The tap is listed as high speed.
Is this intended for all 1911 pistols or specifically .45 caliber models?
The product title identifies it as "1911 45 Caliber Oversized Stock Bushings," and the long description refers to .45s. No broader compatibility details are provided in the source data.